If you have travel plans anywhere near eastern Europe, you may be nervous about the conflict in Ukraine.
AAA is sharing some tips on how to protect yourself and your wallet.
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Here’s what AAA says you should do:
- Closely monitor news reports.
- Work with a professional travel advisor.
- Ensure you use a licensed travel provider when purchasing any tours/excursions.
- Purchase travel insurance, but understand most policies have exclusions related to war.
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It also suggests you get travel insurance and enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.
“Before this conflict, we saw a resurgence in demand for European travel, but understandably, many of these travelers are seeing the reports about what’s happening in Ukraine and have questions about their trip,” said Debbie Haas, vice president of travel for AAA. “That’s why we always encourage people to talk to a travel expert like the ones at AAA. They work with travel providers who are vetted and have staff in these countries who provide real-time updates about conditions in the area. Travel advisors are also your advocate, helping you understand your rights and who can help take the hassle out of managing your trip.”
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