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We wander for distraction, but we travel for fulfillment.

Do I Really Need Travel Insurance for My Vacation Cruise Plans? Or Should I Really Have a Life Jacket in the Canoe?

April 15, 2013 By Harpermac

Unless you live under a rock, no doubt you’ve recently heard of the various catastrophes that have befallen certain cruise ship tours over the past year. The customers on the Carnival Triumph who suffered from the groundings, mechanical failures and loss of water and electricity for days on end were offered as little as the cruise companies could offer and not risk the wrath of the public. Recompense for being forced to live in squalid conditions and losing long-awaited vacation plans included a refund for only three days of the planned cruise and the offer of a half-priced cruise in the future.

The anger of these passengers and the reported filth and disorganization of the ship led to a senator calling for a passengers’ Bill of Rights and an investigation into this recent spate of disasters. During all the media hype with photo shots, video footage and great quotes, some investigators began to research what happened in the past to the passengers of such voyages and discovered precisely why it’s wise to consider insurance as a necessity when booking a voyage.

Travel Insurance 101 [Read more…]

Guide to Booking Holiday Tours Online

December 1, 2012 By Louise


Planning on taking a holiday? Great! Now comes the tricky part: booking your trip. You can physically go out and make your arrangements, but we suggest you focus on booking the trip online to make the process easier. Here’s what you need to know:

Step #1: Make the choice

Aside from choosing your destination, you also have to decide where to book your holiday. You can go through several avenues:

  • Airline: If you’re flying to your destination, you can go directly to any major airline’s website and book your flight there. Doing this usually earns you some bonus miles, but your options are limited to what the airline offers and you still have to prepare accommodations.
  • Cruise line: If you plan to take a cruise, you can visit your preferred cruise line’s website and make your reservations. What’s great here is that you have control over your booking, but despite not having a middleman, prices aren’t cheaper. Lodging isn’t a problem since you already have your own room, but if you want other options during a stopover, you’ll have to book them separately. [Read more…]

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