How to Help Protect Your Trip During Hurricane Season

How to Help Protect Your Trip During Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is officially here. With summer vacations upon us, one of the most important steps to planning a getaway is purchasing a travel protection plan. If you’re traveling this summer, consider a a plan with coverage that can help protect against many of the inconveniences that hurricanes can cause.

Purchase a Plan in Advance

One of the most common mistakes travelers make while attempting to protect themselves during hurricane season is not purchasing a plan until they are aware of an upcoming storm. Waiting to purchase after hearing of a hurricane will likely not provide you with the coverage you need. It’s best to purchase a plan when you make the first deposit for your trip.

Purchase Cancel for Any Reason

Purchasing a plan that includes a Cancel for Any Reason benefit is one way to make sure you are covered if you are worried about a hurricane—or anything else—forcing you to cancel your trip. This benefit will allow you to cancel up to two or more days prior to your scheduled departure.

Purchase Coverage No Matter Your Destination

Many people feel that if a hurricane is not likely to impact the destination they are traveling through or to, then they do not need to bother with purchasing travel protection. Even if your travel plans to do not involve the direct path of the hurricane, you could still be delayed, or you could miss your connection due to a hurricane changing airline or cruise departures elsewhere.

Source: Travel Insured International