TRAVEL INSURANCE

Holiday travel in 2025 is more unpredictable than ever. From flight delays and border confusion to cybersecurity threats and lost bags, this season demands extra vigilance. Learn what steps travelers are taking—from smart planning to expanded travel insurance—to stay safe and protect their investment.

Holiday travel safety: Here’s what could go wrong — and how you can avoid it

November 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What are you afraid of this holiday travel season? Missing your flight? Losing your luggage? Getting stuck in bad weather?

Travel insurance is evolving! Learn about surprising post-departure benefits that can save your trip (and your wallet) when things go wrong abroad.

Travel insurance companies are adding new post-departure benefits. Here’s what you can expect.

October 4, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Alexandra Lauren developed an ear infection while scuba diving in Hoi An, Vietnam, the diagnosis was unexpectedly serious: Her hospital recommended a two-week stay connected to an IV drip.

Bereaved traveler cancels a tour but their travel insurance refuses to pay, citing a technicality. What went wrong and can they get a refund?

Help! I canceled my trip, but my travel insurance won’t pay my claim

September 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Amy Sparks’ father-in-law passes away, she cancels a planned tour of Utah and files a claim with Tin Leg, her travel insurance company. But the company denies her claim. Is she going to lose the $4,098 she paid?

Don't let travel mishaps ruin your trip! Learn smart strategies, from tech tools to old-school methods, for handling the unexpected.

Try these new tricks for solving unexpected travel problems

August 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Even the most experienced traveler can run into trouble every now and then. But how do you get out of trouble?

Is your trip nonrefundable? Discover why airlines and hotels are tightening refund rules and the strategies you can use to potentially recover your money.

Travel is more “nonrefundable” than ever — here’s how to get around that

August 24, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Christina Anderson thought her hotel room in Reykjavik, Iceland, was refundable. But when her flight to Iceland was canceled because of bad weather, she made a stunning discovery: It wasn’t.

Worried about travel safety? See how travel insurance is evolving with new features to help you avoid trouble and stay protected on your next vacation.

New ways travel insurance can keep you safe when you’re traveling

August 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Travel insurance may cover you if you get into trouble on your next vacation. But what if travel insurance could help you avoid trouble?

Couple denied refund by Railbookers after a friend's death, despite travel protection. See how they fought for a fair resolution.

When travel plans go off the rails: How to fight for a refund from Railbookers

August 4, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Lynda Eberhart and her husband were looking forward to a scenic trip with their friends through the Canadian Rockies. They booked their journey through Railbookers, paying $5,419 for a luxurious Rocky Mountaineer rail tour. But when disaster struck, their dream trip turned into a months-long battle for a refund.