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    Travel Insurance

    in River Cruising

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    We have Medicare advantage, but I can just image all the paper work required to get them to cover. Remember most travel polices are not primary, thus you have to get your US policy to pay first. I have have dealt with insurance claims in the USA with my deceased husband. I would hate to have to deal with our insurance (addition to Medicare) when your out of the country. Most insurance companies will question large claims.

     

     

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    AmaWaterways Revamps Chefs Table

    in River Cruising

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    News item from Cruise Critic:

     

    AmaWaterways Adds New Life to its Chefs Table

    AmaWaterways has revamped the menu in its 28-person Chef's Table restaurant. The reinvented concept will feature a true tasting menu, with three appetizers, a sorbet intermezzo, three main courses and three desserts. The restaurant will continue to have a demonstration kitchen where passengers can watch the chefs prepare food, as well as regional wine pairings. The Chef's Table is included in the fare.

    http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=7122

    Thanks for the update!

    Travel Insurance

    in River Cruising

    Posted

    Just curious, what is considered "GOOD COVERAGE"?

     

    I ask as different people look to cover different things, such as:

     

    Cancel

    Cancel for any reason

    Missed sailing

    Missed or cancelled flight

    Trip interruption

    Lost Luggage

    Health Insurance

    Medical Evacuation

    Life Insurance

     

    And when you buy, are you looking for all of these, or just some of them (costs vary)

    In order of importance:

    1. You did not Include: Coverage for pre existing conditions

    2. Medical Evacuation (Policy taken for April 2017 is $1,000,000.00)

    3. Health Insurance (I want Primary Coverage, “Not Secondary”)

    4. Cancel after final payment

    5. Trip Interruption

    6. Missed or cancelled flight & Missed Sailing (generally not a concern as we usually arrive at our embarkation destination at least a day in advance, or more)

    7. Lost Luggage (Usually coverage will not begin to cover what is in a suitcase)

    8. Life Insurance (If this comes with policy, OK, but if not I would not pay for it)

    9. Cancel for Any Reason

     

    I really do not care if policy covers from 6-9. Generally when you choose primary coverage, you will automatically be cover with the other items plus Car Rental Insurance. I like this company better http://www.QuoteWright.com than insuremytrip. I have used Quotewright in the past but now just go to Travel Insured. I have had several minor claims with Travel Insured in the past, and have gotten immediate response, and quick payment. They are one of the few companies that offer primary coverage.

    Travel Insurance

    in River Cruising

    Posted

    There are many things I considered . I am in my 70's and husband in late 60's. I WANT GOOD COVERAGE! I buy primary coverage most offered are secondary. It is not cheap-better to be safe than sorry. I use Tavel Insured, and usually buy my own insurance . On occasions, if my travels are only in the states or on a Caribbean Cruise I will talk TA offerings.

     

     

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    precruise hotel stay in prague

    in River Cruising

    Posted

    Bama4cruidin

    You might want to check with Ama. We sail in April and we too were at the International Continental. Our TA notified us last Monday of the change. It was just after I finished arrangements for a couple of private tour. Oh well, I certainly have time to notify the tour company

    AmaWaterways 2017 Sailings

    in River Cruising

    Posted

    Wild traveler

    Looking forward to your posts. We are doing the Legendary Danube April 17th. Will more than likely Leave States, April 15th and then spend 3 days at the end in Budapest. We booked, on the Amadante, 2nd Floor, I think cabin 238.

     

     

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    AmaWaterways 2017 Sailings

    in River Cruising

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    We did Amsterdam to Budapest with AMA. My only regret, and my bad, was we did not stay an extra day in Budapest. We had an included excursion with AMA but there is so much more to see and wished we added a day. Otherwise, our AMA experience was perfect! We are booked on their Provence and Spain this year and adding the pre cruise Paris and post cruise Barcelona.

     

    Yes, it is much different on the roll call vs ocean cruising roll calls. However, I did correspond with a great couple from Australia on our prior rivercruise on a roll call. We felt like we knew them all our lives before we met them. So, there is a chance!

     

    I thought , out of the Rhine, Main and Danube we cruised, the Danube is the prettiest and had a lot to offer. Enjoy your cruise! You will surely want to do several more.

    I plan on stay an extra day in Budapest. Thanks for the suggestions.

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