The Vegas Voice 7-20

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2020-21 Collette
Spotlight Tours
Prices shown below are land only, pp dbl. occ.
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Tuscany, 9 days from $1549
Paris, 7 days from $1999
Rome, 7 days from $1499
New York City,
5 days from
$1799
New York City Holiday,
5 days from $2499
Washington, D.C. $1899
6 days from
San Antonio, $1399
5 days from
San Antonio Holiday,
5 days from $1499
New Orleans, $1299
5 days from
South Dakota, $1849
7 days from
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July 2020
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Smart Senior Travelers
Revisited
By: Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker /
Out & About
A few decades ago, people who were handicapped rarely went out in
public. Our society had a narrow out of sight, out of mind mentality, and
even though it was a depressing existence, those who were visibly different
were expected to live their lives as shut-ins.
Now, it’s a very different world, and even those who are lucky enough to
be healthy are living as shut-ins. The pandemic has changed everything
so much that the preferred accessory of choice is now a face mask which
comes in countless colors and patterns.
Seniors are finding
there’s a world out
there that needs to
be put on hold. But
in the meantime,
there are some
special values which
can be explored
and considered -
even though they
may have some
limitations and fluctuating departure dates.
Once you find an itinerary that’s worth waiting for, it’s really important
to safeguard that exciting trip by securing travel protection for you and
your traveling companion. And it’s especially important to find out what
special incentives the company may be offering to protect your reservation.
As we all know, unforeseen things really do happen and cancellation
costs before or during a vacation can be devastating. So, see if the
company is offering full travel protection at no cost to you.
That might make the dream trip of your lifetime a real bargain. There
are several reputable travel protection companies like AIG Travel Guard,
Chubb Travel Protection, and Travel Insured International.
They may be offering special coverage at reduced rates. And of course,
there are cruising and land touring companies that sell insurance too.
In this crazy world, be sure you are fully protected. Then regardless of
the company, look for cancel for any reason coverage.
Although the travel provider may cancel on you, if you encounter a
problem a few days before their cancellation they may argue the point
with you and claim they can keep the deposit, etc. While cancel for any
reason coverage still may be the priciest insurance, usually it›s the best
and easiest to use in an emergency.
And be sure to read the fine print even though it’s boring. Then when
you’ve purchased your selection, make a couple of copies of your policy
so you can take one in your carry-on and leave one with a trusted friend
or family member.
Crystal Merryman-Sarbacker is a travel agent and the owner of
Vegas Vacationers Inc. She can be reached at:
Merryman2@aol.com