LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Thousands of travelers fled the Gulf Coast last week ahead of Hurricane Milton and are now returning home.
Many people have lost the vacations they spent months saving and planning. So is there any way to recover?
In these situations, it’s very easy to get a voucher for a future airline trip, but it can be much harder to get a full refund for an Airbnb or cruise.
That’s where travel insurance comes in handy!
According to NerdWallet, there are two types of insurance, and both are worth considering.
Travel insurance covers lost baggage, medical treatment, and emergency medical evacuation.
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Trip cancellation insurance covers you if you cancel for reasons such as weather, illness, or unemployment.
What happens if you lose your vacation rental due to a tropical storm?
Vrbo’s automatic “Book with Confidence” guarantee and Airbnb’s “Air Cover” guarantee cover you if your property becomes unavailable, but not if you cancel.
So even if it’s a basic plan, consider paying an extra $100 or so in premiums.
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