From Our Partners
Dan Keon | Vice President, Market Management, Allianz Global Assistance Canada
Five Golden Tips for
Exploring the World Alone
Today’s solo seniors are confi dent, vibrant, and having a great time travelling
the world. They are, however, vulnerable to unforeseen events that may
affect their savings and future travel plans. The following are ways to
help safely fi ll your golden years with adventure.
Start Small
Single senior travel tours are
great for making new friends.
They off er everything from
all-inclusive packages to less
structured itineraries with more
options and open days to spend
as you choose.
Pace Yourself
Unless you want to cycle long
distance through Italian wine
country or camp deep in Big Sur’s
backcountry, you’re probably
looking for stimulating but not
overwhelming travel. Try starting
with cities where you speak the
local language. Once you get
comfortable with senior solo
travel, it will be easier to explore
further afi eld.
Think Outside the Box
Look for group tours off ering
unique culinary or cultural
experiences. A Danube River
cruise will off er a diff erent
experience than a stay at a
Mexican all-inclusive resort.
Consider your travel goals, then
plan accordingly.
Knowledge Is Power (and
Makes for a Better Trip!)
Once you know what you’re
looking for, do your research
on what to expect. While a
neighbour may have had a great
time touring New England
state capitals, you might enjoy
a diff erent experience. Seek out
websites and travel agents that
specialize in single senior travel
tours to help get you on your way.
Travel Essentials
Wherever you travel, reading
your Allianz Global Assistance
travel insurance policy and
knowing what you’re covered for
are musts. For example, it can be
informative — and comforting
— to know that your coverage
includes:*
• Up to $5 million for sudden
and unexpected medical issues
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Up to
$10,000
in trip
cancellation
and
interruption
benefi ts
Up to $5,000
for private duty
nursing
Medical transportation
Return of vehicle (up to
$5,000), excess baggage
(up to $500), and animal
companion (up to $500) ●
Need emergency
assistance while travelling?
Call Allianz Global Assistance 24/7
from anywhere worldwide:
Canada/U.S. Toll-free:
1-844-996-9003
Worldwide:
519-342-0142
* For complete details, please read your policy documents. Benefi ts apply to emergency treatment only. If further treatment is required once the
emergency has ended, the interruption benefi t is available to return travellers home for ongoing care.
Travel insurance is underwritten by CUMIS General Insurance Company, a member of The Co-operators group of companies and administered by
Allianz Global Assistance, which is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc. and AZGA Insurance Agency Canada Ltd.
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