Travel insurance, explained before you need it.
Clear guides to what travel insurance covers, what it costs in your 60s, 70s and 80s, and the questions to ask before a cruise or a trip abroad.
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- Travel Insurance
What travel insurance covers, what it costs, and how to compare policies.
- Medical Coverage Abroad
Health coverage outside the U.S.: travel medical plans and evacuation coverage.
- Cruise Travel
Insurance and health questions to settle before a river or ocean cruise.
- Trip Planning
Practical planning for comfortable, well-protected trips.
Latest guides
- Cruise Travel Insurance for Seniors: What to Check Before You Sail
Cruise travel insurance for seniors: how medical evacuation, Medicare's 6-hour cruise rule, pre-existing condition waivers and cruise line plans actually work.
Updated October 20, 2026
- Do I Need Travel Medical Insurance Abroad?
Do I need travel medical insurance abroad? What your U.S. health plan often won't pay overseas, and how travel medical differs from trip cancellation cover.
Updated October 20, 2026
- Medical Evacuation Insurance: What It Is and What It Typically Costs
Medical evacuation insurance pays to transport you to care. The CDC cites $25,000 to over $250,000 per evacuation. Here's what it covers and what to check.
Updated October 20, 2026
- Trip Planning Checklist for Older Travelers
A trip planning checklist for older travelers: CDC-based health prep, medication and document steps, insurance timing, and the trip risks worth flagging early.
Updated October 20, 2026
- How Much Does Travel Insurance Cost for Seniors?
Travel insurance typically costs 4% to 10% of your trip cost, says the NAIC. See what drives the price up for older travelers and how to judge a fair total.
Updated October 20, 2026
- Is Travel Insurance Worth It for Seniors?
Is travel insurance worth it for seniors? Work through the real math: policies run about 4%-10% of trip cost versus evacuation bills from $25,000 to $250,000.
Updated October 20, 2026