Covid-19 Articles Archives

For the First Time, Caribbean Countries Lead in US Tourism Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 29, 2020 — Border closures and travel restrictions have drastically changed where Americans are traveling, with the majority heading south to the Caribbean. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals which countries have taken over the list of popular destinations following COVID-19. US Travelers Flock to Caribbean Destinations Squaremouth’s list of top […]

Three Things Travelers Should Know About COVID-19 Testing and Travel Insurance

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. October 15, 2020 —Some airlines and airports now offer rapid COVID-19 testing to accommodate travelers required to show a negative test at their destination. But what happens if a traveler tests positive before a trip? Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down three things travelers need to know about COVID-19 testing and […]

The One Thing COVID-19 Has Not Changed About Travel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Sept 24, 2020 — The impacts of COVID-19 have created a new normal for travelers, but not everything has changed. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, shares four ways the coronavirus pandemic affected travel behavior and reveals the one travel trend that hasn’t changed. Travelers Search for COVID-19 Coverage As travelers begin booking […]

How Top Travel Destinations Were Impacted By the Coronavirus Pandemic

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 17, 2020 — Six months ago, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic, impacting travel worldwide. Data from travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals how travel to top tourist destinations has been affected since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Drastic Decrease in Travel to International Destinations Prior […]

International Destinations Entry Requirements: What Travelers Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 10, 2020 — Many countries remain closed to Americans, but even accessible destinations have strict rules for entry. As Americans prepare to travel internationally in early 2021, travelers have questions about these new restrictions. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down the coverage travel insurance can provide for travelers heading […]

Recent Trip Bookings Reveal Americans Prepare to Travel Internationally in Early 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. September 3, 2020 — International travel stalled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, data from travel insurance aggregator, Squaremouth, shows that 65% of 2021 trips booked this year, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, are to international destinations. Travelers Planning International Adventures In 2021 A pent up desire to travel abroad has […]

What Americans Need to Know Before Traveling Domestically

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. August 27, 2020 — International border closures and travel bans have led Americans to travel within the US. With domestic travel rising in popularity, travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth shares what travelers need to know before heading out of state. Coverage for Contracting COVID-19 Available Domestic travelers concerned that contracting COVID-19 will […]

For the First Time, Younger Travelers Insure the Majority of Trips

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. August 14, 2020 — Squaremouth reports a drastic decline in travel by older generations, as younger travelers become the most insured demographic in the US amidst COVID-19. How COVID-19 Has Impacted Travel Across Generations Prior to the pandemic, most insured trips were for the 50 and above age bracket. Now, 60% of […]

How COVID-19 Changed Travel: 3 Surprising Trends Revealed

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. July 29, 2020 — Half of US travelers say that coronavirus isolation recommendations did not impact their domestic travel plans, according to a recent report by travel insurance aggregator, Squaremouth. With US travelers remaining stateside, Squaremouth.com reveals 3 surprising trends in domestic travel amidst COVID-19. Vacation Rentals Surpass Hotel Stays Travelers Still […]

Despite Uncertain Economic Times, Domestic Travel Surges

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. July 24, 2020 — Despite COVID-19 travel restrictions and uncertainty, US residents are still taking vacations. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth.com, reports more US travelers than ever this year. Pent Up Demand for Travel Leads to Spike in Domestic Trips A 19% increase in the number of US travelers this year highlights […]