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After a long, dreary winter, everyone is ready for a break. If you’re heading somewhere fun for spring break,there are a few things you need to know. Whether you’re a college student hitting the beach for a week-long party, a family looking for a low-key and relaxing getaway, or a solo traveler ready for the […]

I was lucky to grow up with parents that cared so much about my education that they would spend money on taking their children to as many cultural events as possible. At a young age, I was lucky to learn about other countries and cultures- even if I didn’t understand how lucky I was at […]

Why destination weddings? Destination weddings have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. People are valuing their experiences and traveling more than ever. With the rising cost of weddings in the US,  it’s no surprise that the destination wedding market is thriving! There are a lot of reasons to choose a destination […]

Have you ever been watching a movie and thought, “Wouldn’t it be awesome to visit that place?” Well, you might actually be able to! You’d be surprised how many movies were inspire by or filmed at these famous locations, and some of them might be closer to you than you realize. We’ve picked 15 of […]

No point in denying it: New Year’s resolutions are a total cliché. Finishing in a close second: blog articles about New Year’s resolutions. However, frequently things that become clichés got that way because there was a nugget of universal truth lurking in there somewhere. Here’s the nugget in this one: if you don’t set any goals for […]

Point Comfort Underwriters® is excited to announce the launch of our new travel insurance brand, Point Comfort Travel®, and our newly designed website – pointcomforttravel.com! Bringing a more user-friendly experience to our valued customers and producers, our new site makes it easier than ever before to cover your adventures! Customers can now easily start a quote, […]

Unlimited. What a gorgeous, magical word. It sings in the ears, a sweet melody promising beachside margaritas, moonlit meals, round-the-clock snacks, and an assortment of activities that cater to anyone and everyone. U-u-nli-i-i-imited …and it’s all included in the price of a hotel stay, you say? That’s enough to send most of us sprinting for our closets, […]

As Turkey Day approaches, people all over the United States are preparing for one of the most dreaded holiday activities: travel. We’ve all been there: traffic at a standstill, airport packed so tight you can barely breathe, and every store crowded with grumpy shoppers picking up that one last item. How can you avoid all […]

Looking for someone to share your adventures with, but not sure how to pick the perfect partner? Choosing a travel buddy can be pretty daunting: you’ll be spending A LOT of time with this person, so you better choose wisely. There are a lot of considerations when it comes to choosing a road companion, so […]

You know that feeling when you get home from the trip of a lifetime… and you realize your bank account decided to just stay in Barcelona? Yeah, we definitely know that feeling. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Check out this list of eight simple tricks for planning an amazing trip… that you […]

You love international travel. You also love the planet. And therein lies a bit of a conundrum, because most international trips involve air travel. And air travel produces a lot of CO2, the main culprit in global warming. In fact, the global airline industry emits 480 million tons of carbon into the atmosphere each year. […]

Many people enjoy traveling for leisure. Traveling outside of the USA allows you to experience new cultures, sights, tastes, and places. However, it is possible to experience a medical emergency while abroad. These are three of the most common emergencies you might encounter. Abdominal Pain Montezuma’s Revenge is a widely known medical problem for international […]

 OK, we get it. There are reasons for fines. Good reasons, usually: protecting life, health and/or property, conserving finite resources …that sort of thing. So fines, though painful when levied at you, are a necessary part of the social contract, and better than jail time. Except when they’re not, either because they don’t match the crime […]

The busy summer travel season is quickly approaching. In addition to making all of the logistical plans for your trip, it is important to consider the importance of staying healthy while exploring the world. Nothing can ruin a well-planned trip faster than an ill-timed illness. Here are three tips to help you to stay healthy while […]

William Atkins addresses the Safe Travel and Tourism Summit, hosted by The Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) on May 13, 2019 Remarks delivered by featured panelist William Atkins at the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT)’s Safe Travel and Tourism Summit, May 13, 2019: Hello, I’m Bill Atkins, co-founder and executive director of Point Comfort Underwriters, […]

Everybody always wants to tell you about the places you need to visit: the hottest vacation spots, the most beautiful, exotic, welcoming places on earth. We see them in social media posts and travel shows and in the backgrounds of commercials. It’s a glorious and diverse world we live in, and there certainly are quite […]

A little over a week ago, we introduced Cassie Stockamp, the newest addition to Triptime Insurance’s roster of social media influencers (she joins a lively group, currently featuring such excellent follows as: Jerre Stead, Pema Chinyam, Jonny Melon and Jorden Tually. Cassie had always dreamt of traveling around the world, but the usual roadblocks—career, family, cost and just life in […]

When you think of a social media influencer, what image springs to your mind? Someone in their 20s or 30s with a big following on platforms like Instagram and Twitter who posts beautiful pictures of themselves in gorgeous, exotic locales? Well, that’s fair. 10 years ago, there really was no such thing as a social media influencer, […]

Home to some of the world’s busiest cities, quaint towns, and spectacular landscapes, New York State has it all. Although often overshadowed by its largest city, the Empire State is a great place to explore for music, art, history, and nature aficionados. In fact, New York State has set record after record in terms of tourism, and it’s […]

The beautiful state of Alabama is a great place to vacation no matter the season. Alabama has beaches, lovely cities, and an overall friendly southern atmosphere. The entire family can find something to enjoy on your trip to Alabama. The following are 4 different things you can do during your visit to the state. Huntsville […]