Are you Ready for the Summer Travel Season?

In recent weeks, thousands of air passengers have been stranded by airline bankruptcies and flight cancellations, and there may be more disruptions ahead as the economy bubbles with trouble.

So what's a traveler to do as the busy summer travel season draws near?
Pack light, know your options, and buy travel insurance.

• Susan Foster of smartpacking.com advises you limit luggage to one carry-on bag. That way, your "rebooking options are completely open".
If you must check luggage, don't do it "until you are positive that your flight is flying and reasonably on time."

• Buy trip insurance. If your trip is disrupted by flight delays or cancellations, travel insurance will cover new tickets, hotel stays and incidentals, and insurance agents can help you rebook if you're stranded.

Here’s the lowdown on the Trip Protector Insurance plan:

The Trip Protector is a travel protection plan that includes trip cancellation, trip interruption, baggage protection, medical evacuation, and other insurance coverage, as well as emergency medical transportation, travel delay, lost ticket or passport assistance, as well as critical assistance that helps you understand health and security risks and find appropriate doctors and hospitals when traveling abroad.

If you purchase the Trip Protector plan within 24 hours of making your final trip payment, even pre-existing conditions are covered!

Your vacation investment is at risk from illness, accidental injury, terrorism, financial default by your tour of cruise operator, dangerous weather conditions and more. Trip Protector covers certain non-refundable expenses should covered circumstances force you to cancel or interrupt your vacation.

Apply online at http://www.insurancefortrips.com/ or call one of our friendly knowledgeable agents at 800-647-4589

Travel Insurance is a wise investment in the peace of mind you need to enjoy your travels to the fullest.