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2024 Travel Outlook: Squaremouth Predicts the 4 Biggest Travel Trends to Expect Next Year

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., November 30, 2023 — This year has been a challenging one for travelers, featuring passport delays, pilot strikes, natural disasters, and other uncommon disruptions. Looking ahead into the new year, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, reveals their predictions of the most notable travel trends to expect in 2024, and shares […]

The Rise of Blended Travel: The Fine Line Between Work & Play

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., November 9, 2023 — Remote work has allowed employees to work from anywhere – even while traveling – and many travelers are taking full advantage with blended trips. Blended travel refers to trips that include both work and leisure time, whether it’s adding extra vacation days to a business trip or working […]

43% of Travelers Have Taken a Blended Trip, Study Shows

In a remote workforce, blended travel has increased in popularity. Blended travel refers to the combination of work and leisure time while on a trip, such as working while on vacation or extending a work trip with vacation days. Squaremouth polled more than 2,500 customers regarding their upcoming trip to determine the popularity of blended […]

The Impact of Travel Delays and Missed Connections in 2023

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., October 25, 2023 – Delayed flights are becoming an all too familiar occurrence for travelers across the United States. Roughly 22% of all flights this year have arrived at their destination at least 15 minutes later than expected, according to data from the Department of Transportation. Lengthy delays can not only frustrate […]

Squaremouth Study Shows Popularity of Vacation Rentals

Squaremouth polled more than 7,000 customers regarding their upcoming trip to determine the popularity of vacation rentals among travelers buying travel insurance. The survey was sent to all Squaremouth customers between 9/18/2023 and 10/12/2023.

Traveler Spending Set to Increase in 2024, Survey Finds

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., September 26, 2023 — New survey results indicate that travelers are currently spending more on their trips than ever before, and expect their spending to increase even further next year. A recent survey from Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, polled more than 4,000 customers regarding their travel spending habits. The […]

New Study Shows Rise in Traveler Spending

Squaremouth polled more than 4,000 customers regarding their travel spending habits to identify real-time trends about our customer base. The survey was sent to all Squaremouth customers between 8/29/2023 and 9/10/2023.

Safari Tourism Continues to Grow, Despite Increasing Costs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., September 12, 2023 – New data indicates that travel to famous safari destinations continues to grow, despite rising trip costs. The leading US travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com, reveals that policy sales for destinations known for safari tourism more than tripled from 2020 to 2022, and breaks down how that trend is continuing […]

When Hurricanes Strike Home: How Travel Insurance Can Help Travelers Living In Harm’s Way

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 29, 2023 — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration revealed earlier this month they are expecting a busy finish to hurricane season. On August 26th, Hurricane Franklin formed and has since strengthened into the first major hurricane of the Atlantic season. Now, Hurricane Idalia is tracking to hit the west coast […]

Rated Best Overall Travel Insurance Provider by U.S. News

U.S. News recognizes Travelex as the best overall travel insurance provider in 2023. In a recent article published by U.S. News, Travelex was awarded 4.8 out of 5 stars and recognized as the best overall travel insurance provider. Travelex was recognized for their tailored policy options, plan affordability, coverage amounts, and customizable upgrade options. The […]