Travel Advice for Everyone

Traveling can be an exciting adventure. However, for those who don't properly prepare, travel of any kind can also be stressful and turn out to be an enjoyable experience. InternationalBenefits.com has put together this travel advice summary which covers information on important travel topics. The links below will help answer questions you may have for a particular topic on traveling.

Current H1N1 Situation

The H1N1 Virus has been in the news and some may be concerned about their travel plans.  Read up on the current Swine Flu epidemic and consider a change your mind trip cancellation policy to cover the cost of your trip if you decide last minute not to go.

Current SARS Situation

Currently, there is no known SARS transmission anywhere in the world. The most recent human cases of SARS-CoV infection were reported in China in April 2004 in an outbreak resulting from laboratory-acquired infections (see Laboratory Biosafety for more details)....

Fear of Flying

A 2-part article: While most of us find travel at least mildly travel stressful, fearful flyers dread even the most routine flight. Pre-trip anxiety can hinder the fearful flyer's preparation for a trip and anxiety about the return leg of the trip can ruin a vacation or make the fearful flyer less effective during a meeting. Travelers avoid as many as six million flights per year due to fear of flying!...

Five Tips for Healthier Business Travel

Good information for Business Travelers....

Hold Your Breath - Airline Air Explained

Air travel is extremely safe, but as most of us who fly frequently know you can end up pretty uncomfortable on even a short flight. Many frequent flyers complain about the air quality and with good reason:...

The Most Dangerous Leg of Your Journey

"We should have you on the ground in Boston in 15 to 20 minutes," the pilot announced as the flight attendants collected the last cups and napkins. "And remember: the most dangerous leg of your journey is the ride home from the airport. So buckle up and drive carefully." ...

Travel Health Insurance Basics

A 2 part article - Open your U.S passport to page two and you may be surprised by the following warning: HEALTH INSURANCE. Persons considering foreign travel should determine what health insurance coverage, if any, they require while outside the United States. Medicare does not cover health care costs outside the United States and its territories, except under limited circumstances in Canada and Mexico....