For most Americans planning international trips, this is the kind of travel insurance that’s a must. By Elaine Glusac Elaine Glusac is the Frugal Traveler columnist, focusing on budget-friendly tips ...

Travel insurance is both a safety measure and a required document for most short-stay Schengen visas. The certificate should show at least EUR 30,000 medical cover, include medical evacuation and ...

Travel insurance can help mitigate some unforeseen financial losses when a trip goes awry, from having to book an airport hotel following a flight cancellation or seeking medical care abroad. With air ...

Comprehensive travel insurance for Italy should bundle together several types of insurance, including trip cancellation, delay and interruption insurance. You’ll also want a policy with medical and ...

It's already shaping up to be an interesting year for travel. Images of flaming planes on a runway, volcanic eruptions and catastrophic earthquake damage are reminders to add travel insurance to your ...

The best travel insurers include Allianz, AIG and Travelex.

When you book your next trip, will you be getting travel insurance? How about travel health insurance? When you book a trip, you're probably not thinking about what could go wrong, but maybe you ...

Travel illnesses don’t make for the most glamorous stories, but ailments can accrue like airline miles for frequent flyers. I’ve used phrase books to wheedle antibiotics, in Thai, Portuguese and ...

Booking a trip is a significant investment — you’re putting in not just money but also lots of time and brain power. Like anything else important in life, you want to know your investment is secure ...

Many cards include emergency medical insurance, but coverage can shrink with age, trip length, or health history. Here’s how to read the certificate and protect yourself with supplemental insurance.