travel insurance articles

Travelers’ checks in euros
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
In the past we’ve taken fairly large quantities of American Express Travellers Cheques with us overseas for reasons of money safety. At least we got them at no cost from AAA!

Yacht in the Cyclades
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
On a trip to Greece in September ’05, my wife, Margaret, and I took a 7-day cruise of the Cyclades Islands aboard the comfortable but not luxurious motor yacht m/s H&B, through Viking Yacht Cruises (4231 Lakemoor Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405; 800/341-3030, www.vik

Northern Ireland back roads
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
On a September drive from the Giant’s Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, to Belfast, we opted to take the more scenic coastal route. Although distances were not great, taking the smaller side roads meant adding additional time to our journey.

Elderhostel cruise fit the bill
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.

Around Croatia
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
We spent two weeks in Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia, July 5-18, 2006, on the motorcoach tour “Crossroads of Cultures & Contrasts” with Brendan Worldwide Vacations (21625 Prairie St., Chatsworth, CA 91311-5833; 800/421-8446, www.brendanvacations.com

Normandy Safaris
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
For our trip to Normandy, France, in May-June ’04, we wanted to have one base for our 5-night/6-day stay plus a guide who would provide transportation and be familiar with the area.

Around the world in 80 days
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
My husband and I have taken several trips around the world.

Seiffen — Germany’s Christmas craft capital
Features, December 2006 issue.
by John Penisten, Hilo, HI

Driving and Buying Gas Overseas
Travelers' Intercom, December 2006 issue.
We asked the independent self-drive travelers among you to share any tips on buying gas overseas (outside of North America and the Caribbean), including choosing which establishments to patronize, which gas to buy, etc., plus any warnings relating to the mechanical, economical or logistical aspec

Finding the right way ’round — a lesson in navigating British roundabouts
Features, December 2006 issue.
by Anton Prole, Wiltshire, England