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Why You Need Travel Insurance

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Let’s talk travel insurance… With the recent pandemic canceling trips left and right, many of us are losing out on...

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INDIA EXPERIENCE TOUR 2020

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SOUTH AFRICA EXPERIENCE TOUR 2020

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THAILAND EXPERIENCE TOUR 2020

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BARBADOS CROP OVER EXPERIENCE TOUR 2020

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Barbados, is located in the eastern Caribbean, and is an independent island nation within the British Commonwealth. Bridgetown, the...

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You have to experience a culture in order to understand it.⠀
~Danny Rivers Mitchell~⠀
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Ms.@pricelispd in Nairobi, Kenya.⠀
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Traveling with friends can be a tad bit tricking and many times when the trip ends so does the friendships.⁣⠀
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Here are a few questions to ask yourself to ensure your next trip with a friend is a success.⁣⠀
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-Do you share similar travel styles? When comparing travel styles you must determine if you'll be happy with residing in the same type of accommodations, engaging in the same activities, and even consider if you all have the same idea around vacationing together. If you are all about exploring the city and your travel partner is more on the I want to sleep and lounge around the pool, it's best for you to know before in order to make an informed decision on whether you desire to travel with that person (s) or not.⁣⠀
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Can they pull their own weight? Money is always a big deal when it comes to traveling. No one wants to be on a trip and be expected to foot the entire bill. Before vacationing with friends, qualify if all parties have an adequate amount of money that will compliment the kind of experience you all agree to have. Even go as far as considering tipping practices as well. ⁣⠀
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Who will be responsible for the booking of reservations? There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into the curation of putting a trip together, and planning a trip with friends is no different. If you lack patience, not very thorough and detailed oriented as well as, don't commit to the planning of the trip.⁣⠀
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Should everyone have a minimum amount of cash on them? The answer is always yes, as this is where things start to get murky. At no time should anyone within your party only have a debit or credit card as this form of currency isn't always accepted especially when utilizing different modes of transportation and shopping at local markets within a destination. ⁣⠀
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What are some things you consider before traveling with friends?⁣⠀
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The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.⠀
~Thedore Roosevelt~⠀
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The sweet island of Barbados is set to reopen its borders on July 12th with the resumption of commercial flights at the Grantley Adams International Airport to begin as follows:⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
July 12 - Air Canada (twice a week on Thursday & Sunday)⁣ ⁣⠀
July 18 - British Airways (once a week from Gatwick)⁣ July 25 - Jet Blue (four times per week from JFK)⁣ August 1 - Virgin Atlantic (once a week)⁣ August 5 - American Airlines (4 times per week out of Miami)⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
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Entry and Exit Requirements:⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
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Before you embark on your journey to Barbados, within 72 hours, travelers from high-risk countries, (including the U.S.), are "strongly encouraged" to take a COVID-19 test. Travelers from countries with fewer than 100 new cases in the last seven days can take their test within one week prior to departure. ⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
All travelers are required to fill out online an Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card, answering health questions in regards to COVID - 19 symptoms. Once submitted, you'll receive a confirmation of receipt via email, in which you will need to present with visible barcode, along with your certificate indicating you are COVID-19 free upon entry into Barbados.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
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Visitors who have not taken a COVID 19 test before departure will be required to take one upon arrival to Barbados and will be quarantined at their own expense until the results come through, which can approximately take up to 48 hours.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
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Barbados has one confirmed case of COVID-19, where that individual is currently residing at an isolation facility in Harrison Point, St Lucy.⁣⠀
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Barbados commitment is to ensure the country, it's people, and future visitors remain safe as possible as face mask are still necessary, mandatory social distancing has been reduced to 3 feet between people and social gathering limits has also increased from 250 to 500 people.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⠀
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For the most up to date and recent information on travel restrictions to Barbados visit https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/covid-19/⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣
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Self discovery is the best investment that you can make. ⠀
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Ms.@srvj in Agafay Desert, Morocco.⠀
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Bermuda is now welcoming visitors back safely and responsibly and we couldn't be any more excited. To protect Bermuda's community and travellers alike, the Government of Bermuda introduced a set of robust screening protocols that must be observed. Bermuda offers guests an accessible, safe destination with wide open spaces and pink sand beaches, clean ocean breezes and brilliant turquoise waters, plus meaningful cultural connections and fresh island fare. ⁣⠀
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Travel Authorization Process:⁣⠀
Within 48 hours of departure, travelers must complete the Bermuda travel authorization process online at www.gotobermuda.com, which gather information for the island's health and immigration officials, a $75 fee is required, which includes the cost of the PCR Covid-19 testing in Bermuda.⁣ ⠀
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Required Arrival Protocols:⁣⠀
Ideally within 72 hours, but no more than 5 days visitors must take a PCR COVID-19 test and obtain a negative result. This applies to adults and children aged 10 and up. Children who are 9-years-old and younger are exempt and are subject to their adult travel companion's quarantine. Test results must be entered as part of the online travel authorization process and be presented upon arrival in Bermuda.⁣⠀
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Hotel Accommodations:⁣⠀
Bermuda boasts a variety of pristine, spacious resorts and clean, comfortable cottages that will be open to host guests beginning in July. Beautiful views, plenty of room, safe and healthy service await.⁣⠀
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Group Gatherings in Bermuda:⁣⠀
Bermuda boasts a variety of pristine, spacious resorts and clean, comfortable cottages that will be open to host guests beginning in July. Beautiful views, plenty of room, safe and healthy service await.⁣⠀
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Courtesy of Bermuda Tourism.⁣⠀
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What are your thoughts on traveling to Bermuda?

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Six reasons you should never stay in a hostel.⁣⁣⁣
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They're too affordable: One of the most obvious problems with hostels is that they are extremely inexpensive. Like who would dare on average pay as little as $25 to $50 dollars per night versus paying $169 at a traditional hotel. Additionally, they have the nerve to even offer free unlimited wifi, free activities, and breakfast for free or at little cost.⁣⁣
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You will make new friends: If meeting new people isn't your jam, then you will most definitely not like staying at a hostel. In many hostels, you are for sure to connect with travelers from all around the globe. You may even create lifelong friendships.⁣⁣⁣
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Security on lock: Feeling too safe has never been a thing until you've stayed in a hostel. Safety in a hostel means you are constantly surrounded by staff members, tourists, security, and surveillance cameras. Not to mention, at hostels such as @wombatshostels, a room key card is needed in order to enter every door throughout the hostel. With the exception of other guest rooms.⁣⁣⁣
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You just might be inspired to cook your own food: Who wants to prepare their own meals while on vacation? Well, every hostel has an open kitchen that allows their guests to prepare their own meals amongst each other. Breaking bread in a kitchen full of like minded individuals from all over the world is a perfect way to create an unexpected potluck. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣
Free walking tours - Why would you want anything that is free when traveling? After all, nothing in life is truly free right?!? Well, unless it's a free walking tour. Oftentimes hostels provide complimentary walking tours that are led by knowledgeable local guides. These on foot tours vary between historical and cultural sites.⁣⁣⁣
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You may not want to leave: Here's the thing. If you have a hard time letting go, the hostel life will never be a thing for you. You will meet tons of people who will quickly become family on day one. You will share a room with them, eat breakfast with them, explore the city and pub crawl with them. Hostels provide a community feel where you will dread the idea of departing.⁣⁣⁣
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Have you ever stayed in a hostel?

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A good story is always told by the journey of one's own hands. ⁣
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Ms.@brittsense captured the hands of a grandmother in South Philly - Broad Street. ⁣
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Failing to notify your bank before traveling is a common error that even frequent travelers make. Informing your bank about when and where you're traveling can help them monitor your accounts for unusual activity. At many banks, you can create a travel plan online or by calling the number on the back of your credit or debit card. ⁣⠀
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A travel plan will minimize the chance of your card being blocked when you make purchases. If you're traveling internationally, be sure to notate the international phone numbers for your bank and credit card providers.⁣⠀
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Do you make it a point to schedule a travel plan prior to your travels?⁣⠀
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Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful.⠀⁣
~Hazrat Inayat Khan~⠀⁣
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Ms.@nancyisimeofficial sitting pretty in Maldives, Indian Ocean.⠀⁣
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Ever wonder how some travelers are able to capture those dope travel pics?⁣⠀
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Welp, it's a combination of things. But let's start with the main ingredient first. ⁣⠀
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Camera - You must have a great camera or at least a phone that produce high-quality photos. ⁣⠀
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Don't be fooled into thinking you have to spend thousands of dollars on a camera and or phone in order to achieve social media-worthy pictures. You can start off with a decent camera, such as the EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera. As far as a phone, the iPhone 11 Pro Max (512 GB) or the Samsung Galaxy S20.⠀
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Research Your Destination - Finding the right location is an essential part of taking great photos, which should be researched and identified way before arriving at your destination. That way you don't have to waste precious time searching for the best spots to capture photos.⁣⠀
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Tell A Good Story - A great photo tells a story, while travel photography is the perfect way to bring your experience to life. For instance, the famous blowing dresses you see worn in Santorini, Greece photos are popular because it adds motion to a picture. Or perhaps, the photos that express laughter. It automatically gives you a sense of happiness within yourself.⁣⠀
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Developing An Eye - It takes time to develop an eye for capturing great photos. Especially developing your style of how you wish to show up within the photos. Be patient with yourself and continuously practice and self correct along the way. You will become better in no time. •
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Serenity is the final word of all the teachings; reflection is the response to all manifestations. ⁣⠀
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Ms.@theweekendgrl in Phuket Old Town.⁣⠀
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One of the first places nearly all travelers arrive into a new country is the airport, and typically this is the first opportunity presented to a traveler to exchange currency. The airport exchange booths may be convenient, but they aren't always the best, as airport exchange kiosk are well aware of the need for local currency for those travelers who may be vacationing within their city. So, they are hyper proactive in charging an increased amount for the conversion of your funds for your convenience. ⁣⠀
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To avoid these increased currency exchange rates at airports, exchange your currency in advance from your local bank or by going to a bank or atm in the country in which you're visiting.⁣⠀
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My passport is screaming to be stamped once again.⁣
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Ms.@pearls_candy in Tholos Naftilos, Greece. ⁣
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Traveling isn't as simple as selecting a destination, purchasing your airline ticket, and securing your accommodation. So how is it, that there are people who can make travel look as easy as 123? They arrive at a destination, take fierce photos at the most popular tourist spots, and onto the next destination without a hitch.⁣ These travelers have one thing in common, they all have an itinerary. ⠀
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Here are our top 3 reasons why a travel itinerary is just as important as choosing a destination and accommodations for your upcoming travels.⁣⠀
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Own Your Time - Truth of the matter is when traveling it is impossible to see and experience everything within a destination. Travel itineraries ensure that you are able to maximize your time efficiently. Your travel itinerary must not only include attractions but also the time in which it would take you to reach them. To simplify things, it is best to identify attractions that are near each other and visit them on the same day.⁣⠀
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Determine Your Budget - By having an itinerary you can estimate the cost of your travel beforehand. Being aware of how much you will need to spend makes it easier to develop a budget for your trip.⁣⠀
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Trip Essentials - A thorough itinerary must include not only your excursions but also those necessary essentials you will need in order to be prepared for your travel experience. If you're traveling to multiple destinations, your itinerary should include what to bring, clothes to wear, emergency numbers such as hospitals, police station, embassy (if international), nearby grocery stores, pharmacy, and any other thing you feel that you may potentially need throughout your experience.⁣⠀
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Do you create a travel itinerary for your travels? Why or why not?⁣⠀
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When planning for a trip there are many things to consider and which travel currency you will utilize is one of them. We recommend three forms of travel currency while traveling. ⁣
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Cash, Credit and Debit Card. ⁣
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Cash - When purchasing foreign currency, cash is King, as you will avoid the additional fee that typically occurs when using a debit or credit card.  Large sums of cash should never be placed in one location. It should be placed throughout your luggage and in different pockets of your clothing. Once you arrive at the destination, you should leave the majority of your cash within the accommodations in a non-obvious place. If the accommodations have a safe, that is the most ideal place to keep it. Although we believe you should carry cash on you at all times, we personally feel cash is the riskiest form of currency to carry. When it's lost, all is gone. ⁣
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Debit Card - One of the perks with debit cards is easy access to cash via an atm machine. If your card becomes lost or stolen, you can call right away and have your card suspended. If any suspicious activity has taken place on your account you have the ability to dispute it with your bank and eventually have them removed from your account. Be mindful, that if you use a debit card for car rentals and hotels, you may be subjected to funds being withheld from your bank account as a temporary deposit. In addition, debit card purchases may incur international and ATM fees when travelling abroad.  You must check with your bank to determine which fees you may be subjected to. ⁣
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Credit Card -Travel credit cards are one of our faves to utilize when traveling. Many travel credit cards provide 3 points for every dollar spent on hotels, dining, airfare, car sharing services, and car rentals. These points can be redeemed for future travel or as cash.  ATM withdrawals can be made if needed. Certain cards such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve waives all international purchase fees. Like a debit card, in the event your credit card is lost or stolen, you are able to cancel it immediately and again dispute any fraudulent charges. ⁣
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What forms of currency do you travel with?

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It always seems impossible until it's done. ⁣⠀
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Ms.@_chantell___ at Nelson Mandela's House.⁣⠀
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Have you ever heard the saying, it's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have? ⠀⁣⁣
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Well for sure that applies to travel insurance as well, as it's never a matter of if you will need it, but more so when you'll need it.⠀⁣⁣
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Below we've jotted down 3 reasons why travel insurance is a must.⠀⁣⁣
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1. Protect Your Investment - Let's say you purchased an $8,000 once in a lifetime tour package to the Maldives. The day before your departure you take ill and you are no longer able to attend the trip at the instructions of your doctor. When you contact the tour company, they're sympathetic but you're not getting your money back, as their company policy states no refunds provided beyond 14 days of purchase.⠀⁣⁣
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Examples as such are why travel insurance is non-negotiable. When you have travel insurance with cancellation benefits, you are eligible for full reimbursement for prepaid, nonrefundable trip cost when you must cancel for any covered reason.⠀⁣⁣
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2. Terrorist Attack Occurs - You've been wanting to travel to Paris for years. A few weeks before your departure, terrorist randomly attacks popular tourist spots throughout Paris. International borders are closed and your direct flight to Paris is cancelled.⠀⁣⁣
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Ensuring that terrorism coverage is included within your travel insurance package, you can cancel your trip without losing your investment.⠀⁣⁣
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3. You Never Know When You Will Need A Doctor - You just landed in New Delhi, India and your lungs are suddenly engulfed with the thickness of pollution. After your first night in Delhi, you rise but there's no shine as you feel as if you're coming down with a sinus infection. You can barely get out of bed, instead, you phone the front desk and they send a doctor to your room right away.⠀⁣⁣
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With travel medical coverage, you don't have to worry about paying a hefty bill, as you will be fully reimbursed provided you submit proper medical discharge papers to your travel insurance during claim submission.⠀⁣⁣
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When selecting travel insurance, be sure you are aware of your coverage plan in its entirety and how it can best serve you in the event you have to activate a claim.⠀⁣⁣

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