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Why Are Americans Still Traveling Despite Rising Costs? New Data Points to Friends and Family

St. Petersburg, FL – October 22, 2026 — Even as travel costs hit record highs this year, Americans aren’t backing away from their trips. Squaremouth’s Q3 2026 data shows insured trips up 12.9% year over year, with an average trip costing more than $7,400. But what’s driving travelers to keep spending? After surveying over 3,000 […]

Tanzania Makes Travel Insurance Mandatory: What Safari-Goers Need to Know

St. Petersburg, FL – October 15, 2026 — Tanzania, a top safari destination, implemented a new requirement on October 1, 2026, mandating that all foreign visitors buy a government-approved travel insurance policy, even if they already have other coverage through their credit card or an independent provider. However, experts at Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance […]

New DOT Rule Could Change How Travelers Navigate Airline Disruptions This Holiday Season

Squaremouth explains what travelers should know as new airline delay classifications take effect October 19. St. Petersburg, FL – October 8, 2026 — As travelers plan for winter and holiday trips, a new Department of Transportation (DOT) rule taking effect October 19, 2026 will change how airlines classify certain delays and cancellations. What Does the […]

Retired Couples Spend 50% More Per Trip Than Younger Travelers: The Growing SKI (Spending the Kids’ Inheritance) Trend

The travel trend known as “SKI,” which stands for “Spending the Kids’ Inheritance,” is growing in popularity among retirees. Described anecdotally as a mindset shift, the SKI trend prioritizes spending your money sooner on things like travel and experiences over saving for the future. Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, examined its sales data […]

Solo Travelers Are Choosing Unique Destinations Over Beaches, New Data Reveals

St. Petersburg, FL – September 22, 2026 — According to booking data from Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, while beach destinations remain popular among families and couples, solo travelers are seeking more culture-rich and adventure-heavy experiences when they vacation. Top Destinations By Traveler Type Rank Solo Couples Families 1 Italy Italy United States […]

Squaremouth Expands Trawick Partnership Adding New Coverage Options for Travelers

St. Petersburg, FL – September 17, 2026 — Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance comparison platform, announces the expansion of its partnership with Trawick International Travel Insurance, providing travelers with access to additional travel insurance coverage options on Squaremouth.com. “At Squaremouth, we’re focused on bringing together the best travel insurance options available, so travelers can […]

Gen Z Are the Most Skeptical of AI-Powered Travel Planning, New Data Shows

St. Petersburg, FL – September 15, 2026 — As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to grow rapidly, new survey data from leading travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth reveals four surprising trends when it comes to AI and travel planning. 1. AI Usage For Trip Planning Has Doubled Year Over Year In 2025, the share of travelers […]

Low Water Levels Are Disrupting River Cruises. Here’s What Travel Insurance Actually Covers.

St. Petersburg, FL – September 9, 2026 — This summer’s heatwaves have already had a major impact on travel, causing disruptions, heat-related illnesses, and travelers to rethink their trips entirely. Now, heat-caused disruptions are affecting river cruises, as low water levels in some of Europe’s most traveled rivers are forcing cruise lines to alter or […]

As Heat Deters Travelers in Summer, Will Fall Become the New Peak Season to Visit Europe?

St. Petersburg, FL – Sept. 3, 2026 — This year’s record-setting heatwave may be permanently changing when travelers plan their trips to Europe. New booking data from Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, found that 62% of travelers are now less likely to book a trip to Europe in the summer due to the […]

The Summer Travel Season Is Over. Here’s What Record-High Prices Actually Did To Bookings

St. Petersburg, FL – August 25, 2026 — As peak summer travel season winds down, new data confirms that record-high trip costs never slowed down bookings. Squaremouth surveyed more than 7,600 customers last month and found that travel costs rose to the level that travelers flagged as their limit, but bookings kept climbing. Where Travelers […]