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Altitude Sickness On Arrival: How To Cope

Considering the far-flung destinations many people travel to on vacation today, it’s not surprising that more and more travelers are experiencing altitude sickness. If you travel to locations set at 3,500m (around 11,000 feet) above sea level you may develop symptoms of altitude sickness.

Altitude sickness signs and symptoms include headache, difficulty breathing, nausea and mental confusion. If you feel ill after arriving at a high-altitude location, use your travel insurance to seek medical advice. People with respiratory or cardiac problems are at greater risk of experiencing symptoms, even at lower altitudes.

Drink plenty of fluids on the flight as dehydration can make symptoms worse. Rest well when you arrive and adjust to the new conditions slowly, with minimal physical exercise at first.

Altitude sickness can occur right after you disembark the plane – certain airports in the Andes and Himalayas are located far above sea level – or it may take several days to kick in. Often

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US Travel Warning for Mexico

Travel insurance can protect a vacation investment if it has to be cancelled or interrupted for a reason that is written in the policy.  Most of the time this is because of a sickness, injury or death of a traveler or family member, but many other unforeseeable circumstances can apply as well.  A recent expanded US travel warning for Mexico has many travelers asking if this is a covered reason to cancel.  An article from USA Today addressed the travel warning in more detail.

An expanded U.S.State Department travel warning to Mexico, issued before this week’s news that 183 bodies have been discovered in a northeastern border state, is generating mixed responses in tourist spots highlighted in the new alert.

The April 22 warning notes that millions of U.S. citi

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Sex and Car Insurance: How Gender Affects Your Rate

Auto insurance actuaries make generalizations about groups of people to help them determine auto insurance rates. Though it sounds surprisingly un-PC, your gender can generally predict driving behavior and, hence, how likely you are to be involved in an accident. And in spite of the stereotype of the ditzy female driver, you might be surprised to learn who pays more for car insurance. Ready?

Generally, males between the ages of 16-25 pay more for auto insurance than females the same age. It may seem like gender discrimination but there are good reasons why:

  • Males typically drive more than females. The more miles you drive, the higher your chances are for accidents and auto insurance claims.
  • Young males take more risks behind the wheel.

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Advice For Cyclone Season In The South Pacific

Travelers heading to the South Pacific region should be aware of the risk of cyclones during the period of December through April, according to the U.S. Department of State. The threat of cyclones originating in the area could cause problems for your trip.

While most vacations in the South Pacific pass without any negative incident, you should monitor weather reports and take the appropriate action should a tropical cyclone hit the region. Make sure your trip is protected with trip cancellation insurance. Affected areas include Australia, Fiji, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, as well as French Polynesia.

Make sure you have up-to-date travel insurance to cover a tropical cyclone if it hits your vacation while you are abroad. In the past, U.S. residents were unable to return home on their scheduled flights due to infrastructure damage and limited flight availability.

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Resedential Caravan Insurance

Sometimes, a static caravan can be more than just a holiday home ? it can be your year-round residence. If thats the case then adequate residential caravan insurance is absolutely essential, much like it is for traditional homes, and if youve got in place then you can enjoy your home with nothing to worry about.

As with all types of insurance, there are several levels of cover that you can consider. This will range from simple third party cover to something much more comprehensive, and it obviously depends on your own personal circumstances (and your budget) as to which one you go for. Its important to consider contents insurance as well, because with the cost of possessions rapidly increasing itd be unwise not to.

However, you need to be aware of the additional risks involved when taking out this type of insurance. Because static caravans aren?t made of traditional bricks and mortar they could well be seen as less secure, making proper security devices an essential purchase.

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Making Windshield Claims Easy (and Green)

Ever driven down the road and heard the sickening sound of a rock flying into your windshield? Not a good thing to hear, huh?

It happens all the time, though. In fact, glass damage is one of the most common car insurance claims. But there’s good news, too. With Esurance, you can file glass claims online or through your smartphone. And it’s quick and easy.

Plus, when you file your claim online, you still have all the benefits of the Esurance glass-repair program:

  • Lifetime warranty for as long as you own your car
  • Windshield repair options (you don’t have to replace your windshield)
  • Free mobile repair service
  • No paperwork

We hope you’ll never hear the sound of your windshield being struck by a rock, but in case you do, we’re here for you.

Save a Windshield, Plant a Tree

In 2009, we partnered with Esurance to kick off Save a Windshield, Plant a Tree. Through t

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Burglary up by 14% and expected to rise

Domestic burglaries have risen by 14%, according to new statistics from the Home Office.

Worryingly, it is also widely expected that burglaries will continue to become more frequent due to the warm weather leading people to spend more time in their gardens and leave windows open.

According to home insurer Ageas almost half (47%) of adults do not keep their front doors locked when they are at home and 13% only lock their front door during the night.

Managing Director Mark Cliff said that the notion few burglaries happen when the home is occupied is nonsense, and that some imprudent homeowners leave themselves open to opportunistic burglars who take advantage of open windows and unlocked doors.

Recently, AXA Insurance warned of a surge in burglary during the forthcoming Royal Wedding, which is expected to see 40% of people out of the house and 21% enjoying a party at home.

Unfortunately, burglars have an eye for such occasions, including New Year’s Eve and Guy Fawkes Night, which tend to see spikes in burglary.

 

Caravan Insurance Online Quote

In todays fast-paced world, time really is money. People have less and less time to spare and are looking for quick-fix options in everything they do, not least when theyre searching for caravan insurance. Luckily, the internet has made it quicker and easier than ever before, allowing everyone to get a caravan insurance online quote without having to waste a minute of their time.

Most caravan insurers have an online presence, and many of them will have the option of giving their customers an online quote. But, it isnt always as simple as it first appears. A lot of online insurers have a call back option as a way of offering a quote, and that isnt always going to be the quickest way. The whole point of people wanting to get an online quote is to avoid the hassle of speaking to a salesman, so in this case it might be best to keep looking.

Instead, why not head to an online broker or a price comparison site?

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