Tropical Storm Earl and Hurricane Danielle Reminders for Travel Insurance Planning and Benefits

CSA Travel Protection (CSA), dedicated to providing affordable travel insurance and emergency assistance services, reminds travelers of how travel insurance can protect them from many of the unexpected mishaps that occur when a hurricane hits. With Hurricane Danielle still in the Atlantic Ocean, and Tropical Storm Earl now being the fifth named storm of the year, hurricane season is well under way.

Storms are full of surprises, and while experts predict above-average activity this season, there are potential mishaps that can happen even if a storm doesn't make an appearance on a trip. Following are the types of travel insurance coverage* available that can be helpful in the event of a hurricane:

Trip Cancellation provides reimbursement for unused non-refundable prepaid trip expenses if a traveler is prevented from taking a trip due to a covered reason. One such reason could be when a mandatory evacuation is called in the area from or to where one is traveling.

Trip Interruption reimburses unused non-refundable prepaid trip expenses if a trip is interrupted due to a covered reason. It also compensates for any additional transportation cost to return home or join a group. This coverage is especially helpful if one must cut the trip short.

Trip Delay covers reasonable expenses incurred, such as accommodations, meals and transportation if one is delayed six hours or more during a trip due to a covered reason. Delays due to flight disruptions caused by weather fall under this category, even if the weather isn't in the city from which one is traveling.

Anticipating the unexpected - such as medical emergencies, flight delays or a natural disaster at home before leaving - and covering it with travel insurance will protect travelers from surprises.

Make sure to include travel insurance with your next trip. Travelers can find out more about CSA and travel insurance by contacting their travel agent or vacation rental management company, or by contacting CSA at www.csatravelprotection.com and (800) 711-1197.

About CSA Travel Protection CSA Travel Protection, a Europ Assistance company, is dedicated to providing affordable travel insurance and emergency assistance services to protect travelers' valuable investments and provide the peace of mind one deserves while traveling. Since its inception in 1991, CSA has developed a reputation for standing behind its customers and evolving products and services to meet their needs. Through superior customer service, extensive experience and industry-leading innovation, CSA is with its clients every step of the way, whenever and wherever they are needed.