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You simply must visit South Africa
by Philip Wagenaar, second of three parts Last month I discussed my travels in Johannesburg. This month I will continue my travelogue of South Africa.
Paraty — a link to Brazil’s colonial heritage
by Deanna Palic (Second of two parts. Go to part one)
You simply must visit South Africa
by Philip Wagenaar, first of three parts “You now have to set your watch one hundred years back,” the captain announced as the plane descended toward the Johannesburg airport.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 336th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine. This issues marks a full 28 years of publication!
Little-known sources of emergency medical evacuation coverage
Among the choices to be made regarding travel insurance, emergency medical evacuation coverage continues to be what I recommend most.
SARS and travel insurance, plus websites and more
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has added a whole new dimension to international travel. This is a significant concern for mature travelers, as it has been reported that the fatality rate of patients over the age of 65 is 50%.
Cancel anytime, for any reason
Relaxed cancellation policies Reacting to the current uncertain travel conditions, airlines and tour companies have adopted (probably temporarily) flexible terms and conditions that will allow travelers to cancel or reschedule trips easily and with little or no penalty.
Free travel insurance (limited time only)! Cancel for any reason and get a 100% refund
In what may well be a travel industry first, Uniworld, to encourage the travel-shy, is offering free travel insurance on most of their 60 European river cruises in April and May of this year.
Travel insurance complications due to the September 11, 2001, attack
How did the travel insurance industry respond to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack and how did this affect travel insurance coverages for this period and for subsequent travel?
Travel insurance, travel safety and State Department advisories
Trip-cancellation/interruption coverage Will your trip-cancellation policy pay if you cancel a tour prior to departure because you feel uneasy due to political unrest or threats of terrorist problems? The short answer is no.