3 Best Vacation Travel Insurance Plans

Our analysis found 3 plans with the most important coverages for vacation travel:

  • Coverage for terrorism
  • Pre-existing condition waiver
  • Financial default – in case a travel supplier ceases operations
  • Trip interruption – up to 150% reimbursement for unused travel costs
  • Medical coverage – at least $25,000
  • Baggage coverage – at least $1,000
  • Evacuation coverage – at least $100,000
  • ‘Cancel for any reason’ option – because you just never know

Sample quotes based on: a two-week vacation to Thailand, two adults 32 and 30, total trip cost $5,000.

Gold (Protect Assist)

from Travel Guard

Travel Select

from Travelex Insurance Services

Worldwide Trip Protector Gold

from Travel Insured International

Best plan when you want ‘cancel for work reasons’ and lots of customization options. Best plan when you have a pre-existing medical condition. Best plan when you are renting a car and you want higher baggage coverage.
Sample Quote: $191 Sample Quote: $204 Sample Quote: $284
Our Analysis 

  • Shorter limit for travel delay (only 5 hours)
  • Includes ‘cancel for work reasons’
  • Many optional upgrades available
Our Analysis 

  • Shorter limit for travel delays (5 hours)
  • Shorter pre-existing condition look-back period (60 days)
  • Several upgrade options available
Our Analysis 

  • High baggage coverage ($2,500)
  • Includes car rental coverage ($50,000)
  • High evacuation limit ($1,000,000)

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How to compare and buy travel insurance

The easiest way to compare plans is to use a comparison website.

It works the same as Expedia when you buy plane tickets. You enter a few trip details and get prices from all companies at the same time. Then, you can narrow down your choices and make the right selection


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Featured Tutorial: Travel Insurance 101

This ‘plain language’ tutorial will explain travel insurance so you can easily find the right plan.

Travelers list 3 top reasons for buying travel insurance: Peace of mind, protection against the unexpected, and protecting their trip investment.

Let’s take a look at each of these objectives, and why they matter for your next trip…

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