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Why Purchase A Travel Protection Plan? 

Lindblad Expeditions "Plus" Travel Protection Plan

The easy, affordable way to protect your vacation investment! Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection "Plus" Plan is your ticket to worry-free travel. Now you can protect your travel investment at a very affordable group rate-- take the peace of mind with you when you travel.

Plus, If you purchase the Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan before your final payment for your trip, you receive the added protection of our exclusive Lindblad Expeditions Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver.  The Lindblad Expeditions Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver allows you to cancel your Lindblad Expeditions travel arrangements up to 72 hours or more before your scheduled departure FOR ANY REASON NOT COVERED by the Travel Protection Plan provisions.  When a cancellation that is not covered by the Travel Protection Plan provisions occurs during a penalty period, your cancellation penalty will be refunded in Lindblad Expeditions Travel Certificates that are valid for one year (but may not be redeemed for cash).  Please note, the Lindblad Expeditions Pre-Departure Cancellation Waiver does not cover penalties associated with air or other travel arrangements not provided by Lindblad Expeditions or cancellations made in the 72-hour period before your scheduled departure.

Affordable rates

The Lindblad Expeditions "Plus" Travel Protection Program is available regardless of your age.  Below is a brief listing of the Travel Protection Program benefits.

PART A - Travel Arrangement Protection Benefits
Provided By Lindblad Expeditions

SCHEDULE OF COVERAGES - PART A

 MAXIMUM  BENEFIT AMOUNT

Trip Cancellation / Interruption

Up To Trip Cost

    Delayed Arrival

Included

    Occupancy Upgrade Included
Trip Delay ( Up To $100 Per Day)

$500

Why you should purchase Travel Protection

If Your Trip is Canceled or Interrupted, Your Travel Investment is Protected

If you are like a lot of people these days, you don't just look forward to your vacations, you need them. A vacation is your opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge your batteries. Or to catch up with friends and family. Unfortunately, many things happen that might cause you to cancel your travel plans or cut them short. Illness or injury. The death of a family member. The worst part is, without adequate protection, you can lose your vacation and your money, as well. The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection "Plus" program protects your travel investment if your trip is canceled or interrupted for a covered reason such as injury, illness or death of you, an immediate family member, or a traveling companion or business partner.

If you must interrupt your trip or return home early for a covered reason, the plan will pay (up to the original cost of your trip) for your unused land or cruise arrangements, less any refund paid or payable, plus the additional air expense to return home or rejoin your trip.  

The plan will also pay up to the amount shown on the Schedule of Coverages for the additional cost for a change in the per person occupancy rate if a traveling companion's trip is canceled and your trip continues.

Trip Delayed? You're OK!

You'll be reimbursed up to $100 per day for meals and accommodations (to a maximum of $500 total) if your trip is delayed for more than 12 hours for a covered reason.

PART B - Travel Insurance Benefits Of This Part B Are Provided By The Insurance Company(ies) Listed Below  

SCHEDULE OF COVERAGES - PART B

 MAXIMUM  BENEFIT AMOUNT

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (Air Only) $25,000
Medical Expense / Emergency Assistance $25,000
    Accident Medical Expense Included
   Sickness Medical Expense Included
    Emergency Dental Expense Included
    Emergency Medical Evacuation Included
    Repatriation Included
Baggage / Travel Documents

$1,000

Baggage Delay

$100

Medical Expense and Emergency Assistance Benefits Could Be a Real Lifesaver!

If you have a serious illness or injury, the last thing you want to worry about is getting the care your need. The Lindblad Expeditions Travel Protection Plan gives you peace of mind with benefits that cover, up to the plan's limits, everything from medical expenses (incurred within one year of a sickness or injury that began during your trip) to special transportation (such as an air ambulance) required for medical reasons.

Baggage Lost or Damaged? You're Protected!

It's a traveler's nightmare. You arrive at your destination, but your baggage has disappeared. Or has been stolen or damaged. What do you do? If you're protected by the Lindblad Expeditions plan, you'll be reimbursed up to $1,000 to replace or repair your lost or damaged luggage and personal articles.

Baggage Delayed? Need Clothes and Toiletries? Count on us!

The plan reimburses you up to $100 to help cover the cost of clothing, toiletries and/or personal items if your baggage is delayed for more than 24 hours while you are on your trip.

Accidental Death Benefit

Your beneficiaries will receive payment according to the Plan's Schedule of Coverages for accidental death which occurs within 365 days of an injury sustained while you are on your trip.

The Travel Protection Plan is Administered by:

Trip Mate Insurance Agency, Inc.
9225 Ward Parkway
Kansas City, Missouri 64114

1-800-888-7292

Part B - Travel Insurance is Underwritten by:

  • Monumental General Casualty Company- NAIC # 468-31232 (all states except as otherwise noted)
  • Monumental Life Insurance Company- NAIC # 468-66281 (AK, ME, NH, NC, WI, WY)
  • Stonebridge Casualty Company- NAIC # 0268-10952 (CO, MI, MN, NY, VT)

To review the Description of Coverages for complete details about the plan, click here.


 
   
   
   
   
 

The information contained on these web pages are a representation of the travel protection plan information as of March 1, 2003.  These web pages provide a brief description of the benefits available under the plans.   The Master Policies are complete in detail and the final interpretation of any provision or claim will be governed by the Master Policies.  Legal Notice & Disclaimer Statement click here.

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