Fitness and Health For Expeditions

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Apr 12, 2011

Voluntary expeditions to far-flung corners of the globe are increasingly popular with people who relish a challenge and want to experience something new. If your vacation is a jungle expedition, a trekking challenge or a voluntary project how do you keep healthy and fit?

Essential preparations include making sure your travel medical insurance is current and high quality. If you’re travelling as a group you may have group health insurance in place. Train for the physical exertion of an expedition for weeks or months before you go – good levels of fitness will help you enjoy your experience.

Make sure you are mentally prepared before you take on the expedition. Exp


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Stay Safe with Student Health Insurance

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Apr 01, 2011

Enjoy all that student life has to offer with the security of medical back-up – make sure your education isn’t jeopardized and purchase health insurance for college students. Take responsibility for your own health by seeking an insurance plan outside your parent’s coverage.

Health insurance for college students is a great option for you when you’re no longer a dependent under your parents’ insurance. Or perhaps your college is outside the region covered by your current insurance. Many students also see the move to college as a chance to find a cheaper insurance deal.

If you attend a state-accredited college or university, you’re under 30 years of age and a full time student, you’re eligible. Benefits incl


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Water Safety Tips for Travelers

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Mar 23, 2011

Everyone needs water, whether we stay at home or vacation in the Sahara. We may take the healthfulness of our water at home for granted. When we travel we’re likely to experience some less than sanitary supplies.

Make sure you don’t fall ill after drinking and have to claim on your travel medical insurance – untreated water is a haven for viruses, bacteria and parasites. Buy bottled water, boil water, distil water or purify water before it passes your lips.

If you’re travelling for a short time in tourist cities and resorts, bottled water may be most convenient. But the plastic bottles are a serious environmental hazard and bottled water will be expensive if you’re away for a long time. Using a p


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Rise in International Maritime Piracy

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Mar 19, 2011

Pirates may sound like they belong in a storybook or a blockbuster film but the reality is much different. According to the U.S. Department of State, the number of pirate attacks has risen significantly. Americans travelling by sea should be careful when sailing through certain coastal danger zones.

Piracy happens all over the world but the coasts of Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Venezuela and Yemen are particularly problematic. In Africa, most attacks happen in the Gulf of Arden off the coast of Somalia.

Pirates, while most often targeting commercial ships, do attack private yachts. First, make sure your marine yacht crew insurance is comprehensive and up-to-date.


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March is Genetic Condition Month at Embrace Pet Insurance

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Mar 01, 2011

Pop Quiz: which of the following conditionscan behereditary in dogs?

  • allergies
  • glaucoma (clouding of the eye)
  • hanging tongue (tongue does not retract properly)
  • hygroma (fluid filled sac on dogs elbow)
  • flank sucking (licking the skin on the side of the body)
  • patella luxation (slipping knee cap)
  • pyometra (bacterial infection of the uterus)
  • skin neoplasms (tumors of the skin)
  • zinc-responsive dermatitis (scaly skin that responds to zinc in the diet)

What do you think?

Well, the answer is ALL of them.

Fr example, while allergies arent necessarily hereditary, there are some breeds that are known to be more prone to allergies than others, hence the genetic component (such as Dalmatians, Retrievers (especially Golden Retrievers), and Terriers.)

That is why it is so important to know what conditions your pets breed is prone to and how to deal with them.


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Entry Procedure Reminder for UK visitors

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Feb 22, 2011

If it’s your first time visiting the U.S., or it’s been a while since your last trip, don’t forget the steps you need to take to enter the country. Making sure you’re up-to-date with the current requirements for non-U.S. citizens from the UK travelling to the United States will avoid any pre-flight panics.

UK visitors must apply online for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/). ESTA was introduced in 2009 and is obligatory for travelers under the ‘visa waiver’ program. As of 2010, you need to pay a fee using a credit card when applying for the ESTA.

If you don’t have a valid ESTA you won’t be able to board your flight to the U.S. – claiming igno


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U.S. Visitors – Plan Early for Summer Vacation

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Feb 17, 2011

It takes a lot longer than you think to organize a summer vacation. Like many people, every year you wish you’d started earlier. Give yourself an easy ride and start planning for a trip to the U.S. now – you have plenty of time to look at destinations as well as the practicalities of travel medical insurance, flights and foreign currency.

Visitors to the U.S. have a wealth of choice in destinations – do you want a tropical beach, a vibrant city, the beauty of the mountains or an action-packed sports break? Visit the websites of the U.S. states you’re interested in to get the inside deal on accommodation, sights and things to do.

There’s a huge choice in visitor health insurance too – an essential purchase when you’re travelling to the U.S. where the cos


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Download your Embrace Pet Insurance Claim and Orthopedic Report Card Forms

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Feb 11, 2011

So the next time you go to the vet and are kicking yourself because you forgot your claim form, just go to the Embrace Pet Insurance website and click on the After You Enroll tab.

Click on Making a Claim and youll see the link to download your claim form. All you need is your email on file and your zipcode to make it work.

We recentlyhad a vet clinic tell us they pre-emptively used this for an Embraced client when she forgot her form.


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