Ah, the promise of new beginnings and a clean slate with the New Year! Some people love the challenge of making New Year’s resolutions. Others have given up on them altogether because they never seem to pan out. So often “travel more” ends up on our New Year’s resolution list, until the reality of life […]
Categories: Travel Tips
International travel is exciting, but also comes with certain built-in risks. Sometimes these risks can be as simple as the street taco that didn’t agree with your stomach, or encountering a language barrier when trying to find a tourist hot spot. In today’s political world climate however, certain high-risk safety concerns must be considered before […]
Categories: Travel Safety
If you’ve traveled at all, it doesn’t take long to notice how expensive things are at the airport. It seems like the price of everything is over the top. You’re thirsty, and the next thing you know you’re forking out $6 for a bottle of water. Really? Water? Often, we carefully look for deals on […]
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Travelex takes great pride in providing outstanding travel insurance. We encourage our customers to dream, explore and travel on with confidence knowing we are behind you. These are the words of our customers – real people just like you – sharing their unique travel stories and how they successfully handled the unexpected on their trip. […]
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“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 […]
Categories: Travel Health
It’s a big world out there and wanderlust has struck you to travel internationally for the first time, or perhaps your job requires it. Congratulations! Traveling abroad is an exciting adventure of discovering different cultures, meeting interesting people and more beauty in the landscape than a camera could ever capture. Your first trip abroad can be […]
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If you plan to board an airplane for the holidays this year, think about how you will pack and transport your gifts. It may seem like the logical choice to save time and postage by wrapping presents before you travel, but think again. Your holiday efforts may be crushed if you fail to follow the […]
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You’re excited about your big trip coming up, but the thought of spending a full day on an airplane with a bunch of strangers is not very appealing. How do you survive it? We are here to help. Read on for pro tips on how to prepare, how to pass the time and what to […]
Categories: Travel Tips
Many people prefer direct flights – getting from point A to point B in as little time as possible. Sometimes the necessary layover leaves us sprinting to catch our connecting flight or alternatively, leaves us bored and looking for things to do. These days, an increasing number of travelers will purposely plan longer layovers (or […]
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Multigenerational family vacations are on the rise, especially as families find themselves living farther and farther apart. Some families choose to travel with parents, grandparents and all the children. Some grandparents desire a shared experience with the grandchildren only, giving them bonding time while blessing the parents with a much-needed break. Whatever path you choose, […]
Categories: Family Travel