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DisneyZell · 04-19-2012, 08:50 PM

Hi everyone! OK, so we are considering a cruise

, but are considering a GTY room and one where you have to pay in full etc. etc. No cancellation! So we want to buy insurance to cover us just in case.

There are approximately 10,000,000,000 threads on insurance. I've spent time in most of them. I've been to the various sites that shop the different companies for you.

the one that stood out to me for the price and benefits was travelsafe.

Has anyone dealt with them and, more importantly, had a claim with them, and what was their experience? I'd love some feedback here. The only specific Travelsafe thread that came up was a couple of folks from Canada and the only response was from someone recommending something else.

Any help you can give us would be appreciated!

Thanks!

DZ

DisneyZell · 04-20-2012, 10:55 AM

anyone....buhler? Buhler?

doberlady · 04-20-2012, 12:33 PM

I just this moment bought this plan for the 5 of us

Travel Insured
Worldwide Trip Protector

Was $150 and I insured 7K

QuiltTeddy · 10-22-2012, 03:44 PM

We buy through DVC's plan. I can't remember the name, but it wasn't that expensive. Didn't have to use it, so don't know whether or was good or bad.

su_A_ve · 10-22-2012, 03:55 PM

GTY rooms do not require payment in full. *GT rates are the ones that require the payment in full - big difference...

GTY room is a room in a specific category - you book a 5B GTY, you will get a 5B (or better) room. These rates are subject to the same cancellation penalties than a standard room.

IGT/OGT/VGT rooms are rooms TYPES - you book OGT, you will get an outside view (or better room. These are restricted fares that require full payment at once.

My .02...

reimero · 10-22-2012, 08:56 PM

I haven't had to file a trip insurance claim in about 21 years, but I do know that TravelSafe has a good reputation and is actually part of a different well-known provider (can't remember which. Nationwide, maybe?)

Anyway, they do have a good reputation and I've heard that they're good about paying claims and all that.

antmaril · 10-23-2012, 06:35 AM

I purchased Travel Safe insurance for a cruise i took to Alaska in June and for an upcoming cruise on the Wonder. I feel comfortable using them, as I think they have a good reputation. I bought the coverage almost immediately after making the deposit, so that previous conditions are covered. I also like that the amount for medical evacuation is quite high.

Green Tea · 10-23-2012, 12:41 PM

I filed a claim with them previously. Everything was handled quickly and the company paid out as expected.

NancyIL · 10-23-2012, 12:59 PM

TravelSafe is one of the 6 companies that the Trip Insurance Store (www.tripinsurancestore.com) sells. I have purchased their policy several times, but not had to make a claim.

04-19-2012, 08:50 PM	#1
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04-20-2012, 10:55 AM	#2
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04-20-2012, 12:33 PM	#3
doberlady It just never gets old to me I adore the obsessiveness of Disney planning Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: yorktown, NY Posts: 895	I just this moment bought this plan for the 5 of us Travel Insured Worldwide Trip Protector Was $150 and I insured 7K __________________ Debbie Dixie Landings 1993 * Dixie Landings 1997 Dixie Landings 2000 * Old Key West 2002 Old Key West 2005 * Old Key West 2006 Contemporary 2008 * Disney Magic 2009 POR/CR 2010 * Contemporary 2011 Contemporary 2012 Thanksgiving Week!

10-22-2012, 03:44 PM	#4
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10-22-2012, 03:55 PM	#5
su_A_ve DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,987	GTY rooms do not require payment in full. *GT rates are the ones that require the payment in full - big difference... GTY room is a room in a specific category - you book a 5B GTY, you will get a 5B (or better) room. These rates are subject to the same cancellation penalties than a standard room. IGT/OGT/VGT rooms are rooms TYPES - you book OGT, you will get an outside view (or better room. These are restricted fares that require full payment at once. My .02... __________________ '77, '84, '94, '00 - Off site '01 (BC), '03 (ASMu), '05 (BC), '06 (YC), '08 (YC), '08 (CSR), '09 (CSR) '10 (BC), '10 (CSR), '11 (BC), '11 (CSR), '12 (5n Dream), '13 (5n Wonder) °(((=((===°°°(((===========================================

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10-22-2012, 08:56 PM	#6
reimero DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 518	I haven't had to file a trip insurance claim in about 21 years, but I do know that TravelSafe has a good reputation and is actually part of a different well-known provider (can't remember which. Nationwide, maybe?) Anyway, they do have a good reputation and I've heard that they're good about paying claims and all that. __________________

10-23-2012, 06:35 AM	#7
antmaril DIS Veteran The elephant topiaries near MK have a special meaning for me I'm a girl Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,652	I purchased Travel Safe insurance for a cruise i took to Alaska in June and for an upcoming cruise on the Wonder. I feel comfortable using them, as I think they have a good reputation. I bought the coverage almost immediately after making the deposit, so that previous conditions are covered. I also like that the amount for medical evacuation is quite high.

10-23-2012, 12:41 PM	#8
Green Tea I don't do hatchets Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,212	I filed a claim with them previously. Everything was handled quickly and the company paid out as expected. __________________ Usual things happen usually

10-23-2012, 12:59 PM	#9
NancyIL DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Posts: 22,763	TravelSafe is one of the 6 companies that the Trip Insurance Store (www.tripinsurancestore.com) sells. I have purchased their policy several times, but not had to make a claim.

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