Travel Protection

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Travel Insured International

Travel Protection

Life throws us all curveballs and it is always wise to plan ahead for medical issues, unplanned family matters and other unforseen challenges that standard travel protections cover.

Cancel For Any Reason Coverage (Optional)

As the name says, puchasing this optional coverage can provide confidence that if something that is not normally covered, a traveler can claim up to 75% of their trip costs.

Consumer Notice About Travel Protection

Purchasing travel protection is a personal choice and is 100% optional. GTC does not require that any traveler purchase a policy through Travel Insured International or any provider at all. Please feel free to discuss the options with one of our Tour Consultants.

Frequently Asked Questions About Travel Protection

Where Can I Purchase Travel Protection?

You are free to purchase any policy from any provider. At GTC we highly recommend purchasing from Travel Insured International as they have provided exceptional coverages, optional CFAR (Cancel for any Reason) add-on coverage.

Existing Groups: If your group has booked with us, please talk with one of our Tour Consultants about the Student Travel Deluxe Coverage and the Optional CFAR coverage available to you and your group.

What is CFAR (Cancel for Any Reason) Coverage?

CFAR is what is sounds like. It is a coverage that is chosen as an add-on while purchasing a Travel Protection plan through the Travel Insured International link.

    • CFAR coverage must be purchased within 14 days of a traveler making their first trip payment.
    • CFAR claims will reimburse a traveler up to 75% of their out of pocket travel package costs.*
How much does Travel Protection Cost?

Travel Insured policies are based on the total cost of the treavel package purchased. They offer a Student Travel Protection for groups.

Click HERE for the 2026 Coverage and Pricing Guide

If purchasing a plan from another provider, you will need to see their website or contact one of their agents for more information, coverages and premiums.

I need to cancel my trip and make a claim. What do I do?

If you purchased a policy through Travel Insured International:

    • Locate your policy documents. These were sent to your email as soon as you paid.
    • Contact our office in writing so that we can document the date and time of your cancellation.
      • Our office would then send you the needed letter of cancellation that you will need to make the claim.
      • We can look at the Travel Insured web portal to verify the type of policy you purchased. If you purchased their coverage with CFAR protection, we will prepare the letter they will need from us for you to make the claim.
    • Contact Travel Insured and let them know that you are cancelling your trip.  They will be able to explain what information you will need to file the claim.

If you purchased a policy from another provider, you will need to contact them directly for instructions on how to make the claim. We are glad to provide whatever documentation they may request.

For more information about Travel Protection, contact our office at (800) 829-8841