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Why Senior Travelers Should Switch to Smartphones

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Most of us know how invaluable a smartphone can be when traveling, but for older individuals, a smartphone can still seem a tad overwhelming. What’s more, many older travelers have yet to adopt the many advantages a smartphone can bring when traveling abroad. If you’re still on the fence, here’s why you may want to bring along a basic smartphone on your next trip.

Navigation. Traditional paper maps are useful, but they’re becoming increasingly outdated. When you’re in a foreign city, the GPS capabilities make getting around significantly easier.

Taking pictures. You know those moments that get lost in just seconds? Even basic smartphones have decent camera quality. When it’s time to snap that perfect moment, a bulky camera might prove cumbersome when you’re trying to enjoy the moment.

Staying in touch. Whether it’s social media, texting, or one of the many smartphone apps like WhatsApp, staying in touch is significantly easier with a smartphone. Add a local SIM card to the phone if you happen to be in a foreign country, and you can keep your friends and family in touch with your whereabouts and potentially share pictures the moment you snap them.

Booking your travel. Your boarding pass, booking your flight and hotel, all of this can be done through an app or a website. Essentially, you’ll have all of your documents in one location, reducing the amount of papers you need to carry around.

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By Administrator at 8 Dec 2016

Save Money on Your Holiday Travel

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Traveling is a lot of fun, but it can also become an expensive hobby, especially for those that frequently travel internationally. Hotel rates, airfare, the cost of remaining connected, all of these things can quickly add up, especially during the holiday season. Thankfully, there are several ways to save some money here and there.

Track airfare with multiple tools. Google Flights has quickly emerged as a popular method of finding flights at a discount, but you may wish to consider using more than one tracker. Hopper is an app that can also provide alerts when prices drop, and there is really no reason why you should stick to just one app.

Purchase Wi-Fi before your flight. If you’ve been on a domestic flight, you’ve probably noticed that Wi-Fi is not cheap. In most cases, you can save a few dollars if you purchase your Wi-Fi access prior to your flight.

Save on your vehicle rental with Turo. Turo works similarly to Airbnb in that it is based around individuals versus companies. With Turo, you can rent a vehicle from an individual, know exactly what vehicle you’re going to be using, and potentially pay significantly less than you would with a rental car company.

Take a SIM card with you before you leave. If you’ve ever tried using a mobile phone abroad, you know it can become expensive, especially the exorbitant roaming rates. If you have an unlocked, GSM friendly phone and a global SIM card, you should be good to go.

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By Administrator at 2 Dec 2016

Keeping Your Wallet Safe Abroad

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Losing your wallet is one of the worst things that can happen during a vacation, potentially ruining the trip. However, there are some steps you can take to at least minimize the headaches involved should it happen to you.

Be aware of what is inside your wallet. Have you taken the time to see what the contents of your wallet reveal? Over time, you may forget about insurance cards, credit cards you don’t use, and other personal items. Keep a record of what’s in your wallet in a safe place and back it up to a secure location so you can access it online.

Carry only what you need. Many people bring along all of their credit cards or their social security card plus their license when they go on vacation. Stick only to the absolute essentials and you should be fine with just one official form of identification, your debit card, and/or a credit card.

Use the services of the U.S. Embassy. If you’re traveling abroad and lose your wallet and you don’t have any copies of your important documents, the United States Embassy can help you out. The U.S. Embassy can provide temporary identification and it may also be able to loan you money while you sort things out.

This update is provided by travel insurance provider Trawick International. Some of our travel insurance plans include international and domestic inbound and outbound travel insurance, missionary travel insurance, trip protection and cancellation, visitor insurance, and Schengen Visa plans. Call 877-233-4591 for more information.

By Administrator at 30 Nov 2016

Tips for First Time Holiday Travelers

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Tuesday marks the beginning of the holiday rush as travelers pack the airports to reach their destination in time for the holidays, and it will only get busier on Wednesday as the holiday rush shifts into top gear. Thankfully, there are no weather problems on the horizon that will make matters worse, but if you’ve never flown away for the holidays, be prepared to wait. With over 25 million passengers expected to fly the friendly skies between November 18 through the 29th, patience is key.

The key to flying at least relatively stress-free is to allow yourself more time than you think you might need and take steps to plan ahead. Terminals will be packed, and if you didn’t sign up for TSA Precheck, those security lines will take a while to get through. In fact, it may take a while just to get into the airport because of the thousands of holiday travelers.

Speaking of weather, while it’s mostly cooperating, there are possibilities of snow and icy weather in Denver, Colorado. There is also a possibility of a winter-like storm forecasted to affect the upper Midwest area. and Minneapolis may also receive ice and snow. Remember that flights can be delayed or even canceled because of poor/dangerous weather conditions. Stay positive but do be prepared for sudden changes in your travel plans.

This update is provided by travel insurance provider Trawick International. Some of our travel insurance plans include international and domestic inbound and outbound travel insurance, missionary travel insurance, trip protection and cancellation, visitor insurance, and Schengen Visa plans. Call 877-233-4591 for more information.

By Administrator at 23 Nov 2016

Ease Your Holiday Travel with These Apps

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Thanksgiving is later this week, and chances are you’re using an app to help you with your travel plans. You’re probably already familiar with services like Hotels.com or Kayak, but there are a few under the radar apps that can help you out during this busy holiday travel season.

Are you still looking for a cheap, last minute flight? Hopper is well known for its price comparison over time feature, which is great if you’re looking to save where possible. Google Flights is also a great option.

Speaking of hotels, HotelTonight is great for finding cheap rates at last minute. Unlike most hotel booking apps that allow you to book weeks in advance, HotelTonight is more suited for those seeking a room that same night.

When time is of the essence, the My TSA app can be a huge time saver. Developed by the TSA, it provides incredibly useful information such as what you can and cannot bring as part of your luggage and it will also provide estimated security checkpoint wait times.

Do you have a fairly recent iPhone? If so, you already have a simple way to keep track of all of your boarding passes. The app will store all of your mobile boarding passes in one place so you don’t need to waste time opening multiple apps or your email. Android users can use the PassWallet app.

This update is provided by travel insurance provider Trawick International. Some of our travel insurance plans include international and domestic inbound and outbound travel insurance, missionary travel insurance, trip protection and cancellation, visitor insurance, and Schengen Visa plans. Call 877-233-4591 for more information.

By Administrator at 22 Nov 2016
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