Adventure is a State of Mind
When traveling together with another person or a group, if possible, book your airline tickets together. This can help you stay together if changes are made to your flights, such as when flights are canceled due to inclement weather and you are rebooked on a different flight. And while we’re talking about flight snafus and cancelations…given the amount of money that you are paying for an adventure, it is usually a good idea to have trip insurance if you have nonrefundable flights or accommodations. Your credit card may provide this for free, but if not, this can often be bought through the airline at the time you purchase your ticket — many airlines give the option to add trip insurance at the end of the process of booking and paying for your tickets. Alternatively, there are a number of travel insurance companies you can find on the internet. Before you buy such insurance, however, read the fine print to make sure that it provides the type of coverage you might need. For example, a friend recently told me that her sister bought trip insurance because of worries that her anxiety might prevent her from being able to fly, only to find out after the fact that the policy she bought had an exemption for mental health and therefore would not cover a cancelation due to anxiety. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
