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Island Destinations extends trip protection plan to all bookings (06/09/2006)

Luxury tour operator Island Destinations is offering complimentary trip insurance on all bookings for all travelers listed on the reservation, including infants and children.

 

Trip disruption coverage due to hurricanes is included in the insurance, which covers scenarios ranging from medical emergencies on vacation to stolen or damaged baggage.

 

The coverage, provided by Travelex Insurance Services, includes trip interruption ($10,000 per person) and trip delay ($300 per person); baggage protection against theft, damage and loss ($500 per person) and delay ($100 per person); medical protection including accident and sickness ($5,000 per person) and evacuation ($25,000 per person); and travel accident protection ($10,000 per person).

 

In addition, available from $59 per person, is the firm’s Peace of Mind Cancellation and Trip Protection plan, which enables travelers to cancel and/or change either the land and/or air portion of their trip for any reason prior to the scheduled departure without paying change or cancellation fees.

 

For details, call (877) 903-2525 or visit www.islanddestinations.com.

 

To contact the reporter who wrote this article, send e-mail to Gay Nagle Myers at gmyers@travelweekly.com.