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Does Travel Insurance Cover a Delayed Passport?

Key Takeaways Passport Issues That Travel Insurance Won’t Cover Standard travel insurance typically won’t cover delays for processing your passport, even if the delay is outside your control. You are responsible for keeping track of your travel documents and making sure they’re in your possession, valid and up-to-date. Travel insurance generally won’t cover: Tip: Many […]

Which Airlines Mishandle the Most Luggage?

Key Data Points Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) releases an annual report on how airlines performed during the previous calendar year. Our review of data from the past year found that travelers may be at a proportionally higher risk for lost, damaged, or delayed luggage when traveling on certain airlines in the […]

Can I Buy Travel Insurance for a One-Way Trip?

Key Takeaways Not all trips have set-in-stone return dates. Sometimes it makes more sense to leave your return plans open, whether you’re visiting family overseas, backpacking across multiple countries, working remotely, or simply deciding where your travels will take you next. If you’re planning a one-way trip and wondering if you can buy travel protection […]

Safari Travel Trends: 2026 Data Report

Key Data Points: Squaremouth insured trip cost data shows that 8 of the 15 most expensive countries to visit in 2026 are Safari destinations. In 2026, the average safari costs American travelers over $25,000 per trip. Survey data shows that over half of all travelers (52%) are interested in taking a safari, making it the […]

Should I Buy Delta Flight Insurance?

Key Takeaways How Does Delta Flight Insurance Work? Delta Flight Insurance is an optional travel insurance policy that you can add to your flight at checkout for an extra fee. It reimburses your non-refundable flight costs in case you need to cancel your trip for a covered reason. It also covers you for other common […]

How Far in Advance Should You Book a Solo Trip?

Key Takeaways Solo travel is more popular than ever before. From safaris to cruises, travel suppliers around the world are experiencing an increase in solo travel bookings in 2026. A recent Squaremouth survey of more than 4,000 travelers found that nearly one-third are considering taking a solo trip within the next year. Among Gen Z […]

Is Viking Travel Insurance Worth It?

Key Takeaways What Is Viking Trip Mate Insurance? Viking Trip Mate, underwritten by Generali and administered by Trip Mate, is an optional cruise insurance plan that you can add for an extra fee while booking, or any time up until your final payment. It includes a Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) waiver that reimburses 100% […]

Disney Cruise Travel Insurance: Should You Get It for Your Family?

Key Takeaways Overview of the Disney Cruise Line Vacation Protection Plan The Disney Cruise Vacation Protection Plan, underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, is an optional cruise insurance that you can add to your cruise at the time of purchase for an extra fee. You can also add it to your cruise at any time up […]

Travel Insurance & Earthquakes: What’s Covered?

Key Takeaways In early 2025, thousands of tourists were forced to evacuate Santorini, Greece, with little notice as the island experienced weeks of earthquake activity. As hotels closed and cruise itineraries were forced to change course, many travelers were left wondering where to go, what to do, and what protection they had. This uncertainty is […]

Celebrity CruiseCare Review: Is It Worth It?

Key Takeaways Celebrity CruiseCare Pros & Cons Pros Cons What Is Celebrity CruiseCare? Celebrity CruiseCare is an optional travel protection plan available to U.S. residents when booking a Celebrity cruise. It’s designed to provide cruisers with a convenient way to protect themselves financially against common cruise disruptions, such as delays, cancellations, illness, and more. CruiseCare […]