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    Travel Insurance for Americans

    Reading the actual policy details is a must rather than just reading the policy summary !!
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    Travel Insurance for Americans

    I would avoid Allianz. I learned the hard way when our flight was delayed at SFO due to mechanical problems which is not covered by Allianz. I now travel with IMG insurance since there policy is much more comprehensive then Allianz. The IMG policy covers mechanical delays which is the second...
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Our Allianz policy was sold to us by our AAA travel agent who clearly did not understand the terms of the policy. I assume these policies generate big commissions for the agents. It is an absolute must for the purchaser to read and understand every single word in the actual policy rather then...
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Medical coverage is important and if you don't have medical then you should purchase travel medical. You can purchase a travel medical only plan from Geoblue. There very inexpensive.
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Browncountybob, On Squaremouth you can read the entire policy details before you purchase. I have read though many of the different policies offered and I can tell you there all pretty much the same. The insurance companies write these policies in there favor. When it comes to "trip delay" and...
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    We just returned back to you US from a 11 day cruise out of Venice. I purchased a policy on Squaremouth Issued by John Hancock. The main reason is that I purchased a policy from John Hancock is that they delays caused by "mechanical failure of a travel provider". Alllantz will not cover delays...
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    Tour Groups

    Who ever you use I would avoid Macs Adventures like the plague. You might try TEE Travel. They have an office in Santiago De Compostela.
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    Camino Travel Center

    Which travel company did you use?
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Pay close attention to fine print in the policy for both trip cancellation and trip delay. if you buying policy to cover the losses make sure you are covered for "mechanical breakdown of a travel supplier" Instead of reading the fine print in the Allianz policy we bought it based on the...
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    By the way I am a seasoned traveler averaging 30 flights a year. We looked at all possible alternatives.The first available flight that United could get us out on was 5 days later. Since our hike was booked with Mac's adventures starting on a specific date there was no way we could make that...
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    Alternative to Allianz travel insurance

    Allianz is the worst. Back in July our United Flights to Spain were cancelled at the gate. We were lucky enough to find replacement flights on Air France departing two days later. The additional flight cost was $1,800.00 each. We filed a claim when we returnd home and after four months of...
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    Lost/delayed Luggage

    I to just purchased Air Tags for the next trip but as I understand it the Air Tags only work if there is another Iphone near them.
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    Lost/delayed Luggage

    Three of us arrived in Biarritz the evening of July 28th traveling from SFO. Our traveling companion and 4 other passanger's luggage never came off the belt. She tried calling AIR France but they would not even talk to her. The recording said file a report online. All of here cloths for three...
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    Camino Frances Late June

    Greetings, We will be walking the Camino Frances In late June/Early July. We are planning a 3 day stay in Biarritz prior to starting the walk in St. Jean. Can anyone recommend a hotel in Bairritz that is within walking distance of dining and nightlife and that is in a safe location that is...

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