When Travel Doesn't Go as Planned

Coming soon: guest post on family travel on the Alice.com blog and author interview on AllisonWrites.com

We have talked about when you need travel insurance and why you should purchase it, but what about where you buy it? Access America offers travel insurance to U.S. customers and works with travel insurers worldwide as well as the best and most-popular companies in the market today, including AAA, Orbitz, Disney Cruise Line and more. When you book a plane ticket, vacation or a cruise, they are who you receive optional insurance with. You know, that little box you check before you hit purchase?

If you must insure your plans, you should get the best insurance possible for you and your trip. Get a free rate quote, speak with a representative if you aren’t sure what plan you need, read the fine print and purchase or change your policy right online. With possible plans for big family vacations over the holiday, this is always something you will want to think about...or look into for future travel. Insurance can cover car rentals, trip delay, trip cancellation, emergency medical and existing medical conditions. They can even cover you in case the company you booked your vacation with goes out of business. Need more info? Check out Access America. For more details on whether or not you should purchase it, you can read my previous blog post and also this guest post on travel insurance tips. 

Tomorrow we'll look at some last-minute travel gifts for the jet setter on your list. All will fit in your carry-on for easy packing when you fly home for the holidays, so you don't have to check a bag or send ahead to save money.

Happy Pearl Harbor Day 12.7.11

Pearl Harbor Day has arrived and I’d like to take this time to reflect on the infamous day in 1941 in US history that tragedy struck. Eric and I were fortunate enough to visit Pearl Harbor on a day this year when two of the remaining survivors were on-site to meet guests. Here is a photo of us with them and some extra pictures taken that day.

These guys still like to hang loose

Can you see anything?

Come in...Tokyo?

USS Bowfin 

Arizona Memorial

Parts of the wreckage of the USS Arizona

So many names...

If you’ll be visiting Honolulu and want to take a tour to Pearl Harbor and the rest of the city, please think about booking with VIP Transportation Tours. They are awesome and informative and if you specifically request Earl, you’ll get to see some amazing sites that other tour guides won’t take you to. (Plan for an extra hour, though, as your tour will be a little longer than normal. I promise you it will be worth it!)

Yearning for more? 

Check out my post on FareCompare on how to avoid paying baggage fees this holiday season and the rest of the year.

If you missed my interview with Shane from NationalRVParks.com, go read it to learn more about me as a blogger and traveler!

Also, don't forget that Shereen Travels Cheap is available for purchase. It's getting down to last-minute shopping for online purchases, so make sure you pick yours up if you need it before the holidays. If you buy more than one copy (or add it on to your current purchase), you can get free super saver shipping. Always a bonus! Your friends and family will love that you were so thoughtful towards them and for helping out an independent author.

My Interview with Shane of NationalRVParks.com

Happy Monday everyone! In case you want to know more about me as a blogger and traveler, you can read this lovely interview with me, conducted by Shane from NationalRVParks.com. It's a fun site even if you aren't into RVing. Please go check it out and have a wonderful day!