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Tips for Traveling in High Altitudes

December 9, 2019 by Travelex Insurance

You don’t have to ski the highest Colorado slopes or climb the mountains of Peru to start feeling the effects of higher elevation. You may feel out of breath simply walking from your hotel room to a restaurant down the street and wonder, “am I really this out of shape?” In reality, the higher you […]

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How to Prevent Motion Sickness on an Airplane

July 10, 2019 by Travelex Insurance

Motion sickness – otherwise known as airsickness – can be a real problem for some people when they fly. Don’t let the fear of motion sickness keep you from the travel adventures you’ve always dreamed about. Here are our answers to some of the most common questions about motion sickness on an airplane: What causes […]

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The Difference Between Primary and Secondary Travel Insurance

February 22, 2019 by Travelex Insurance

You hope that everything will run smoothly on your vacation, but mishaps and accidents can happen. Experiencing an emergency far from home can be scary – and expensive. Travel insurance protects you from the unexpected. Anytime you travel domestically or abroad, purchasing a travel protection plan with primary coverage is recommended. It’s important to understand […]

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How to Prevent Seasickness on a Cruise

November 29, 2018 by Travelex Insurance

“What I really want is to spend my cruise feeling terrible” – said no one ever. You want to feel your best and enjoy every minute of your cruise vacation. We get it. No one wants to feel anxious about getting sick or battling motion sickness symptoms while they should be having the time of […]

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How to Exercise While Traveling

July 16, 2018 by Travelex Insurance

Yes, you can have amazing travel adventures and stay healthy, strong and fit. You can taste the melt-in-your-mouth local cuisine and remain balanced. Enjoying every moment of your trip and staying healthy doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, staying healthy enables you to enjoy travel more. Be Active & Have Fun Exercise doesn’t […]

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How to Eat Healthy While Traveling

May 7, 2018 by Travelex Insurance

Without a doubt, the struggle is real. Traveling usually means a mess of unpredictable schedules and dietary temptations. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, you are out of your normal routine. The good news? If you can make healthy food decisions at home, you can do it while traveling! The secret isn’t really a secret […]

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3 Tips for Flying While Pregnant

April 10, 2018 by Travelex Insurance

You’re pregnant and may be ready for one last trip to the beach, traveling for business or simply want to visit family before the little one arrives. You may be wondering about the potential risks, but if you have a normal low-risk pregnancy, there are very few reasons not to go. Your goal is to […]

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How To Avoid Getting Sick on an Airplane

July 7, 2017 by Travelex Insurance

You’ve been carefully preparing for this vacation all year. You put in hours of research finding the perfect hotel, restaurants, entertainment, and excursions. You purchased travel insurance to help protect you from the unexpected, you prepared your pets for your absence, and even downloaded the best travel apps to help you get the most out […]

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International Travel: What To Do When You Feel Sick

June 13, 2017 by Travelex Insurance

You know that feeling when your body might be heading downhill? That twinge of stomach uneasiness prompting you to slide your plate away or avoid eating altogether. That realization that you better go to your hotel room before you board the long tour group bus ride. We’ve all been there. In fact, one in six […]

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What To Do: Your Prescription Runs Out

March 24, 2017 by Travelex Insurance

Has this ever happened to you? You arrive at your vacation spot and everything is idyllic until you realize you forgot your prescription medication you know you can’t live without? Or… You are in a foreign city in the middle of your journey filled with adventure and exploration when you use the last pill in […]

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