We hear many travelers say, “It’s okay, if I get injured on my trip, ____ (fill in the destination country) has nationalized healthcare, so I don’t need travel medical insurance.” The truth is, nationalized healthcare will not pay for tourists medical care. Countries like England, Canada, and others issue travel advisories that clearly state: “YOU […]
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Chikungunya virus – What you need to know
Travel update: Chikungunya. It’s landed in America from the Caribbean. And it’s spread by local varieties of mosquito. And while it won’t kill you like the ebola virus spreading all over West Africa, the chikungunya virus can cause such extreme joint pain that you can’t even sit up for weeks. And there is no cure. […]
Ebola Travel Warning – What You Need To Know
This is a general Ebola travel warning for travelers to Africa, as well as specific instructions for air travel staff and flight crews: We have added a blog post on the current ebola crisis in West Africa at www.healthinsuranceinternational.biz as well as updates, maps, and information regarding travel and links to U.S. State Department travel […]
Ebola reappears in West Africa: UPDATED
The deadly ebola virus has reappeared in West Africa with more than 60 outbreak hotspots. And it’s getting worse: UPDATED July 1,2014. According to Doctors Without Borders and other aid workers, “The scale of the current Ebola epidemic is unprecedented in terms of geographical distribution, people infected and deaths,” MSF said in a statement. The World […]
Is travel to Thailand safe – military coup: May, 2014
Is it safe to travel to Thailand due to the military coup and protests/unrest? What if you already have travel plans? Here is what you need to know…
Are you traveling safe?
Are you traveling safe? Do you even know the TOP risks travelers face? If you don’t know the most common dangers, how can you protect yourself or those you are traveling with? Did you know that it’s not terrorists, or your plane going down over the ocean? You are more likely to get struck on […]
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