• 24
  Sep
  2010

• As U.S. Temperatures Drop, Illnesses and Need for Tourists Insurance Rise

  
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In the United States, the fall season is fast approaching. That brings with it lower temperatures and more airborne illnesses and viruses. The situation only worsens as the year winds down, making tourists medical insurance a must-have for anyone planning to visit the United States.

Getting the flu or catching a cold while visiting the U.S. may seem like a minor inconvenience. But from a financial perspective, it could be a very big problem if you need to visit the doctor or worse yet the hospital. The fees generated from your health care needs could prove quite pricey.

You see, even if you have a health insurance policy in your home country, the odds are that the coverage will not apply to medical problems that arise overseas. So you will need additional coverage to help absorb the costs of your doctor or hospital visit.

Tourists medical insurance offers a low-cost way for you to save big on health care while visiting the United States. Without it, your vacation could be ruined by medical bills incurred by a simple virus. With it, you can travel confidently knowing that an illness will be nothing more than a temporary inconvenience,

• 17
  Sep
  2010

• While New Travel Fee Costs Tourists Money, Tourists Insurance Saves Money

  
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It seems that every time you turn around, travelers are faced with a new fee. From charges for checking your baggage to additional taxes and charges on accommodations and event tickets, the cost of traveling internationally continues to rise. One way to help control your expenses and even save some money is by investing in tourists insurance.

For U.S. visitors, the latest new fee to endure is a travel and tourism promotion fee. Starting September 7th, an additional $14 is being charged to tourists visiting the United States. Of each $14 collected, the U.S. will use $10 to help promote the country to world citizens as a tourist destination.

While $14 will not break anyone's bank account, it is simply the latest in a long line of fees imposed upon travelers. With tourists insurance, those same travelers have the chance to save money.

This type of insurance will keep the costs of medical care affordable while you are visiting the U.S. from another country. The privatized health care system employed by the U.S. means that if you do not have insurance that is accepted in the country (which as an international resident you most likely do not have), then you will pay the full cost of healthcare expenses out of pocket. And that can add up to thousands of dollars very quickly. With a tourists policy, you can save that money without forsaking the high level of care you expect and deserve.

• 10
  Sep
  2010

• Travel Increases During Holidays Raise the Need for Tourists Insurance

  
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The U.S. holiday of Labor Day occurred earlier this week, offering Americans a three-day weekend. That means time for one last trip to the beach before summer ends, one last chance to visit the relatives who live across the country, or one last road trip before winding down the year. In short, it means more travel activity, which for international visitors means an increased need for tourists health insurance.

On Labor Day and the days leading up to it, travel increases exponentially. Significantly more people are driving and flying to destinations across the U.S. This includes both domestic and international travelers, which can make for delicate travel situations.

Simply put, more travelers = a greater chance for accidents. Any time you place larger numbers of drivers on roadways, and any time you place people on roads they do not frequently drive on, the possibility of auto accidents and resulting injuries rises. As such, it is essential to travel with tourists insurance.

As an international visitor, this type of insurance will allow you to get the medical care you need when accidents occur, and to do so at an affordable rate. Without it, emergency room visits and ambulance rides could cost you several hundred dollars. And if your injuries are severe enough to mandate longer stays in the hospital you could be faced with bills totaling thousands of dollars. Let tourists plans protect you in these scenarios.

• 03
  Sep
  2010

• Grand Canyon Accident Shows the Need for Tourists Insurance

  
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Earlier this month. you may have heard the story of an international tourist who became injured in an accident at the Grand Canyon national park in the United States. This type of incident reminds us all that even on fun-filled vacations, injuries and accidents can occur, leading to a need for tourists insurance.

In this particular incident, a teenage French tourist was attempting to a take a photograph at the Grand Canyon, and he fell down into it after stumbling. Thankfully the young man survived what could have been a tragic event. However, he did have to visit a local hospital for injuries involving his neck, wrist, and ankle.

When you think of tourists insurance, you may assume that such coverage is only needed for long vacations or trips to dangerous areas. But as you can see form this story, even a simple visit to a landmark can suddenly end with you in the hospital. And if you do not have the right type of insurance, your hospital stay could be costly to more than just your health.

With a tourists plan, you can get the high quality care you need at an affordable rate. It will offer you international protection that standard group health plans like the one offered by your employer typically does not. Keep in mind that even the simplest activity can lead to accidents and injuries, and that it is always best to be prepared.