The $25,000 Helicopter Ride (And Other Reasons to Consider Travel Insurance)

I can offer travel medical and cancellation insurance even if you’ve booked your trip elsewhere. If you travel often, an annual medical plan for 10, 18, 30, or 60 days might be worth considering—I personally keep a 30-day plan active at all times. Feel free to ask me for details!

On our New Zealand tour last year, one guest experienced a medical emergency and needed to be airlifted by helicopter from a remote area—an unexpected $25,000 cost, thankfully covered by her insurance. We also faced a weather-related road closure that forced a last-minute reroute and extra accommodation costs. And when an airline cancelled our group’s return flight, clients were left to cover extra nights and meals—something trip interruption insurance would have handled if the airline hadn’t stepped in.

Travel insurance can protect you from the unexpected—and it’s often more affordable than people think.

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