When you make travel plans, do you ever stop to think about all the events that could potentially derail your trip — like illness, a conflict in the destination or maybe even a broken leg? After considering the "what-ifs," many people decide to purchase travel insurance, but travelers often overlook the "cancel for any reason" add-on (sometimes called CFAR).
As much as we like to be eternally optimistic, unlikely scenarios can and do occur, and they may not always be covered by your standard travel insurance policy.
And in today's tumultuous international climate, where travel has already been disrupted in the Caribbean, Mexico and the Middle East this year, having a CFAR policy can make all the difference in recouping your investment.
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