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Ebola 2026: US Entry Ban Now in Effect - What Travelers Need to Know
The DRC Ebola outbreak has surpassed 4,400 cases and 2,000 deaths. The US has imposed a full entry ban on anyone who has been in DRC within 21 days. Here is what that means for your travel plans.
Travel Insurance with Pre-Existing Conditions: What's Covered and How to Declare Correctly
Have diabetes, asthma, or heart disease? Learn what counts as pre-existing for travel insurance, how to declare correctly, and what's covered.
Hurricane Lala Hawaii: Big Island Under Hurricane Warning
Tropical Storm Lala is forecast to become a hurricane near Hawaii's Big Island. Warning in effect, airline waivers out. What travelers need to know.
Hawaii Tropical Storm 2026: What Travelers Need to Know
A tropical system is approaching Hawaii this weekend. Here is what travelers need to know about flight disruptions, airline waivers, and trip coverage.
How to File a Travel Insurance Claim Without the Stress
Learn how to file a travel insurance claim step by step, what documents you need, common mistakes to avoid, and how to get paid faster in 2026.
Embedded Travel Insurance: The Guide for Travel Partners
Learn how embedded travel insurance works and why travel agencies, airlines, and tour operators are turning it into a significant revenue stream.
Cyclospora in Mexico 2026: What Cancun Travelers Need to Know
UK and US tourists are catching cyclospora at Riviera Maya and Cancun all-inclusive resorts. Here's what to eat, avoid, and do if you get sick.
Repatriation Cover in Travel Insurance: What It Really Means
Repatriation cover can cost $200,000 without insurance. Find out what it covers, how it differs from medical evacuation, and why every traveler needs it.
Chikungunya in Costa Rica 2026: What Travelers to Guanacaste Need to Know
The CDC issued a Level 2 travel notice for Costa Rica after a chikungunya outbreak hit Guanacaste's popular beach coast. Here is what the warning means, how to protect yourself, and whether you should still go.
Cancel for Any Reason Travel Insurance: What It Really Covers
CFAR travel insurance lets you cancel for any reason, but it costs more and refunds less. Here's what it covers, what it costs, and when it's worth it.
When Should You Buy Travel Insurance? Key Timing Rules
Don't wait until the week before you leave. Here's exactly when to buy travel insurance to unlock CFAR, pre-existing waivers, and full trip protection.