Who are Admiral? Admiral was founded in 1993 as a car insurance provider, expanding into home insurance in 2012 and travel insurance in 2017. The provi

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2026 Best Travel Insurance Companies ratings, identifying the top providers for financial protection in an era of heightened traveler risk awareness — and at a time when more Americans view travel insurance as a smart investment .

Travel Insured emphasizes the importance of travel insurance for medical emergencies abroad, as most U.S. health plans lack international coverage.

Student travel insurance covers you for longer overseas trips, typically including multiple countries. Sometimes it’s called ‘backpacker’ or ‘extended trip’ travel insurance.

Travel insurance is often misunderstood by travelers, with many unaware of its broad coverage beyond trip cancellations. Travel advisors emphasize its importance for both major and minor trips, explain the differences between policies and highlight the limitations of credit card insurance.

When American special forces extracted leader Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela Jan. 3, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration closed airspace over parts of the Caribbean — resulting in hundreds of canceled flights and major disruptions.

Relaxation, curiosity, and bucket-list destinations are shaping travel in 2026. | Squaremouth insights point to relaxation, curiosity, and bucket-list destinations among the key factors driving travel.

Several emergency declarations have already been issued as a massive winter storm barrels toward more than 35 states, putting more than 200 million people in its path and threatening “considerable disruption” across the US.

It's not just flight cancellations you have to worry about.