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Should I Purchase Travel Insurance

Should I Purchase Travel Insurance? Travel Tips

This is one of those age-old questions with no definitive answer. It’s estimated that 30 percent of Americans purchase travel insurance, which is a drastic increase since 9/11, when less than 10 percent of travelers were insured.

If you’re flying on a $150 ticket to see Aunt Irma in Wisconsin, you probably don’t need travel insurance. But on a trip such as yours, travel insurance can come in handy if something unexpectedly disrupts your trip. Your first step is to compare the cost of the trip versus the cost of the policy.

The most common situations when travel insurance comes in handy are:

• Your flight is canceled

• Your passport and wallet are stolen

• You require medical treatment while abroad

• You need to cancel your trip due to illness

• An unexpected hurricane hits your destination

• Your airline/cruise line/tour company go bankrupt

Reasons NOT to purchase travel insurance are:

• You’re afraid of terrorism

• A hurricane is going to hit your destination (this applies if the storm has already been named by the National Weather Service)

• Your pet is ill

• Your flight is delayed for so long that you want to cancel

One major caveat: Never purchase travel insurance from the same tour operator or cruise line with which you’re traveling. If that company goes out of business, there may not be money to cover your claim. Use a third-party provider (that includes travel agents).

Also, don’t forget about medical insurance. Even if you are covered for basic emergency care overseas, in almost all cases, your current health insurance does NOT cover you to evacuate you and fly you back to the U.S. Something called “Medical Evacuation and Repatriation” insurance comes in handy here. You pay a yearly fee, and if you get sick or injured overseas, the policy will get you treated, stabilized and flown back to the U.S. to the hospital of your choice, not theirs. There are a number of good companies that provide this type of plan, such as MedJet Assist.

Top 10 Sights in Rome

Top 10 Sights in Rome

If you are visiting Rome on city break, then you will need a list of the top 10 must see sites in Rome to visit. Below is a list we have compiled that will help you see the best 10 sights in Rome.

Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel is a must see as it is delicately decorated my Michelangelo. It was built back in the 1400’s, somewhere between 1475 and 1481.

St Peter’s

In 1452 this historical church was renovated, which took more than 200 years to complete. Here you will find works from Raphael, Michelangelo as well as many other well known architects. St Peter’s contains a total of 45 alters and 11 chapels as well as many priceless works of art.

Colosseum

This is considered one of the most famous landmarks of Rome. It is said to be one of the hottest tourist attractions.

Trevi Fountain

This place is truly a celebration of the things that make Rome so unique. It was built in 19B.C. It has been said that if you toss a coin in here you will definitely come back to Rome so be sure to bring some change with you.

Roman Forum

The word forum is Latin for market or open space. The Roman Forum is the home for many of the most important public buildings. This is a great place to see so be sure not to miss it.

Art Galleries

It has been said that the Roman Art Galleries are the home to some of the most beautiful works of art so be sure to stop by and see some of these beautiful places.

Vatican City

This is considered the smallest country in the world. This is the home of the Pope and it makes the territory of the Holy See.

Museums

There are so many beautiful things to see by visiting some of the museums located all around Rome. No matter what your taste is, you will be sure to find some favorite museums here.

Spanish Steps

These visually distinctive extensive steps actually connect the Church of the Trinita dei Monti and the Spanish Square. They give to all those who check them out, an outstanding view of the city.

Pantheon

This is perhaps one of the greatest of all time, spiritual building in the entire world. This is one site that you will not want to miss as it truly is spectacular.

Travel Do's and Don'ts – By Best Hotel Rates

Travel Do's and Don'ts – By Best Hotel Rates

For people who love to travel a lot, going to places that they have not been before will seem like a dream come true for most of them.

This is because they get to places where everything will look new, the adventures are definitely fresh and the surrounding all too vague and strange that makes the travel more exciting.

However, not all places are created equal. This goes to show that not all rules and regulations are applicable to every place or location. That is why it is extremely important to know some information about the place itself and identify the governing laws.

Aurora Lillo Editor of the “Best Hotel Deals” website — http://www.BestHotelDeals.biz — pointed out;

“…For example take Spain. It is, indeed, a great and enjoyable country to visit. Yet, visiting Spain can do more harm than good if things are not done properly or when people bring with them unnecessary things…”

So, for those who want some travel tips in the event that they plan to visit Spain, here’s a list that will help them through.

1. Do some homework.

For people who are first timers in Spain, it is best that they do their homework first. That is, research more about the country, its government, some special laws that needs to be kept in mind while there, or the kind of people present so as to have an idea about how to deal with them good-naturedly.

2. Valid passports.

It is best to travel, especially going to Spain, with valid travel documents and passports. This is to avoid inconvenience and further problems. This is because there are countries that might not give some leeway on the travelers that is why it is important to get ready with authentic ones in case some questions arise.

3. Pets rule.

There are instances wherein people who have pets just don’t have anyone who will take care of their pets while they are away. That is why they opt to bring their pets while on travel.

However, it is more easily said than done because carrying pets along is more tedious that what travelers tend to believe.

First, the pet owner must first secure “custom certificates” that indicates the origin of the pet and certifies that the pet is in good condition and can easily conform to the norms and standards set by the country like Spain. It should also indicate the kind and nature of vaccines taken by the pet, if any.

“…The bottom line: It’s still best to be prepared whenever somebody wants to travel to places like Spain. This simply means that the more prepared a traveler is, the lesser he or she will encounter some problems…” added A. Lillo.

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A History of Lincoln Part 2

A History of Lincoln Part 2

The raising of the siege of The Castle of Mont Sorel and Lincoln Castle.
The army of Louis and the barons of England arrived at Dunstable, and there spent the night. In the morning it marched northward, hastening to the relief of the castle of Mont Sorel, Earl Ralph of Chester and the others who were with him besieging it, were informed of this by their scouts, and retreated to the castle of Nottingham, where they determined to watch the progress of their approaching enemies.
When the barons then arrived at the castle of Mont Sorel, after pillaging in their usual custom all the cemeteries and churches on their march, it was determined  to march to Lincoln, where Gilbert de Gant and other barons had carried on a long siege without success.
They marched through the valley of Belvoir, and there everything fell into the hands of these robbers, because the soldiers of the French kingdom were the refuse and scum of that country who left nothing untouched.  Their poverty and wretchedness was so great, that they had not enough clothing to cover their nakedness.  At length they arrived at Lincoln, and the barons then made fierce assaults on the castle, whilst the besieged returned fire with missiles and stones and deadly weapons.
The king of England assembled an army to raise the siege of the castle of Lincoln.
Whilst these events were passing here, William Marshall, the guardian of the king and kingdom, by the advice of Walo the legate, Peter bishop of Winchester, and others by whose counsels the business of the kingdom was arranged, persuaded the castellans belonging to the king.
He also persuaded the knights who were in charge of castles in different parts of the kingdom, ordering them, on the command of the king, to assemble at Newark on the second day in Whitsun week, to proceed together to raise the siege of Lincoln castle.
They had a desire to engage with the excommunicated French, and also to fight for their country. They arrived at the time and place pre-arranged, with the legate himself and many other prelates of the kingdom.  With horses and soldiers, to assail with prayers as well as arms, these enemies of their king, and rebels against their lord the pope, it appeared to them they had a just cause of war, especially as he was innocent, and a stranger to sin.
When they were all assembled together, there were four hundred knights, nearly two hundred and fifty crossbow men, and an innumerable host of followers and horsemen, who could on emergency fulfil the duties of soldiers.  The chiefs of this army were William Marshall, William his son, Peter Bishop of Winchester, a man well skilled in warfare, Ralph Earl of Chester, William Earl of Salisbury, E. William Earl of Ferrars and William Earl of Albemarle
There were also there the barons, William D’ Albiney, John Marshall, William de Cantelo, William his son, the renowned Falkes de Breaute, Thomas Basset, Robert de Viport, Brian de L’Isle, Geoffrey de Lucy, and Philip d’Albiney, with many castellans of experience in war.
They stayed three days at Newark, to refresh the horses and men, and in the meantime they went to confession asking for the Lord’s protection against the attacks of their enemies.  All of them were prepared for extremities, and were determined to conquer or die in the cause of right.