TRAVEL RISKS – Elliott Report

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?

Travel insurance is essential for summer vacations, safeguarding against unexpected events like trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. It typically covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, travel delays, and emergency assistance, ensuring peace of mind while traveling. Without it, travelers risk significant financial losses and stress during their trips. Travel insurance is crucial for summer vacations, protecting against unforeseen events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. It generally covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, travel delays, and emergency assistance, providing peace of mind. Without it, travelers face potential financial losses and added stress during their journeys.

Do I need travel insurance for my summer vacation?

May 4, 2025May 3, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

With vacation season just around the corner, many travelers are asking themselves: Do I need travel insurance for my summer vacation?

Travelers are refusing to accept high costs and bad service in 2025. And instead of looking for ways to beat the system, they're just avoiding it altogether.

Travelers are refusing to do these 5 things in 2025. Should you?

January 13, 2025January 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Travelers are refusing to accept high costs and bad service in 2025. And instead of looking for ways to beat the system, they’re just avoiding it altogether.

If it feels like you have a target on your back when you're traveling, you might be right. American tourists are being profiled like never before, often in harmless ways, but sometimes with serious consequences. For example, in Colombia, being identified as an American tourist could lead to drugging, robbery, or worse. The State Department warns of escalating dangers, emphasizing caution. While most profiling is just annoying, some can be hazardous to your health. Learn how to avoid being targeted and stay safe abroad.

Warning: American tourists are being profiled. Don’t be one of them!

July 10, 2024June 15, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If it feels like you have a target on your back when you’re traveling, you might be right. Tourists are being profiled like never before.