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Summer is long over and most of our travel and vacations have come to an end.

For now.

Holiday travel is quickly approaching. Some trips might just be a drive down the street, while other holiday travel might take you to another country.

Do you know if you need travel insurance?

Do you know why you need travel insurance?

Travel insurance can minimize financial risks associated with travel – especially out of the country. Often times the minute we leave US soil, health insurance says goodbye and you are on your own if you get sick or injured. Travel insurance can help protect you in instances of accident, illness, missed flights, canceled tours, lost baggage, theft, terrorism, travel-company bankruptcies, emergency evacuation, and getting your body home if you die. For some travelers, getting travel insurance is a no-brainer and something they do for every trip. For others, it is something they pass-up without hesitation, thinking “nothing will happen to me.” This isn’t a scare tactic to force you into getting travel insurance. We just want to educate you on why it might be beneficial. Are you willing to take certain risks when you spent a ton of money on a big trip?

Getting travel insurance through Susman Insurance is easy. You can speak to us directly or get a quote online. All we need to know is your destination, departure date, return date, age of travelers, zip code, trip costs, and the type of product (insurance) you need. EASY!

Everybody loves to travel and deserves the peace of mind knowing that even on vacation, you are protected.

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Take Advantage

Today was my last day of vacation. Bright and early tomorrow, I will put the tires to the road again and head back home.  Back to the grind.  Back to ‘normal.’ I have never been to Kentucky, or anywhere that far south, but I was told it is absolutely beautiful – and what I was told was correct!. There are so many places that I am fortunate to see and visit due to my career and significant other, that I am not sure I would have gotten the chance otherwise. For that, I am truly grateful. As cheesy as it sounds, I am at a point on this tour where I am recognizing the importance of not taking anything for grated and making sure that I take advantage of every awesome opportunity given to me – and I am being given a ton of new opportunities. In life in general, we shouldn’t take anything for granted. What we have in one moment could be gone in the very next. Yes, it is important to look into the future and plan accordingly, but we also need to pay attention and give proper affection to the people and things that are right in front of us. Tell the people that surround you how you feel today. Don’t take them for granted or lose the opportunity you are given to spend time with them. Life is short. Take advantage.

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Vacation checklist

Vacation checklist

A vacation is your time to relax and enjoy life.

Use our h andy vacation checklist next time you go away on vacation so your mind can really stay where it belongs – a million miles away.

  • Make sure all electrical appliances are turned off.
  • Clean the refrigerator of all perishable foods, and take out the garbage.
  • Lock all windows and doors.
  • Arrange to have the newspaper and mail held until your return, or have them picked up by a trusted neighbor.
  • Arrange to have your lawn mowed (or snow shoveled) while you’re away. Ask a neighbor to set out your trash on collection day and then retrieve empty cans and recycling bins the same day.
  • Let a trusted neighbor know you will be away and have them keep an eye on your home. It’s a good idea to leave your vacation address and telephone number with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
  • Never leave your house key hidden outside your home.
  • Set timers on interior lights.
  • Make sure to unplug televisions, computers and appliances susceptible to lightning and power surges.
  • Advise your alarm company and local police if you will be gone for an extended period.
  • Store jewelry and valuable items in a safe-deposit box.
  • Arrange for the care of pets.
  • Set the heating system to provide minimum heat of 55 degrees.