15 Top Travel Destinations
Peggy Goldman wrote this great blog article of the top 2015 travel destinations. Now 2016 is almost over, did you get a chance to visit any of these? If not, there is still time as the winter holidays approach. Enjoy reading about these great locations as Peggy first reported in her blog on the Huntington […]
Travel to Mexico and Experience the Day of the Dead Festival
As Halloween approaches, here in San Diego we are not strangers to the Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos as it’s called in Spanish. There are always many celebrations around our town and in other towns close to Mexico. But if you really want to get up close and see this festival […]
Can Mexican Hospitals Hold You Hostage for Not Paying Your Bill?
I was surfing the internet today to see if my last blog was a fluke, or if this was something that was happening all over Mexico. It turns out it’s more common than you think at Mexican hospitals. Read on about this poor couple traveling in Mexico without international health or evacuation insurance. Ask Dixie […]
Hospital Took Hostages: $30,000 Bill
Sailing down Baja California, Mexico, this wonderful trip suddenly turned disastrous. This trip almost cut their lives short when the boat they were sailing caught fire. They have an amazing tale of the lessons learned, the causes of the fire and how they both survived. On one level this is a happy tale of a […]
Health Insurance for International Students
You’re ready to embark on the chance of a lifetime to further your studies overseas. Your visa is in order, your bags are packed, you’ve got your language dictionary. Be aware that health insurance for international students is another important necessity for traveling abroad! If you are a student going to study in a foreign […]
Medical Evacuation Insurance Would Have Got Him Home
The following story was picked up by NBC. It actually happened to an acquaintance of mine right here in San Diego. If he had had an evacuation policy he would for sure be home in time to see his daughter go to prom. Medical evacuation policies are like AAA for your body—they get you from […]
Expat Health Insurance In China – They Wish They Had Bought It
Accident in Beijing – They should have had expat health insurance in China Living and working in China is an exciting adventure. Many young people and entrepreneurs are heading overseas to take advantage of economic advantages, learn a language and a culture and maybe even meet someone special while traveling. Alex. W, 24, had […]
8 Holiday Travel Tips for Surviving the Holiday Rush
Travel Tips for the Holiday Season The season is upon us and everybody is getting ready for the madness. Here are 8 holiday travel tips for helping you get through it all. 1. Try to get a direct flight If you’re flying into a city that is known for getting snow, your better off getting […]
Your Guide for Traveling During Pregnancy
Being pregnant, is an exciting point in any woman’s life in which she will experience many changes physically and mentally. However, with all these changes, many women wonder if it is ok traveling while pregnant. This guide will provide tips and advice for soon to be mothers, whether traveling by land, air or sea. Can […]
Family Medical Travel Insurance
In our modern world we owe it to our kids and to ourselves to share in the cultures of the world. There is no greater gift than the gift of travel. When going abroad the focus should be on the culture you are immersed in, the joy of new sights and smells and the excitement […]