As the world opens up again to travelers, one of the first things folks have to consider is their health. In a new report from International Living, Dr. Shane McCarthy D.O., who has over 20 years’ experience as a primary care physician, offers advice and tips to help folks travel safely. “Pre-COVID, all you needed… Continue reading Traveling Safely Post-Pandemic
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Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Travel
Last-minute plans can be fun – an impromptu family reunion or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, but you’re not guaranteed a great time, especially around the holidays, if you’re not smart about potential difficulties in the age of the pandemic. Travel insurance expert Rajeev Shrivastava, CEO of VisitorsCoverage.com, a Silicon Valley-based travel insurance marketplace, offers some smart… Continue reading Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Travel
U.S Airlines and America on Thin Ice with COVID-19
Short of living on a giant petri dish, you’ve be hard pressed to find a more ideal environment for the spread of germs than a pressurized airline cabin that hauls thousands of passengers each day. Knowing that the COVID-19 Coronavirus is highly contagious under normal circumstances, it may be virtually impossible for it NOT to… Continue reading U.S Airlines and America on Thin Ice with COVID-19
Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
If, like millions of other Americans, you’ll be traveling during this holiday season, it’s wise to take protective steps now so you won’t be at risk later for the flu and other seasonal afflictions. Here, from the experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), are six steps to healthy travel: Get vaccinated now… Continue reading Six Steps to Healthy Holiday Travel
What If Your Travel Insurance Claim Is Denied?
As you can imagine, having your travel canceled, interrupted or simply not go as planned is never ideal. When you have travel insurance, however, you can feel better knowing that at least some of your travel expenses will be reimbursed. But what if you file your claim, and it comes back denied? Here are some… Continue reading What If Your Travel Insurance Claim Is Denied?
Don’t Forget Travel Insurance When Booking Your Holiday Vacation This Year
With hurricane season not ending until the end of November, right around the time when winter storms tend to pick up, weather can have a huge impact on your holiday vacation plans. In fact, a recent survey from TravelInsurance.com found that more than 90% of travelers have experienced at least some type of travel mishap,… Continue reading Don’t Forget Travel Insurance When Booking Your Holiday Vacation This Year
Traveling Abroad with Medicine
If you’re planning to bring your prescription or over-the-counter medicine on your trip, you need to make sure your medicine is travel-ready. Many travelers must carry their medicines with them across international borders to treat chronic or serious health problems. However, each country has its own guidelines about which medicines are legal. Medicines that are… Continue reading Traveling Abroad with Medicine
Taking a Road Trip? An Athlete’s Health Routine Will Help Keep You Fit!
According to the U.S. Travel Association, U.S. residents logged 1.7 billion trips for leisure purposes in 2016, and 457 million trips for business purposes. They also report that the direct spending by resident and international travelers in the U.S. averages $2.7 billion a day, $113 million per hour, $1.9 million a minute, and $31,400 a… Continue reading Taking a Road Trip? An Athlete’s Health Routine Will Help Keep You Fit!
Strategies for Solo Travelers
Solo travel will always represent one of the largest segments of the travel market. If you’re thinking of hitting the road by yourself, here are some tips from Stan Sandberg, travel expert and co-founder of Travel Insurance.com: Let someone know where you are going and how to contact you. Designate at least one emergency contact… Continue reading Strategies for Solo Travelers
Tips for a Fun and Safe Hike
Hiking is a great way to get exercise and explore natural surroundings. In honor of July, National Outdoor Month, the health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, have put together a few tips to keep in mind to ensure a fun and safe trek through your favorite trails. Be Prepared. Water, food, sunscreen… Continue reading Tips for a Fun and Safe Hike
5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
From the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), strategies to make your vacation healthy. Avoid Tanning; Be Sun Safe Thinking about getting a “healthy tan” over vacation? Think again. Any increase in skin pigment (called “melanin”) is a sign of damage. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause wrinkles and dark spots among other problems—and… Continue reading 5 Tips for A Healthy Vacation
Online Security Tips While Traveling
Travelers often worry about flight delays, bad weather and disappointing accommodations when thinking about the factors that could ruin a vacation. However, a lack of secure Internet access and haphazard habits online can wreak havoc lasting long after beach tans fade away. According to Pew Research, about 27 percent of adults in the U.S. age… Continue reading Online Security Tips While Traveling
5 Things to Know Before Hitting the Road This Summer
The experts at RepairPal —a nationwide network of over 1,700 certified, pre-screened auto repair shops on a mission to help you find quality auto repair at a fair price— suggest the following tips to make sure rubber hits the road without any issues: >> PROPERLY INFLATE TIRES TO IMPROVE GAS MILEAGE BY UP TO 3% When tires are not properly inflated, it… Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Hitting the Road This Summer
Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
In some sections of the U.S., winter has been so far unseasonably mild. But that doesn’t mean we’ll avoid the cold and its attendant hazards as the season continues. Here, from the National Center of Environmental Health, a division of the federal Centers for Disease Control, are some strategies to get you safely through the… Continue reading Stay Safe and Healthy This Winter
5 Steps to De-Stress Holiday Travel
The holiday traveling season is here, complete with long lines and unforeseen delays. This can test even the most experienced traveler, and have even more of an effect on those of us who aren’t so enthusiastic about the prospect of getting on a plan. Not everyone has an intense fear of flying that leaves them… Continue reading 5 Steps to De-Stress Holiday Travel
Active Senior Travelers Have Different Approaches to Technology
Are you an Adventurous Experimenter, a Meticulous Researcher or a Fumbling Observer? These are the three groups active senior travellers can be divided into on the basis of how they use tourism-related information and communication technology, according to a recent University of Eastern Finland and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences study. A release from the… Continue reading Active Senior Travelers Have Different Approaches to Technology
Safe Bus Travel for Seniors
Buses are one of the safest options for passenger travel. But even one crash is too many – particularly if a loved one is affected. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Look Before You Book campaign is committed to increasing bus safety for passengers throughout the country. With more than 4,000 interstate… Continue reading Safe Bus Travel for Seniors
Keeping Your Fitness Game on When Traveling
Do you find it challenging to keep up with your workouts while on vacation or business travel? Many people do! Whether you’re on your family vacation or traveling for business, Pilatesology and Athleticulture keep your workouts intact when you’re on the road. And the best part is you only need a computer or tablet. Pilatesology… Continue reading Keeping Your Fitness Game on When Traveling