When I dabbled in college theatre, I often heard the phrase "the show must go on." If someone became ill, the cast would find a way to replace that person and perform for the paying audience. If scenery or costumes were unfinished, everyone pitched in to complete the necessary tasks.
Travel problems can be messy, too.
Some must cut trips short to return home for an emergency. Others never begin the intended journey, and an unfortunate few discover their provider has gone bankrupt or skipped town.
It pays to have some insurance that covers these situations. It's often called "travel interruption coverage" or "travel cancelation protection."
Here are some issues to consider as you decide whether or not to invest in a policy.
Do you have the financial resources to pay for most of this trip all over again?
That's a toughie for most of us. Our travel resources are limited. Children need braces and the car needs new tires. Just about everyone who isn't wealthy can ill afford to pay for a trip and then pay for many non-refundable items a second time.
If your answer is "no," you should keep thinking about some insurance to protect yourself.
Click "next" to the right for some tips on how and what you should purchase.
