Multigenerational travel is all the rage and there is proof to show it. Forbes magazine highlights The Hottest Trends In Boomer Travel, and they say we will continue to see growth and sustainability in the multigenerational travel segment.
According to top travel companies, multigenerational family travel accounts for more than 10 percent of their entire business. Dan Austin, director of Austin-Lehman Adventures, says they’ve seen a tenfold increase in custom trips in recent years. “Groups range in size from as few as four to as many as 24 family members,” he says.
In 2013, the average US traveler spending roughly $1,145, according to the American Express Spending & Saving Tracker. This means average families are spending anywhere from $4,580 to $27,480. Now, most families do not have bottomless bank accounts. That makes this kind of investment one worth protecting.
Choosing travel protection for your multigenerational travel group does not have to be stressful. Knowing your risks is usually good enough to get you the protection you need.
Can you afford to lose your deposit or full cost for canceling your trip? What happens if you are delayed, if there is an emergency, or if you need to be medically evacuated? It's important to know that those risks can affect the entire group. By insuring against those risks, you're protecting everyone.
Often times, when travelers get an online quote for products, they bypass reading the certificate to save themselves time. This action can cost you. One thing that our customer service department always stresses to travelers is to make sure they are reading their state specific certificate (it’s the paperwork that tells you every individual thing you are covered for). Boring, but necessary.
If you do not understand something in the certificate, give us a call and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. You can even tweet @TravelSafeIns if you can’t or just don’t like making the phone call. It is better to reach out and clear the air than to assume you are receiving a benefit.
Something to always consider when you are booking your trip, and debating your travel insurance, is the 21 day window. When you make your initial trip deposit (an initial trip deposit meaning the day you put money down and choose a set date for travel plans), you are eligible to receive a wider range in coverage if you purchase travel insurance within 21 days.
With multigenerational travel, it usually means a group is traveling with grandparents. While every traveler could potentially have a change in their health, those is older generations are more prone to sudden changes in health and medications. After 21 days of the initial trip deposit, travelers are no longer eligible for this benefit and that can be a real doozie.
If Grandma gets ill 18 days before vacation, the doctor puts her on medication, she gets to her destination and realizes the medication is making her ill, her travel protection may not be able to cover that pre-existing condition. So, travelers should play it safe on that one and pay attention to the 21 day window.
Another benefit travelers are only eligible for 21 days within initial trip deposit is Cancel For Any Reason. Yes, you can only purchase Cancel For Any Reason if you purchase your travel protection 21 days from your initial trip deposit.
If you are purchasing Cancel for Any Reason, make sure you cover the entire cost of your trip. You only qualify for Cancel For Any Reason is only granted when you protect your entire travel investment.
Check into the kinds of activities you are going to be partaking in. While some travel protection may cover zip lining, it probably isn’t going to cover sky diving. Sorry grandma!
So don’t just do multigenerational travel, do multigenerational travel protection as well. Wow, what a tongue twister. Get a quick quote for travel protection here and don’t forget to follow us on twitter @TravelSafeIns.
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