Think travel insurance is just an optional expense? Think again. With Americans planning to spend $226 billion on travel this year, smart travelers are making insurance non-negotiable.
From missed flights and cruise ports to unexpected illness and injury, this episode dives deep into the myriad of travel interruptions that could upend your trip and how to protect yourself from them.
You'll discover why more Americans than ever are prioritizing vacations, the surprising travel trends shaping 2025, and the simple safety net that could save your entire trip investment.
What You’ll Learn:
03:39 The "what could go wrong" scenarios you never considered
09:35 Daniel's $3,000 hospital nightmare in Punta Cana
16:57 What 2020 taught us about travel priorities
28:15 The "Taylor Swift Effect" on the travel industry
40:10 The one travel rule that offers instant peace of mind
Today, host Angie Orth welcomes Daniel Durazo from Allianz Partners, a travel insurance expert with decades of industry experience. He helps guide travelers through protection strategies and shares insights from Allianz's annual Vacation Confidence Index.
You’ll learn essential strategies for protecting your travel investment and hear real-world examples of when travel insurance becomes a financial lifesaver. You’ll also hear about current travel trends, like “bleisure”, “The Taylor Swift Effect”, and “micro-cations”.
Connect with Daniel Durazo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldurazo/
CTA: Have you had a travel emergency where insurance saved the day? An experience where you wish you’d had it? Tell us about it in the comments!
Connect with AAA:
Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aaa-auto-club-enterprises
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