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Record Fall Travel Costs Increase Popularity of Budget-Friendly Destinations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 29, 2024 — Travelers are gearing up for what could be one of the most expensive fall travel seasons to-date, with average trip costs up over 30% compared to last fall. Analyzing traveler spending and survey data from thousands of travel insurance policies purchased for trips this fall, leading travel insurance […]

Travel Anxiety on the Rise: Top Fall Traveler Concerns of 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 22, 2024 – In a recent Squaremouth survey of more than 4,000 travel insurance customers, 75% of respondents said they were more concerned about protecting their trip costs this fall compared to previous years. This amount of concern may be attributed to the impending Flu season, frequent airline disruptions and a […]

Travel Disruptions in 2024: The Rising Cost of Delays and Missed Connections

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 20, 2024 – Flight delays have become a common frustration for travelers throughout the United States. Roughly 21% 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 not only frustrate travelers, but can […]

Fall Travel Trends: Travel Is Up 8 Percent and Italy Takes Top Destination

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. August 7, 2024 — Despite the threat of frequent travel disruptions and an extremely active hurricane season, travel is still up by over 8% this fall, according to Squaremouth.com, the nation’s leading travel insurance marketplace. Analyzing traveler spending data from thousands of travel insurance policies purchased for trips this fall, Squaremouth reveals […]

88% of Americans Opt Out of Labor Day Travel Amid Rising Costs and Flight Delays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., August 1, 2024 — Far fewer travelers are planning Labor Day trips this year, with 88% opting to stay home, according to customer data* from travel insurance marketplace, Squaremouth.com. The travel industry has struggled recently amid global flight delays, increasing travel costs and a rocky start to hurricane season, and travelers are […]

Unforeseen Travel Disruptions Stress the Need to Buy Travel Insurance Early

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 25, 2024 — From historic hurricanes to global technology outages, 2024 has been plagued with unusual travel disruptions that have created chaos and frustration for travelers. Following this tumultuous first half of the year, travelers should expect increasing unpredictability. America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, says these recent travel disruptions highlight […]

Travel Insurance Mistakes: 2 Items You Should Never Include in Your Quote

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 19, 2024 — Travel insurance can protect you from financial losses due to unforeseen events, but many end up overspending, mistakenly believing that a higher price is always better. America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, reveals two things you should not include in their travel insurance quote. Refundable Trip Costs […]

Traveling During the Record-Breaking Hurricane Season? Here’s What You Should Know:

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., July 11, 2024 – The 2024 hurricane season is off to a record-breaking start, with Category 5 Hurricane Beryl leaving a trail of destruction across the Caribbean Sea and Mexican Gulf. With this hurricane season forecasted to be the most active in history, travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, explains the 2 most […]

4 Common Travel Insurance Myths Debunked By Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 28, 2024 – While travel insurance is more popular than ever, many aspects of coverage often get misinterpreted. America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, debunks 4 common myths travelers misunderstand when it comes to purchasing travel insurance. Myth 1: Higher Cost Means Better Coverage A common misconception is that a […]

Surge in International Event Travel Despite Rising Costs, Reports Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., June 26, 2024 — Whether it’s tickets to Taylor Swift’s European Tour or an all-access pass to the Paris 2024 Olympics, more travelers are booking international trips to ticketed events in 2024, and travel prices are only going up. New customer survey data* from Squaremouth, America’s leading travel insurance comparison site, reveals […]