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Know The Facts
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.
The simple fact is that many international travelers do not have appropriate insurance protection. Government sponsored health programs such as Medicare almost never cover care received in a foreign country. Employer-sponsored plans often limit overseas coverage to emergency care only (and the burden will be on you to prove it's an emergency). |
The Helicopters Have Arrived
Submitted by sfti on Sat, 08/08/2009 - 10:38.The Japanese are ahead of the rest of us, but countries like the US will follow soon. How would you like to cut your travel time to the airport into a mere fraction, all the while riding in Hermes designed luxury helicopter. Tokyo has one, taking off from thirty locations. Each can do twenty-two flights a day, starting in the fall. This service not only shortens your time, but increases the adventure with breathtaking city views along the way. A limo is provided to ferry people from the heliport to airport. The only downside so far, no drinks offered on board.
AVOIDING LUGGAGE FEES
Submitted by sfti on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 16:01.Sick of paying extra for your luggage? Safety First has 5 tips to avoid these annoying fees.
1. Bring less is the first obvious answer. Lighter bags and less luggage both translate into not only savings but convenience. Consolidating purses with diaper bags or laptop cases with business files will avoid paying unnecessary fees.
2. Flying certain airlines such as JetBlue or Southwest helps. JetBlue doesn’t charge for the first bag, and Southwest tops that by not charging for two.
3. Frequent fliers are exempt from fees on certain airlines such as US Airways. Unaccompanied minors are often not charges. Neither are servicemen. The airlines differ in these rules. Check for loopholes because only one in four passengers pay the fees. Be smart.
4. Hotels are known to sometimes pick up the tab as an incentive to stay at their location. Some are offering up to an $80 room credit to cover checked baggage fees.
5. When all else fails, mail it. Companies like Luggage Forward can help you avoid the fees. Federal Express or the US Postal Service is often less expensive than the luggage fees, and they are less likely to lose your treasures.
Web Etiquette For Air Passengers
Submitted by sfti on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 15:44.Finally airlines such as Delta, Virgin, Continental are offering internet service and even Wi-Fi, but watch your sky manners. Here are the top etiquette tips:
Tip #1: Don’t presume that the bathroom is your personal conference room.
Tip #2: For those of you who do Skype, remember that shouting is for the race track. Keep your voice down to respect your seat mates.
Tip #3: Family-rated conversation helps avoid problems, regardless of how boring the flight. Porn sites need not be discussed further here. Just remember that you’re not at home while surfing the friendly skies.
Tip #4: Be careful with web meetings and other company secrets. Some business travelers use privacy screens.
Tip #5: Paper trail. Spilling all your notes and charts into the laps of your seat mates is just plain rude.
Treasure Hunting 101
Submitted by sfti on Thu, 08/06/2009 - 15:28.Pirate’s Booty. Doesn’t get better than that.
If gems are what you’re after, try Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas. Yes, we said Arkansas. Last year alone, over 900 diamonds were found, some of which were whoopers and not just your typical one carat or less. In 1975, a 16.37-carat rock was found. Bling went the strings of my heart.
Do you prefer emeralds, aquamarines, garnets, rubies, amethysts, and sapphires? They can be found in North Carolina at Gem Mountain.
How about Gold? California Gold Company takes tourists to Woods Creek, reputed to be one of the richest creeks in California. Another destination is Oak Island in Nova Scotia.
Thar's gold in those hills.
You Should Know• Even if you are already enrolled in a health plan, your coverage is limited when you travel abroad. In fact, your plan may not pay to have you safely evacuated if you are critically ill. • Where do you turn to learn which hospitals and doctors meet your standards? Keep up with breaking news about health and safety threats? Translate key medical terms and brand-name drugs? • How do you find a western-trained, English-speaking doctor with the appropriate skills? How do you arrange a convenient appointment and avoid claim forms? • Outside the United States, most hospitals won't provide any treatment until the hospital has received a guarantee of payment, which is rarely issued by a u.s. based health carrier. Without travel insurance, you'll likely pay in advance--as much as tens of thousands of dollars, if your credit card limit allows.
Travel insurance that includes online and telephone assistance services helping you develop contingency plans and manage the unexpected. |
