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Get travel insurance
Travel is an investment , so why wouldn ’ t you protect it ? A travel protection plan can cover you in case you need to cancel your trip ; if your luggage or belongings are damaged , lost , or stolen ; if you must return home prematurely due to an emergency ; and most importantly , if you become ill while traveling . ( If you are a woman of a certain age , remember , in most cases Medicare will not pay for medical treatment or supplies received overseas .) For just a few dollars a day , a travel protection plan provides invaluable peace of mind .
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Contact your bank and credit card companies
Save yourself the frustration and embarrassment of a denied credit card or ATM withdrawal . Notify your bank and card company when and where you will be traveling , so you have access to the money you need . While you ’ re at it , find out about what transaction fees they will charge . ( More on this in Chapter 3 , Money Matters .)
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