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Rising Travel Costs Led to a Big Shift in Travel Insurance Payouts in 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 30, 2025 – As travel costs surged in 2024, more travelers sought protection through travel insurance, leading to an 18% increase in paid claims over the previous year. This rise in claims coincided with a dramatic 37% spike in payout amounts, which grew from an average of $1,900 to $2,609. Squaremouth.com, […]

2025 Travel Trends: Top Insights and Money-Saving Tips Amid Rising Costs

ST. PETERSBURG Fla., January 23, 2025 — While rising travel costs are impacting trip planning, travelers are still determined to make their 2025 getaways a reality. Squaremouth, America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, surveyed over 4,000 travelers to uncover their 2025 plans and shares four expert tips on securing the best travel insurance policy. Travelers […]

Historic Norovirus Outbreak Sparks Cruise Concerns: How Travel Insurance Can Help

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 15, 2025 – Norovirus is reaching historic levels in 2025, according to new data from the CDC, with cruise ships at the epicenter. These outbreaks are raising concerns not only for travelers already on cruises, but also for those who are considering canceling their trips altogether. Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel […]

Is Spring Break 2025 the Most Expensive Yet? Here’s What You Need to Know

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., January 9, 2025 – Students and families are eagerly counting down the days until spring break, which is shaping up to be both a busy and expensive travel season. With travelers spending more than ever on trips this spring break, Squaremouth, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, provides a breakdown of the […]

2025 Wave Season: 3 Surprising Trends Shaping Cruise Vacations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Jan. 3, 2025 — The 2025 wave season is here and travelers are flocking to cruise ships to escape the winter blues. New data from Squaremouth, America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, reveals the top trends for this year’s wave season, along with expert tips for travelers setting sail in 2025. Travel […]

Holiday Travel 2024: Top Destinations and Essential Travel Tips

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. December 19, 2024 – A record number of travelers are expected to hit the roads and skies this holiday season, and where they’re going may surprise you. Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace, analyzed data from thousands of policies purchased for travel this holiday season, revealing where travelers are heading and […]

2024 Travel Recap: 6 Surprising Travel Industry Trends

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 11, 2024 – The 2024 travel year was filled with surprises. Record-breaking hurricane and holiday travel seasons, increased traveler anxiety, frequent travel delays, and updated DOT travel regulations were just some of the year’s notable trends. Analyzing traveler spending and survey data from thousands of travel insurance policies purchased for trips […]

Essential Holiday Travel Tips Amid Record-Breaking Crowds and Costs

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., December 4, 2024— With this holiday travel season shaping up to be one of the busiest and priciest since before the pandemic, airlines, airports, and passengers are bracing themselves for a hectic holiday season. Holiday travel is often fraught with seasonal illnesses, delays, and cancellations, with 22% of travelers revealing they’ve submitted […]

Squaremouth Reveals the Top 4 Reasons Travel Insurance Claims Are Denied—And How to Avoid Them

While travel insurance can give you peace of mind and prevent substantial financial losses while traveling, misunderstanding your policy can lead to an automatic denial when it comes to filing a claim. America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down the top 4 reasons travel insurance claims are denied, and how to give yourself […]

The World’s Costliest Corners Revealed: Where Travelers Spent the Most in 2024

ST. PETERSBURG Fla., November 14, 2024 — With 2024 coming to a close, Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance comparison site, is revealing where luxury-loving travelers spent their money in 2024 and which destinations were the most costly. Trips to Africa, Antarctica, French Antarctic Territories, and the islands of Oceania cost the most. This year, […]