Don't forget travel insurance!

Why miss out on the trip of a lifetime just because you don’t have anyone to go with? Solo travel is on the rise – a record 24% of people traveled alone on their most recent leisure vacation1. From gap year students to retirees, people throughout all stages of life are taking advantage of the benefits of solo travel. With the right planning, a solo trip could be your next great adventure!

Tell others where you’ll be

Before you leave on your trip, make copies of your itinerary to leave with friends or family back home. Even if all your plans aren’t set in stone, you can leave important information like flight details and any hotel reservations. Check in throughout your trip as well to let those back home know you’re okay.

Secure your passport

Protecting yourself includes protecting your passport – your means of returning home at the end of your trip. Keep your passport in a passport holder so people don’t catch a glimpse of your home country or recognize it as easily as a passport. You should also keep copies of all of your identification with you just in case!

Pack light

Don’t overload yourself with luggage to carry during your trip. Pack light so you can manage to carry everything by yourself. With the right planning, one carry-on and a suitcase or backpack should suffice.

Arrive during the day

It can be hard to get your bearings in a new city. Arrive during the day so you’re not trying to figure out an unfamiliar city at night.

Mingle with others

Be open to chatting with new people. You meet a lot of new and interesting people when traveling. Starting conversations can lead to new friends around the world.

Trust your instincts

When traveling, particularly alone, always trust your instincts. Whether saying no to a dinner invite or avoiding a particular part of town – if it doesn’t feel right, just remove yourself from the situation. Be aware of your surroundings and use your intuition.

Purchase Travel Insurance

For the unexpected travel mishaps that can occur, be sure to pack a travel insurance plan from Travel Guard. A travel insurance plan with 24/7 assistance may help to take some of that stress off your mind so you can concentrate on enjoying your vacation. Travel Guard’s around the clock assistance can go to work on your behalf re-booking flights and hotels, finding lost luggage and more. Plus a travel insurance plan can cover you for things like travel delays due to inclement weather, trip cancellation/interruption and medical expenses so you can book your vacation with confidence. To find out more simply call Travel Guard at 800.851.0048, visit travelguard.com, or ask your travel agent.

Expenses incurred from third-party vendors for assistance services not part of a filed insurance plan are the responsibility of the traveler.

“I was traveling by myself to Bangkok. While I was there I accidentally fell and I had some concerns about my shoulder. So I decided to visit a doctor to have it checked out. I contacted Travel Guard to see what procedures I should follow. During that call as well other calls the person I was talking to was very friendly and helpful. It can be somewhat stressful to have to deal with unexpected situations while in a foreign country. It was nice to have someone to contact to help guide me through the process. I was especially pleased that there was a follow-up call to check on how I was doing. The representatives that I dealt with at Travel Guard were very helpful and professional and I would definitely recommend your services to family and friends.”

- Gerry G.