It is common for travel insurance to be offered when booking a cruise, flight, condo rental or any vacation package.  However, the insurance offered may not be the best or most affordable plan available.  In many cases, a tour operator or cruise line will have an exlusive agreement with one travel insurance carrier, offering only one product.  Often, it pays to shop and compare to find the best plan for individual needs.

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