Don’t be stuck in Timbuktu with only a gaudy souvenir T-shirt to your name. Consider travel insurance.

Travel insurance is a type of insurance intended to cover medical expenses, travel supplier mishaps and other losses while traveling. It’s something to consider if you travel often, might wind up in a risky situation or you simply want a little more peace of mind. It could be worth it to invest in travel insurance on your next train excursion, as long as you consider the costs and advantages. Make sure you are aware of all features and implications of the insurance package before you agree to the purchase.

Depending on the package, the standard insurance features and optional coverage will vary.  Usually, standard coverage includes:

• Medical and dental expenses
• Emergency or medical evacuation
• Return of a minor child
• Trip cancellation
• Accidental death
• Accidental injury
• Accidental disablement
• Delayed departure or missed connection
• Lost baggage, personal items or document
• Stolen baggage, personal items or documents
• Delayed baggage and replacement of essential items
• Legal assistance
• Travel delays as a consequence of weather
• Medical emergencies or hospital care

Optional coverage typical includes:

• Car rental collision
• Some pre-existing conditions
• Sports that carry risk (skiing)
• Travel in high-risk areas (of war, terrorism or natural disasters)
• Kidnap and ransom insurance

When traveling, always be aware of a travel supplier’s policies and whether or not they provide insurance or resources for obtaining travel insurance. Learn more about rail vacations that assist with travel insurance.

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Lots of people buy gift cards every year. Not a lot of people think about getting gift cards for travel. Sure it’s easy to go find yourself some gift cards to buy little Susie a new iPod or download 20 songs off of iTunes, but the expanse of gift cards available is probably bigger than you’d think. There are a lot of destination locations themselves that will offer gift cards good for a variety of local establishments including restaurants, hotels, and rental cars. Not a bad thing to give to someone who has their heart set on hitting up a destination (when you can’t afford to buy them the trip yourself!)

Not only that, some travel companies will offer gift certificates for a wide variety of travel options like train tours or adventure outings like skydiving trips or bungee jumping. While not everyone is that adventurous, it does just go to show you that in the world of gift cards and gift certificates there’s probably a little something for everyone, whether it’s a travel gift card for grandma and grandpa or something that can be used by your X-Games loving friends who otherwise were impossible to shop for.

If you’re interested in more standard gift card options, then definitely take a few minutes and check out some of these online gift cards available through more standard retailers.

• Abercrombie & Fitch Gift Card
• Disney Gift Card
• Amazon Gift Card
• iTunes Gift Card

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The Rocky Mountains, which stretch from Alaska, down through Canada and into northern New Mexico, are truly one of the most beautiful wonders of the natural world. The entire mountain range covers over 3,000 miles total. This majestic range was formed within the time period between 80 and 55 million years ago. This time period is known as the laramide orogency. This term describes the forces and accompanied changes that occurred to the area of the Rockies as the earth’s crust shifted from moving, tectonic plates. Since their formation, rivers and glaciers have altered eroded the formations of the mountains as we see them today and they are constantly changing. The first to dwell within these mountains were a wide range of Native American tribes, including the Blackfoot, Cheyenne and Sioux. These magnificent peaks eluded European settlers for hundreds of years. There are now four-day Colorado Rockies Escape trips available through americabyrail.com. The famous Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first trek of the range in which visitors collected scientific information. This journey was said to make the way for all future European mountaineers. Thousands of visitors then poured through the range on the Oregon Trail, which began in 1842. The first railroad to be completed in the early years of the United States was the transcontinental railroad, which was completed in 1869. National Parks were established and shortly afterward, the Great Northern Railway was established. Since then, thousands of passengers have had the opportunity to these massive, natural wonders. Today, rail excursions have maintained considerable popularity. Luxurious train tours are available nationwide, including tours of the Rockies and Western United States. Check out all escorted rail tours available on americabyrail.com and book your Rocky Mountain tour today!

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REEF ‘N RAIL is a travel agency specializing in scuba diving and railroad adventures to exciting and fascinating destinations.

We are Dive Travel Specialists and PADI certified. As dive specialists, we only work with those who represent the finest in worldwide live-aboard dive boats, dive operators and dive resorts. This enables us to provide you with a high level of service and an enjoyable dive experience. Take advantage of the locale of your dive destination and learn about the history, culture, and ecology of the area.

Specializing in rail journeys allows us to establish relationships with the representatives of the most distinguished rail excursions in the world. This insures extraordinary service on our part and a memorable rail journey for you. Combine your rail travel with a cruise or choose an interesting side trip before or after your rail journey. Customize your trip to include steam-only excursions. We will plan your dream.

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