Archive for: ‘July 2010’

Is Travel Insurance Penalising the Over 65’s?

July 26, 2010 Posted by admin

Recent research has shown that the average 65 year old will face a huge premium rise when they reach 66. Worse still, once over the age of 70 a similar leap in price can be expected according to moneysupermarket.com.

Insurance companies express the shared opinion that this is due to pre-existing health problems being an important factor.

Because of this, it is becoming increasingly difficult for those belonging to the over 65’s age group to find cheap travel insurance . This can be seen to be due to the fact that, like any insurance policy, it is a matter of risk assessment. Physically a person of this age is more likely to have a health condition or develop one during the length of cover and so a higher policy price is inversely created.

An increasing problem seen in relation to this is the ability of some travel insurance brokers to supply policies without gathering enough relevant information. This can allow pre-existing health factors to be overlooked on drawing up the policy and leave a claimant wide open when this is discovered at a later date.

This can be particularly relevant as certain companies offer “one size fit’s all” type policies with a standard price and coverage.

To conclude, I would say it is important when applying for holiday insurance to be as honest as possible and give all relevant information to the company. Specify any existing health problems so they do not create a loop hole at a later date and notify the policy issuer of any changes during the life of the policy. Avoid purchasing a package in a retail environment that is not generally tailored to travel and may not be able to supply the help and advice you may need.

A good deal can still be had, but a little more time and effort may be required to find it.

chris rowlands
http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/is-travel-insurance-penalising-the-over-65s-132795.html

Is there a CANADIAN Vancouver 2010 Olympics podcast I can subscribe to in iTunes?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Thanks Mawia but I can’t find a podcast there to subscribe to in iTunes. I think I saw some to listen to right there online (or maybe that was on CTV), but I want them to go.

Try the CBC.ca website – I think they might have what you are looking for.

Whistler/blackcomb skiing in early January?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Is this an okay time to be going skiing at whistler/blackcomb?
will there be enough snow?
lots of crowds?
thanks
oh and.. iheard that there is like an 11km run…is this for intermindate skiers?

Hi, early January will be fine for snow cover however you will be sharing the mountain with the rest of the world as the olympics are on in February. The 11 km run is the home trail which is a green trail (easy)

Low-Cost or Discount Flights from Vancouver to Bangkok?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Does anyone know of the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bangkok? What would be a typical cost (high/low season)? Is there any low-cost options available or will I have to fly with one of the alliances (Star, Oneworld, etc.)? When I look online for prices, I am getting too many "junk" results. Thanks

I suggest that you check out the prices at Cathay Pacific:

http://www.cathaypacific.com/cpa/en_CA/homepage

They had the cheapest flights last time I checked. And you can buy your ticket directly from them with your credit card.

What is the best public transport from Vancouver airport to downtown Vancouver?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Travelling in July, would like to know in advance transport arrangements.

skytrain

Travel and Health Insurance that are required for travel within Europe?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

When it’s about to apply for a visa to European Country, some kind of issurance is being required to cover the health and travel while being in this country….I’m from IraQ and not actually aware about such kind of insurances, would you please be advised about where to get these required insurances and how if i don’t have bank account and no such insurance agencies in my country? P.S the embassy i make my application at, is at another country…so am I able to contact an insurance agency at/ from the country i apply at? Let’s say…I make my application at the Latvian embassy in Turkey.

that kind of insurance is cheap

How far away is John hopkins hospital from Fairmont washington hotel and how long does it take to and from?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin


The Fairmont Washington is just inside Georgetown at 24th and M Streets, and Johns Hopkins is in Baltimore.
The distance is 41 miles. Under normal conditions, around an hour, but given Washington traffic, probably more like two.
It really depends on how crowded the Beltway is.

where can i find a cheap car rental in vancouver BC?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin


try Rent A wreck

Should I go to vancouver on a work placement in febuary?Am I well enough? x.?

July 18, 2010 Posted by admin

Currently,I am waiting to start a college course next september,and I am unemployed.I have been offered a chance to go on a work experience placement to Vancouver or Montreal at the beginning of Febuary.Its a great opportunity.Flights and accomodation paid for,and a qualificatin in IT,and the chance to choose what I would like to do as experience there.

The problems are,I am struggling with anorexia/bulimia,which my mum vaguely has an idea about,because of noticeable weight loss,and Im basically just not very well.I have struggled for 4 and a half years now with this and for the past seven months I ate 200-700 calories a day,and exercised a lot befor that.Most days 500 calories.The past two days I have made (another)effort to start eating,but binged and purged massivly yesterday,and I ate breakfast,but am now thinking how to exercise it off and am terrified of gaining weight.I know canada will be very cold at the time I want to go,and as it is I am freezing a lot of the time in the uk.Am I well enough to go?I really,really want to.

I also feel terrible about what Im putting my family through with my eating,but they don’t exactly know,although my mum is worried.

If you can get some intensive help with this now, maybe by February you will be healthy enough to go to Vancouver. This certainly could be a very motivating goal for you to work towards. If you go to Vancouver it would be important to make sure you are still receiving treatment for your eating disorder. I hope you will be feeling better so you can pursue this goal. Good Luck.

What Will Adventure Travel Insurance Will Cover?

July 17, 2010 Posted by admin

Taking that adventure vacation has its risks and dangers. The adventure travel insurance help give you that peace of mind. The adventure travel insurance that you decide on should cover you for the particular sport or activity you will be undertaking. If you have decided to go kayaking or mountain climbing you will need to make sure you adventure travel insurance covers those activities, so you do have the required coverage incase an accident occurs. You may also add or get options added to your adventure travel insurance to include similar activities.

Imagine we are in the UK to go snowboarding and to do some skiing as well. You should probably consider adding an option to your adventure travel insurance to include the Channel Islands and the beautiful Northern Ireland and distinguish whether your policy is annual, less than a year or whether for a specific time frame you had in mind. Additionally there are two tiers or levels of adventure travel insurance while visiting the UK. The level you select will be dependent on your needs and budget considerations.

You will need to consider purchasing adventure travel insurance when visiting countries in Asia. Don’t overlook or avoid this. If your trip happens to include some courtiers in Asia such as Cambodia, Thailand or Vietnam and your sports may very well include rock climbing or scuba diving; it really is in your best interest to purchase adventure travel insurance. Because if something happens you could be overwhelmed when dealing with unfamiliar Health Authorities in a foreign country.

Even when you are traveling in the USA, your adventure could turn nasty. Make sure your adventure travel insurance covers you for all those activities that you want to undertake that involves a high level of risk. These high-risk activities normally wouldn’t be covered under a normal travel insurance policy. Generally speaking most US insurance companies will ask you for the type of activities that you will be doing while on your vacation so they can be added to your adventure travel insurance policy. Based on this information they will give you a quote for your adventure insurance policy.

Normally insurance companies that do offer adventure travel insurance can also take care of all your other travel needs, no matter where you decide to travel to in the world. Adventure travel insurance can include hundreds of different activities or sports.

Regardless of how dangerous or risky the adventure you decide to go on, a study has shown that travel insurance companies have paid out more for accidents that occurred in hotel rooms. Please remember that taking out an adventure travel insurance policy is in your best interest and will give you that peace of mind.

Kangaroo Jack
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-tips-articles/what-will-adventure-travel-insurance-will-cover-377663.html