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How to Pack for a Flight: 5 Tips to Pack Light & Travel Smart

Your flights booked, accommodations are set, and you’ve made a loose itinerary for your upcoming trip. All that’s left to do now is pack your bags. As simple as it sounds, this can often be the most stressful part of taking a trip. In our recent survey that polled more than 375 travel insurance customers, […]

Trip Protection 101: How Does Travel Insurance Work?

If you’re planning an upcoming trip, travel insurance can be a worthwhile investment. Travel insurance allows you to recoup pre-paid travel expenses if your trip is cancelled or interrupted. Most plans also cover things like emergency medical expenses and lost luggage. Here’s what you need to know about travel insurance, including how it works, what […]

Icon of the Seas: World’s Largest Cruise Ship Sets Tone for Record-Breaking Year

The cruise industry is making a big splash in 2024, as Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas – the largest cruise ship in the world – makes its maiden voyage on January 27. And while much has been made about the size of the ship, its timing is just as important. The Icon of the […]

The Traveler’s Guide to Airline Travel Insurance

Airline flights can be disrupted for bad weather, mechanical issues, and any number of other unforeseen events. When flights are delayed or even canceled, it can add unexpected costs to your trip, such as meal expenses and hotel charges. Airline travel insurance can reimburse you for those expenses and help keep your trip costs within […]

Does Travel Insurance Cover AirBnb? Everything You Need to Know

Since it launched in 2008, Airbnb has become a household name among avid and casual travelers. By offering unique vacation accommodations and experiences, Airbnb is able to provide a service that many hotel chains simply can’t compete with. However, these stays often come with a steep price tag, with NerdWallet reporting that Airbnb stays can […]

How to Buy Travel Insurance on Squaremouth

Finding the best travel insurance policy for an upcoming trip can be an overwhelming task. With hundreds of plans to choose from, many with similar coverage options, today’s travelers have more trip protection options than ever before. At Squaremouth, our goal is to help travelers find the best policy at the lowest possible price. To […]

Where to Buy Travel Insurance in 2025

Purchasing travel insurance is easier now than ever before. With hundreds of travel insurance policies at your fingertips, travelers can find, compare, and purchase insurance coverage in minutes. But with so many options available, knowing how and where to buy travel insurance can get overwhelming. Below, we’ll discuss some popular places where today’s travelers are […]

Filing a Travel Insurance Claim: Step by Step Guide

In a perfect world, there would be such a thing as risk-free travel. Unfortunately, no matter what type of trip we are planning, there’s always the chance that things go wrong. Travel insurance exists to offer protection from the unexpected, and mitigate the financial risks associated with traveling. In the unfortunate event that you encounter […]

How Much Does Travel Insurance Cost in 2025?

Key Takeaways: What is the Average Cost of Travel Insurance in 2025? Internal sales data from Squaremouth reveals that the average cost of travel insurance is roughly $21 per day. The average premium in 2025 for Squaremouth visitors is $311, with an average trip length of 15 days. This is a slight increase from 2024, […]

Is Travel Insurance Worth It? Squaremouth Explains

The cost of travel continues to rise, with Squaremouth finding that the average trip costs $7,030 in 2025, roughly 25% higher than just five years ago. As the price of airfare, hotels, and other travel-related costs surge worldwide, the idea of spending additional money on travel insurance can seem like an unnecessary expense. However, one […]