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Norovirus (“Winter Vomiting Disease”) Surges During Holiday Travel; Travel Insurance Coverage Explained

St. Petersburg, FL – December 22, 2025 — Norovirus cases are climbing just as holiday travel peaks, with 122 million Americans projected to be on the move through January 1. Responsible for 20 million infections every year, crowded airports and holiday gatherings create conditions for the virus to easily spread. WastewaterSCAN data shows that there […]

Winter Storms Disrupt Travel; Travel Insurance Coverage Explained

St. Petersburg, FL – December 19, 2026 — As winter continues, freezing storms, snow, and ice are creating dangerous conditions and major travel disruptions nationwide. Travelers are experiencing delayed or cancelled flights, with more winter storms expected throughout the holiday season. According to NBC News, over 7,000 flights into, within, and out of the U.S. […]

A Major Airline Rule Change You May Have Missed — How It Will Affect 2026 Travel

St. Petersburg, FL – December 8, 2025 — Nearly a month ago, a rollback of a proposed air-travel protection occurred and may have gone unnoticed by travelers amid the post-Government Shutdown chaos and the rush of holiday travel. On November 17, 2025, the Trump Administration officially withdrew the proposed Joe Biden-era rule that would have […]

Squaremouth Showcases 2025 Travel Protection Additions as Travelers Plan for 2026

St. Petersburg, FL – December 3, 2025 — As we near the end of 2025, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison platform, reflects on a year of significant growth, marked by the addition of new travel insurance partners and expanded coverage options now available on its marketplace. These additions reaffirm the company’s commitment to […]

FAA Lifts Flight Restrictions Ahead of Thanksgiving, Holiday Travel Returns to Normal

Families and travelers nationwide can enjoy smoother journeys this Thanksgiving, with travel insurance as added protection. St. Petersburg, FL – November 20, 2025 — While millions of travelers are preparing for their Thanksgiving plans and many are likely anxious due to recent events, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison platform, reassures families that air […]

Shutdown Impacts to Linger: How Travelers Can Navigate Holiday Disruptions

Following the 43-day government shutdown, Squaremouth shares tips for holiday travelers and what to expect as delays persist. St. Petersburg, FL – November 14, 2025 — The longest government shutdown in US history officially ended on November 12, 2025, and Americans are preparing to take flight for their pre-planned holiday travels. Experts at Squaremouth, the […]

Travel Nightmares: How Travel Insurance Can Help When Trips Turn Terrifying

St. Petersburg, FL – October 28, 2025 — This fall travel season, many travel nightmares are making headlines. From government shutdowns and hurricanes to medical emergencies and cruise chaos, these spooky scenarios can turn a dream vacation into a real-life horror story. Squaremouth, a leading travel insurance comparison site, shares common travel disruptions lurking around […]

More Travelers Are Using AI Without Realizing the Risks, Says Squaremouth

St. Petersburg, FL – October 21, 2025 — Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to gain popularity among various industries, including travel. More travelers are turning to tools like ChatGPT as a quick way to plan their trips, prompting the tool to build itineraries, find hotels and flights, and plan activities. However, they might not realize the […]

What Travelers Should Know: Travel Insurance During the Government Shutdown

St. Petersburg, FL – October 14, 2025 — With the current government shutdown disrupting air travel nationwide, travelers are left wondering what protections they actually have. From TSA staffing shortages to delayed flights and canceled trips, the impacts are wide-reaching and expensive. According to an article by CNBC, if the shutdown does not end by […]

From Storms to Shutdowns: The Top Fall Travel Risks in 2025

St. Petersburg, FL – October 3, 2025 — Fall brings cooler weather, changing foliage, a busy sports and entertainment season, and family gatherings. However, it’s also a season of many travel risks, and preparation goes beyond packing the right clothes for the weather. From the recent government shutdown to active hurricane threats, airline labor strikes, […]