Originally Posted by
rsbob
Not across the pond this time. Heading to Laredo, Meh-he-co. Was there pre-COVIDs and fell in love with how non-touristy (compared to the Mexican resort hot spots), laid-back it was. And for any evil doers reading, the house will be occupied, our faithful killer labradoodle guarding the bikes not withstanding.
One thing that came in muy handy on our last trip was travel insurance. Since we couldn’t finish the trip and had to fly home early, we got back $8K from the insurance company. In the day and age of COVID and uncertain weather events and interruptions - yes we had that happen too - insurance really came through.
Yep. Lots of reasons to buy travel insurance. When your parents are frail, you never know when you'll need to cancel a trip and stay home. And another reason ... Medicare (as well as many health insurance policies) do not cover medical care in foreign countries, most travel insurance does (up to $50K or so).