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  • A Customer's Story:

    Travel Guard is an A+ company

    All homecomings are sweet, but especially when going home means traveling overseas to that special destination where you grew up. Such was the case of Isabel M. - a native of the Philippines. Isabel, currently residing in Minnesota with her husband, had traveled to her homeland to celebrate her two-year-old daughter's birthday.

    Unfortunately, the joy of their homecoming was met with uncertainty and fear when Isabel's daughter had a difficult time adapting to the hot, humid weather and local food and water. As her dehydration increased, Isabel made a phone call to her husband, John, back in Minnesota. The phone call confirmed the worst – their little girl couldn't keep anything down, would not eat or drink and her eyes were becoming glossy as she rapidly lost weight. The couple admitted her to the hospital immediately where she received the treatment she needed. Thankfully, mother and daughter had a travel insurance plan and Travel Guard's 24/7 assistance team was able to assist them with 24/7 medical assistance every step of the way. Their daughter recovered completely.

    Upon returning home, John contacted Travel Guard and said, "I felt as if I was literally talking to our neighbor next door. Travel Guard was very professional, courteous and genuinely concerned about the welfare of my daughter. My daughter's condition improved after about four days in the hospital. We submitted all hospital and doctor bills to Travel Guard and received reimbursement about three weeks later. I strongly recommend Travel Guard to anyone traveling overseas, especially with children. We're going to Canada later this month and will surely purchase a travel insurance plan from you. Travel Guard is an A+ company with outstanding customer service. Thank you very much."

  • Holiday Travel Tips

    Do thoughts of the fast-approaching holiday season bring a smile to your face? Or does the thought of holiday travel planning bring more stress than you care to think about? Here are some tips to help keep the "happy" in your holiday travel this year.


    • The Bad Date
      Many of us have been there – we show up with hope, only to be disappointed. No, we're not talking about your high school prom date. We are talking about the worst dates to travel during the holiday season, and coincidentally the worst dates are usually the weekend right before a holiday.1 The best days to travel? Try on the holiday itself, whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years Eve.2  
    • Book Early, Save Money
      Traveling over the holidays but not psyched about spending a ton of money on airfare? The old adage "early bird gets the worm" holds true for flight booking. It's wise to book at least a month or more in advance of your expected departure date if you want to get the best deals. A great way to simultaneously compare airfare for the best price is to use an airfare aggregator site.
    • Go Crazy for Carry On
      Looking for ways to make your travel experience go smoothly? Try packing a carry-on for each member of the family. You'll be able to arrive at your departing gate more quickly and can avoide the hassle of waiting for your checked luggage upon your arrival. Plus, carry-on luggage often costs nothing as compared to checked luggage which can cost over $25 per bag.
    • Shop Online & Ship
      Looking forward to airport security carefully scrutinizing and even unwrapping each gift you packed in your suitcase? We didn't think so. Eliminate the hassle of traveling with gifts by doing holiday shopping online and have each item shipped to your final destination.
    • Lots to Lose in Parking Lots
      What one word can describe airport parking ramps during the holidays? Mayhem. If possible, have a friend drop you off at the airport to avoid congestion and delays getting to your departure gate.
    • Ship Gifts Home
      Gift giving is a great holiday tradition for many. But, once the merriment has passed, how do the gifts get back home? An option for some might be to pack an extra, empty suitcase. But why lug around the extra bulk (and pay for yet another piece of checked luggage)? Ship all of your gifts home to save you time and hassle.
    • Expect Delays. Travel Assistance Helps
      Flights delays and cancellations. Lost luggage. The winter storm dubbed "Snomaggedon". For all these things and more, it pays to pack a travel insurance plan with 24/7 assistance services. Travel Guard's 'round-the-clock assistance can go to work on your behalf to re-book flights and hotels, book rental vehicles find lost luggage and more. Plus a travel insurance plan can cover you for things like travel delays due to inclement weather, trip cancellation/interruption, medical expense – all to help make your holiday travel a little easier. To find out more, simply ask your travel agent, call 800–826–1300 or visit www.travelguard.com.

     

    1 http://www.independenttraveler.com/travel-tips/none/10-tips-for-holiday-travel
    2 http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/12/02/us-travel-picks-festiveseason-idUSTRE7B11OC20111202 

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