Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Make sure all their ducks are in a row when it comes to Travel Insurance

Canadian snowbirds who head south for sunnier skies during the frigid winter months aren’t doing anything new – spots like Florida, Arizona and the Caribbean have long been popular with retirees hoping to swing a golf club instead of pushing a snow shovel.  
 As Canada’s population ages and more people retire, the number of snowbirds is expected to grow. Though many retirees may already be seasoned travelers, today’s new snow “chickadees” may not be so experienced, and could consequently be unfamiliar with the benefits of travel insurance.  
 “Travel insurance is something every vacationing retiree should investigate and plan to purchase – it will protect you in a crisis, and help put you and your family’s mind at ease so you can enjoy your adventures,” says Dr. Brian Aw, MD, CCFP, CTH, and an International Travel Clinic Physician. “Along with your passport and seeking appropriate pre-travel medical advice (vaccines, medications, etc.), a travel insurance policy is the one crucial document that you need.”
 Purchased prior to the trip, travel insurance can cover medical expenses, financial expenses and other losses that may be incurred while traveling – whether domestically or internationally.  Various types of plans are available and can cover lost or stolen baggage, trip cancellations or interruptions and in the worst cases, sickness or injury.
 It is particularly important for snowbirds to purchase travel medical insurance, especially if they plan to visit more far-flung destinations.
 We all know that as we get older, our immune systems can weaken and we may become more susceptible to illness.  Traveling to exotic destinations may put us at a greater risk of encountering an illness our body does not have the antibodies to fight off.  Vaccinations are strongly recommended ahead of time, but nothing is 100% protective.  Plus, getting sick or injured in a foreign country is not an ideal way to spend your vacation – not only does it cut into time spent by the pool, but it can cost thousands of dollars for transportation, medical treatment and medication.
 Our golden years are meant for us to see the world and experience adventure, and with a little planning and foresight, we will be able to do just that.
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