Take Control Back

Take Control back by buying Travel Insurance with "Cancel for Any Reason" Option. 

The recent East Cost storm "Sandy" reminded me of another reason why it is important to have your own control over when you need or want to cancel a vacation.  Many travelers who had booked cruises during the recent 2012 Sandy storm were at the mercy of the cruise line's decision on what to do.  Cruise lines typically have a clause that allows them to alter itineraries and this can be a factor during hurricane season.  However, the massive "Sandy" storm left little choices in alternative itineraries.

USA Today reported how unhappy some travelers were with the decisions of Norwegian cruise lines.  "I really wish that (Norwegian) could show a bit more compassion toward its guests," says Robert Kipp, 45, of Ontario, Canada, one of the vacationers who was scheduled to board the 2,394-passenger vessel on Monday for a nine-night voyage to the Caribbean but is now facing a shortened trip to Bermuda.   Norwegian says the Monday voyage, which has been pushed back due to the closure of New York's port in the wake of Sandy, is now expected to begin on Friday — four days behind schedule. Instead of sailing to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, St. Maarten and the Dominican Republic, the ship will head to Bermuda for a two-day stay.

Other cruise lines like Carnival offered full refunds.  Norwegian cruise liners were faced with shorten trips and trying to rearrange travel schedules during the chaos of the storm and the effects on transportation after the storm.

This leads us to taking back control of your vacation and the money spent on vacation.  Buying Travel Insurance with the "Cancel for Any Reason" option from individual travel insurance vendors can give you more latitude and choices in events like Sandy.  In addition, buying insurance from the Travel Vendor like a cruise line might only offer a voucher for another cruise where independent Travel Insurance will offer your money back so you have the flexibility to plan another trip that suits your needs and budget.   When buying your travel insurance be sure to buy when you make your deposit, in most cases, there will be a waiver for any preexisting conditions when purchased with your initial deposit. 

Contact Pamper Me Travel for help with your next travel vacations.  http://www.PamperMeTravel.net  email:   Leslie@PamperMeTravel.net