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Summer Trip Costs Up 38%, Spurring Demand for Budget-Friendly Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 2, 2025 — Travelers are bracing for what could be one of the priciest summer travel seasons on record. The average cost of a summer trip in 2025 is expected to reach $10,346, a 38% increase over Summer 2024. Data suggests this upward trend is unlikely to slow, leading many travelers […]

Coolcations Experience Significant Surge in Summer 2025 Travel Popularity

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 28, 2025 – Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison service, has announced that coolcations are experiencing significant increases in popularity this summer travel season. Travelers are planning to flock to destinations like Iceland, Norway, Canada, Scotland, and Ireland in increasing numbers. These coolcations are drawing travelers away from traditional European […]

Squaremouth Launches Tin Leg Cruise Product, Offering Comprehensive Coverage for Cruise Travelers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 26, 2025 – Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison service, is thrilled to announce the launch of Tin Leg Cruise, a new cruise insurance product. As cruise travel continues to surge, 74% of travelers this season are expected to insure their voyages, a marked increase from 38% in 2024. With […]

The White Lotus Effect Fuels Surge in Thailand Tourism and Travel Insurance Sales

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Mar 20, 2025 – Thailand has rapidly become one of the world’s top travel destinations, thanks in part to the global success of the hit HBO series The White Lotus, whose current season takes place there. Recent travel insurance comparison data from Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance marketplace, shows that Thailand […]

Measles and Norovirus Outbreaks Prompt Travel Insurance Coverage Updates as COVID Anniversary Approaches

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Mar 12, 2025 – The U.S. is currently facing a resurgence of measles, now reported in at least 12 states. Meanwhile, norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships are rising, adding to concerns for travelers as awareness of contagious illnesses grows. As the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, many travelers may still […]

Travel Concerns Surge Amid Federal Employee Layoffs, Office Mandates, and National Park Cuts

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. March 5, 2025 — A series of government policies are set to impact travel just ahead of what is expected to be one of the most expensive spring break seasons on record. Travelers are expressing growing concerns about their upcoming trips in light of federal employee layoffs, return-to-office mandates, and recent cuts […]

Travelers Reveal Their Top Summer Travel Concerns

Squaremouth Survey of 3,500 Travelers Highlights Top Traveler Concerns for Summer 2025 and how travel insurance can help ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Feb 28, 2025 — Following a winter marked by illness and airline disruptions, and with an expensive spring travel season ahead, travelers are already voicing concerns about their upcoming summer plans. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s […]

Why Travel Insurance Isn’t Just for Expensive Vacations

ST PETERSBURG FL Feb 20, 2025 — While many travelers associate travel insurance with bucket-list vacations or luxury cruises, it’s essential for protecting all types of trips—from adventurous getaways to study abroad experiences. Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance marketplace, highlights four types of travelers who can benefit from travel insurance. Coverage for the Adventurers […]

Spring Travel Trends: Adventure Seekers Drive Major Growth in 2025

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 14, 2025 — The spring travel season is fast approaching, and travelers are ready to invest in exciting adventures this year. Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance marketplace, surveyed over 8,000 travelers about their spring vacation plans, and the results are clear: adventure is a top priority. Over 60% of respondents […]

3 Travel Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You Big in 2025

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., February 6, 2025 – As travel costs continue to rise in 2025, many travelers are looking for ways to save money on their trips and their travel protection—but in the process, they may be making costly mistakes. Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison site, explains three mistakes travelers make that cause […]