DISCLAIMER: This is a sponsored post from Allianz Global Assistance (AGA Service Co.) and I have received compensation for it, but all opinions are my own.
You know how much I have travelled this year, even abroad! My job as an influencer puts me in a position to travel to different events and conferences; so unexpected events are always on my mind. I’ve also got to make sure that I have the correct currencies wherever I am by checking the latest forecasts to see what my exchange rate may be so I have enough to travel with, and for any other expenses that may pop up.
Sometimes I have minutes to catch a connection or I will miss an important event at my destination!
A flight cancelled means the first day of an important conference missed or a presentation I was invited to give cancelled! Not even to mention lost luggage which would be a disaster, given I’m a fashion blogger!!!
Last year I lost $2,000 with a popular travel site, because I booked my flights to Brazil and did not have insurance when our passport delays prevented us from traveling on the scheduled date. After that, I knew I had to take action and be protected; after all, these things happen all the time! Even though it wasn’t my fault, they did not want to know.
My hectic travel schedule also made me rethink the way I booked flights and planned trips after all, traveling can be stressful, especially now, around the holidays. Canceled flights are just one of the many misadventures that I am forced to endure in commercial flights. It is worth mentioning that with increasing numbers of travelers crowded into airports and with limited facilities, commercial flights have almost become unbearable for me. That is why, like other people who are frequent flyers; have a tight schedule; or have tons of luggage with them, I had also started looking elsewhere for alternatives. Luckily, fellow mates of mine advised me to book air charter services. They apparently had an adventure-holiday plan on getting the SUP rentals in San Diego, California and chartered a flight there! Chartering have many advantages including traveling with more comfort, avoiding typical airport problems, avoiding the lengthy layovers. Not to forget the biggest benefit: I can choose who to fly with unlike in a commercial flight where I can be crammed inside the plane with total strangers.
Also, having good travel insurance can prevent and remediate any bumps during your travel!
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I know I will not leave my home for another trip without being covered! So I’ve decided to give you my five best tips to navigate this holiday season without hiccups:
Tip 1:
Plan ahead; check your schedule and flights which will allow you to meet your commitments at your destination. If you are ; A) travelling in a large group; B) short on time; or C) have tons of luggage, it would be wise to rent your own private jet.
Tip 2:
It’s always a good idea to allow extra time to get to the airport before a trip during the holidays, and pack carry-on luggage if possible to avoid lost packages and baggage fees and delays that can lead to missed connections. I always do that!
Tip 3:
Travel insurance from Allianz Global Assistance will reimburse prepaid deposits and expenses if you have to cancel your trip for an illness or injury, or other unexpected situation covered by your policy, giving you peace of mind when you travel. You never know!! While you can file a lawsuit with a lawyer (learn more) if the injury wasn’t your fault, this is a complicated process and insurance is the simpler option in making sure you don’t end up with a huge medical bill.
Tip 4:
Use technology to keep you updated on flight updates and changes. I always download the airline app, another great idea is to have the Allianz App (https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/travelsmart.htm) on the phone!
Tip 5:
A stress free holiday season starts with packing ahead and making sure you purchase gifts ahead of time, so all you have to do is travel!
Hope you’ve enjoyed my tips! They have saved me this year and will help me this Holiday Season! If I can leave you with just one tip, it’s to consider adding travel insurance to your checklist!
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The holidays definitely have a lot of stress involved. And so does travel. It is good to have some tips to manage both!
These are great travel tips! Travel is usually not stressful for me, but when I have all my kids and my dog it becomes quite stressful. We try to avoid travel over the holidays, and go on off times.
That is so awesome that you are heading to the Disney event in February. I am so glad that you found a travel service that is helpful!
Great tips! I’m fairly scatterbrained, so my boyfriend handles most trip planning – so I’ll make sure he takes a look at this
My biggest stress when traveling is packing. And I agree packing ahead of time saves us so much stress.
I haven’t had the opportunity to travel in a long time. I am hoping that I can plan a surprise Disney vacation for my youngest son. He hasn’t had the opportunity to go. I also dream of being able to take them on a cruise too. I will have to use this service when it comes time to plan my trip.
Insurance is definitely important. We never had it and then needed it so now we never travel without it.
These are all great tips for staying stress free. Travel is stressful enough so the holidays are even worse.
That’s awful that you lost so much on the Brazil trip.I agree insurance is a necessity.
What a brilliant tips! Stress is just over there in any occasions! I’m really glad you shared it
Thanks for these useful tips! Definitely using these for our next trip!
I travel a lot for business and pleasure and could not agree more with all your stress-free holiday trip tips. Most important of all: packing ahead of time so you don’t stress out an forget something you really needed.
I am so glad my business trips are done for the year. I love that you said to get to the airport earlier – that is something I struggle with. For the new year, I am working in extra time so there is less stress.
Sounds like such a useful app when traveling! That’s crazy you lost so much money due to passport delays!
The holidays can be SO stressful! I think giving yourself extra time to get from point A to Point B is so key! Rushing can just make everything and everybody that much more crazy!
These are all great tips to avoid stress while traveling. Having travel insurance is so important.
AMAZING tips! Sometimes this time of year involves so much travel that you start to hate it! These tips will help prevent any Grinchiness from creeping in.
Excellent tips! We always travel especially during the holidays and I know exactly how stressful it can be. Over the years we’ve been getting better and better on making it less stressful.
I never used to think I needed these kinds of things, but now with 2 kids, my husband’s schedule changing and who knows what, it is a vital part to travel!
Planning ahead is very important, especially that everyone seems to be in a rush during the holidays. These are very helpful tips.
I always end up at the airport way to early. I am to worried about missing the plane. I need to download the airports app to keep an eye on my flight.
I think these are all such great tips. I won’t be traveling anywhere during the holidays this year. I’m lucky to have most my family close by, so I won’t have to drive to far.
It is so important to have travel insurance. I try to start packing and preparing for a trip as early as I can. These are great ways to help reduce the stress of traveling.
Love these tips! We’ve never gotten insurance of any kind when traveling, but after hearing about your loss, I think we need to reconsider.
Great tips to consider anytime you travel, especially in the winter. I need a getaway!
Thanks for the tips!! Definitely will have in keep these in mind when on the road later this week.
Great tips – you’re such a jet setter! 🙂 I love your suitcase, so cute!
I have that same Minnie Mouse suitcase! My family travels quite a bit, but we are staying close to home this holiday season. So many of your tips will come in handy the next time we travel.
I ADORE that Minnie Mouse bag! I’m stress free if Disney is involved 😉
Very true about packing ahead. If you do that one thing right, it relieves a lot of stress.
Oh wow that was a lot of money to lose. It’s great that you are covered now when you plan trips. My sister travels a lot, I need to send her your post link. Very valuable and useful tips.
Thank you for this. Last year i did more traveling as well and hope to do even more this year. I will definitely keep these guys in my phone.
Great tips! We travel a lot and all of these tips are defiantly right on the money!
I admit that I am one who always passes on the travel insurance. I am sure one day it will bite me.
Great tips, and I love your bag! Travel insurance is so important. Have so much fun at DSMMC!
Ooooh they sound like a serious help for travelers! We travel frequently as well and will be at DSMMC in 2017, too! I’ll have to look into Allianz 😉
These are great tips. We love to travel as a family, but between scheduling and actually getting where we’re going, it can be a nightmare, ESPECIALLY during the holidays.