Lost Luggage? What to do before and after.

by TravelAgent | Jan 15, 2019 | FAQ, Insurance, Know Before You Go, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

The following post is based on a Travelers United article by Charlie Leocha. Three categories of lost luggage rules … before, during, and after travel. Every traveler needs to be aware of the luggage rules that should be followed prior to traveling, during...

Common Reasons Insurance Claims are Denied

by TravelAgent | Jan 2, 2019 | Insurance, Know Before You Go

Unfortunately, many travelers find themselves in financial difficulties because they did not purchase travel insurance. There is great wisdom in purchasing travel insurance, but sometimes, even though they did buy insurance, travelers unwittingly negate their...

Visiting Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity?

by TravelAgent | Dec 24, 2018 | Bethlehem, Good News from Israel, Highlights, Israel Tourism News, Know Before You Go, Things to See/Do, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

The star marks the traditional location of Jesus’ birth in the basement of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Photo Credit: BiblePlaces.com/Todd Bolen Over the last several years, the number of visitors at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem have grown...

Most Common Travel Related Accidents and Injuries

by TravelAgent | Dec 3, 2018 | Insurance, Know Before You Go, Options, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

Travel Guard has published their list of the most common travel related accidents and injuries. *Renting and using vehicles such as mopeds, Segways, jet skis or scooters without proper instructions. *Drinking alcohol: Falls cause numerous injuries, and poor judgement...

Baggage Fees Going Up, Up, Up

by TravelAgent | Sep 20, 2018 | Know Before You Go, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

Jet Blue and United got the ball rolling, and now Delta and American are following suit with a baggage fee increase. Delta and American are both increasing the fee for the first bag from $25 to $30. The fee for a second bag on both carriers is increasing from $35 to...

Plastic Airport Security Trays Full of Viruses

by TravelAgent | Sep 13, 2018 | Know Before You Go, Safety, Travel Tips, Trip Prep

The following article was provided by Incentive Connection Travel. The highest levels of respiratory viruses at airports are on the plastic trays used at security checkpoints, a new study finds. Researchers took samples from a variety of of surfaces at Helsinki-Vantaa...