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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 […]

The Weather Risks Travelers Forget to Insure, and Why It’s a Mistake

St. Petersburg, FL – July 29, 2026 — When planning their trips, most travelers know to think about insurance ahead of hurricane or winter storm season. Their impact on travel is well-known and largely expected during their respective months. But according to Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, wildfires, heatwaves, and floods cause the […]

Solar Eclipse Drives 70% Spike in Travel to Spain. Here’s What Travelers Should Know Before They Go

St. Petersburg, FL – July 21, 2026 — For the first time in 120 years, a total solar eclipse will be visible from mainland Spain on August 12. Data from Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, shows a 70% increase in insured trips to Spain in August, as travelers flock to the country for […]

Rethinking Your End-of-Summer Europe Trip? Coolcation Alternatives and Coverage Options

St. Petersburg, FL – July 8, 2026 — Europe’s record-setting summer heatwave is intensifying, causing widespread travel disruptions and raising health concerns for travelers. This has Americans with upcoming trips to Europe facing a difficult decision on whether to keep their plans or change them. Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, says the right […]

2,700 Customer Calls Reveal Why Travelers Are Buying Cancel For Any Reason Insurance

St. Petersburg, FL – June 30, 2026 — Over the past three months, Squaremouth, the nation’s largest travel insurance marketplace, has fielded more than 2,700 calls about Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) coverage, accounting for just over a quarter of all customer service interactions. This high volume comes as no surprise. Squaremouth’s Q1 2026 Travel […]

With Summer Trip Costs Reaching $9,668, Experts Share 5 Travel Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost Travelers the Most

St. Petersburg, FL – June 25, 2026 — According to Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, average summer trip costs have climbed to $9,668 in 2026, a 24% increase compared to last summer. With an increasingly unpredictable summer travel season underway, fueled by rising airfares, virus outbreaks, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, travelers are looking […]

Booking a Caribbean or Gulf Cruise This Fall? Travel Experts Flag Two Coverage Decisions Most Travelers Get Wrong

St. Petersburg, FL – June 18, 2026 — Booking season for Caribbean and Gulf cruises is underway, and as Atlantic hurricane season ramps up, travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth is reminding travelers of two important coverage decisions: when to buy and what to buy. Why Timing Matters Under many travel insurance policies, hurricane-related coverage is not […]

The World Cup Travel Guide: What Your Ticket Doesn’t Cover

St. Petersburg, FL – June 9, 2026 — The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, spanning 16 host cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. As the largest tournament in the event’s history, and one of the biggest travel moments of the decade, over 1.2 million international visitors are expected to travel to the […]