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Economic Pressures Shift Travel Behaviors — But Most Americans Still Aren’t Giving Up Their Vacations

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 24, 2025 — Despite inflation and economic concerns, travelers are standing firm. A new survey by Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison site, reveals that many travelers are still taking their vacations — though not without a few compromises. In the survey of over 2,000 travelers, Squaremouth found that 65% […]

Adventure Travelers Go Green: 60% Now Prioritize Sustainability Ahead of Earth Day

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 21, 2025 — With Earth Day on the horizon, eco-conscious travel is gaining serious momentum. According to Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison service, sustainable travel is seeing a notable surge this spring. In a recent survey of more than 8,000 travelers, over 60% said they are prioritizing sustainability in […]

Survey Reveals Growing Trend in Health and Wellness Travel Amid Economic Concerns

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 9, 2025 — Squaremouth, the nation’s top travel insurance comparison service, today announced a growing trend of travelers prioritizing rest and relaxation this summer amid ongoing economic uncertainty. According to the survey, 24% of respondents plan to take a health and wellness-focused trip in the next year, marking a significant 51% […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]