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We protect more than 55 million American travelers every year, so we’ve seen just about everything that can happen when you’re on a trip. Here, we’ve collected some of our best advice for traveling safely, plus tips for getting great travel deals, avoiding jet lag, being a good tourist, and more.

The #1 travel safety tip: Have a plan

Whether you’re traveling solo, with a friend, or with family, you need to have that crucial conversation about what to do in an emergency. (Hint: Allianz Travel Insurance’s 24-hour assistance is a good place to start!) Travel safety planning should take into consideration:

Any risks specific to your destination (road safety, natural disasters, crime, etc.)
Medical needs for you or your travel companion
Activities to avoid (Please don’t ride an ATV, moped, or motorcycle overseas! We get too many calls from travelers who get hurt doing these activities.)

Travel safety tips for women

Always research the safety of your destination before you plan your trip. The Solo Female Travellers’ Club has created a list that ranks almost every country in the world based on data that includes overall safety; the risk of theft, scams, and harassment; and attitudes toward women. This last variable aims to capture the female traveler experience: perceptions of women, gender equality, any restrictions placed on women, the need to cover face or hair or other restrictions on physical appearance, and the incidence of crime against women, etc.

Travel safety tips for LGBTQ+ travelers

While many places in the world have become more accepting, more than 70 countries get an F rating for safety for LGBTQ+ travelers —including several popular vacation spots. When planning your trip, make sure you understand local laws, customs, and attitudes. Did you know your Allianz Travel Insurance concierge can help? They can answer your questions about LGBTQ+ travel safety, suggest welcoming hotels and resorts, and even create a customized destination guide just for you.

Tips for finding last-minute travel deals

Feel like it’s gotten harder to book an affordable last-minute getaway? Maybe you’re not looking in the right places. We’ll share a few of our favorite sites and strategies for saving money on those spontaneous trips.

There is one catch: Last-minute travel often isn’t refundable. Protect yourself with travel insurance that includes coverage for unexpected trip cancellations, interruptions, delays, and other mishaps. Don’t delay—get a quote today.

Tips for avoiding jet lag

Jet lag is a sleep disorder you experience when your body’s circadian rhythms reset after crossing multiple time zones. Jet lag is no fun: It can cause digestive problems, fatigue, brain fog, and an overall sense of not feeling well.

You’ll gradually recover on your own, but a bad case of jet lag can put a damper on your trip. That’s why it’s smart to follow these tips for preventing jet lag and speeding up your recovery once you arrive.

Sustainable travel tips

Tourism is responsible for around 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, research has shown—and that’s not even factoring in its other environmental impacts. Can you solve this problem singlehandedly? No. But can you make a difference with your personal travel choices? Absolutely.

Take a look at a few of our favorite tips for sustainable travel, from taking more micro-cations to packing your own reusable utensils.

Cultural etiquette tips for travelers

In an era where tourists are becoming unwelcome in many popular destinations, it’s more important than ever to follow the travelers’ Golden Rule: Treat the places you go and the people you meet the same way you would want visitors to treat you. That means avoiding offensive gestures or actions, following the rules, being respectful when visiting sacred or historic sites, and just doing your best to be considerate.

Tips for buying travel insurance for your first international trip

Anxious about your overseas trip? The best way to give yourself peace of mind is to get a solid travel protection plan. Our best advice:

Get a plan with emergency medical benefits, because your American health insurance card will typically not be accepted overseas.
The earlier you purchase insurance, the sooner you’ll be protected. If you wait until something happens to mess up your trip, it’ll already be too late.
Read your plan, so you know what’s covered. Travel insurance can only help in situations that occur because of the reasons specifically listed in your plan.

Tips for filing a travel insurance claim

If you have a travel mishap that’s covered by your travel insurance plan, the next thing you need to do is file a claim. That means telling us what happened, providing documentation to support your claim, and deciding how you want to be reimbursed.

We do our best to make filing a travel insurance claim as easy as possible. But there are a few things you should know that can speed up the process and reduce the chances of a delay or denial. Remember, you can check the status of your claim anytime, either online or with the free Allyz® app.

Don’t have a travel insurance plan yet? If you’ve already put down a deposit on your next trip, you need to protect it now. Don’t wait: Get a quote!

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