Top Ten Reasons to Protect Your Trip

At VacayMyWay,  your peace of mind is just as important to us as finding the perfect destination for your planned travel. That’s why we’ve partnered with RentalGuardian to facilitate offers of travel protection plans to our U.S. and Canadian guests. Whether you’re booking a dream getaway or a quick weekend trip, travel protection gives you the confidence to make travel plans without worrying about losing money if you need to cancel. 

*Here are ten reasons why travel protection might be the smartest item you pack:

  1. Trip Cancellation Reimbursement

If you need to cancel due to an unexpected illness, injury, or family emergency, travel protection can reimburse up to 100% of your trip cost. 

  1. Trip Interruption & Delay Coverage

Don’t let airline or other unexpected delays ruin your plans.

  • Reimbursement is available for travel delays caused by covered reasons such as weather-caused flight delays.
  • If you need to cut your trip short, you may be reimbursed for the unused portion.
  1. Protection from the Unexpected

Travel protection shields you from risksthat can hit before or even during your trip:

  • Lost or damaged baggage
  • Emergency medical expenses
  • Transportation back home if needed
  • Loss of non-refundable deposits due to covered events
  1. Emergency Medical & Evacuation Coverage

Many domestic health insurance plans don’t follow youwhen you travel.

  • Travel protection can reimburse you for emergency care
  • Medically necessary evacuations
  • Unexpected associated expenses. Just make sure to keep all medical documents and receipts as you’ll need them for any claim.
  1. Standard vs. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) Options

You choose your level of flexibility:

  • Standard coverage offers 100% reimbursement for 30+ specific cancellation reasons.
  • CFAR coverage lets you Cancel For Any Reason not listed and still receive a partial refund.

Note: CFAR is not available to residents of New York state or Quebec province in Canada.

  1. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions

Coverage for pre-existing conditions is available, (if you purchase within the “time-sensitive period” after booking. Miss the window, and those conditions may be excluded.) 

  1. Ski Season Protection

Booked a mountain getaway? If a significant percentage of ski trails are closed for 24+ hours due to poor weather or lack of snow, you can get reimbursed for lift tickets.

  1. Immediate Coverage & Risk-Free Review Period

Coverage begins at 12:01 a.m. the day after purchase. Most policies come with a 15-day “free look” period: review the terms, and if you’re not satisfied, you can cancel for a full refund.

  1. Flexible Plan Modifications

Change of plans? You can adjust trip dates, trip length, or increase your coverage if you add non-refundable expenses like flights. Contact the provider for assistance.

  1. Let’s Talk CFAR Again

We know we already mentioned it, but it’s worth repeating: Cancel For Any Reason gives you the power to back out for your reason—not just the ones listed in the policy—and still recover a portion of your trip cost.

 

Final Thought: Travel protection isn’t just about planning for the unexpected; it’s about traveling with peace of mind. It’s a smart move that lets you book boldly, knowing that when unexpected circumstances happen, you’re covered.  Just view the plan document for specific details.

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Travel Protection offered on the VacayMyWay platform is powered by the RentalGuardian.com platform and offered by InsureStays.

RentalGuardian is a unique online software service provider with a unique online claim wizard for simplified claims administration; and superior document delivery and administrative functionality.

InsureStays is a dba of Sandhills Insurance Group, LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of South Carolina, a licensed insurance producer in all states (NPN 16269113, California License No. 0M14453, TX License No. 2194106 and 2205876); dba in California InsureStays Insurance Agency; dba in Florida InsureStays Agency. 

VacayMyWay is an authorized travel retailer and referral provider of Sandhills Insurance Group LLC, dba in California InsureStays Insurance Agency and dba in various states InsureStays and InsureStays Agency; mailing address is PO Box 4443, Pawleys Island, SC 29585. Phone is (843) 286-5144. Visit www.insurestays.com for more information.

VacayMyWay may offer and disseminate optional Travel Insurance to guests booking through the VacayMyWay platform. VacayMyWay is an authorized travel retailer to Sandhills Insurance Group, LLC, dba InsureStays, NPN 16269113, (“InsureStays”). InsureStays is a licensed insurance agency/producer headquartered at 241 Willbrook Blvd., Suite A, Pawleys Island, South Carolina, 29585, holding resident and non-resident insurance agency licenses throughout the United States. InsureStays can be contacted at:

  • E-mail: stayinfo@insurestays.com
  • Phone: (843) 286-5144
  • Fax: (843) 508-8591
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4443, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Travel Retailers are not licensed insurance producers, agents, or insurance experts. Travel Retailers may only provide general information such as a description of the coverage provided and the price. Travel Retailers can also process your application and collect your premiums. Travel Retailers cannot answer specific questions about your policy. Any questions you have about your policy, including coverage, benefits, exclusions, terminology, and/or conditions should be directed to InsureStays and/or to the insurance carrier underwriting the policy. Similarly, any questions you may have as to your current existing insurance coverage, or the adequacy of such coverage, should be directed to InsureStays or other licensed insurance producer/agent/agency.

*The above Top 10 does not modify, alter or endorse any policy of insurance. Terms and conditions apply. 

VacayMyWay recommends that property managers and homeowners considering becoming a vacation host should review this short-term rental insurance guide or speak with an insurance professional for information on vacation short-term rental coverage requirements and other considerations.