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International Services, Inc. Addresses the Urgency of Finding Legitimate Visitors Health Insurance

Glenn Allen, VA – International Services, Inc., a leading visitors health insurance agency, acknowledges the fact that there are people traveling in and outside the US are looking for a reliable and trustworthy medical insurance while they are on a trip. This is why with International Services, made their website http://www.nriol.net available to travelers for providing a one-stop channel for accessing different types of travel health insurance.

Hundreds of millions of people per year visit the United States. Many of those find themselves hurt, injured, or sick while visiting these shores, and many of them are without a way to pay for medical services. Unfortunately, being unable to pay for your medical coverage puts a monetary strain on the government, the hospital, and the people in your family. Who wants to carry that burden with them when they can carry visitors health insurance and pay for medical expenses using legitimate health insurance?

What is visitors health insurance? “Visitor Health Insurance plans are designed by health insurance companies to cover medical expenses that result from a sudden illness or injury occurring while visiting the United States…” explains information on the website www.nriol.net. This health insurance also covers visitors on a short trip, or visitors applying for US residency or citizenship.

Visitor’s health insurance offered through provider sites like Nriol.net cover emergencies, accidental death and dismemberment, prescriptions, dental, and clinic or hospital fees. Nriol.net provides easy access to different travel insurance, with underwriting from renowned international insurance providers such as TravelGuard, International Medical Group, and HTH Worldwide. The website also carries different security logos to help interested travelers identify the legitimacy of their website, such as the BBB accreditation, McAfee Secure, and Comodo IdAuthority.

Health insurance is important no matter where you are from or where you are going. If you get hurt or sick while visiting family, they are left with the burden of caring for you and paying your medical expenses. If you carry visitors health insurance you can relieve them of that burden and allow them to enjoy your visit more.

“No one wants to come to the US to get sick, but it happens. It can’t be planned for, but at least you can carry insurance with you that will provide you with the coverage you need to get help from professional medical providers,” says Donna, a licensed practical nurse from Scranton, PA.

Despite the many ups and downs in the American health and medical sectors, hospitals, clinics, private practices, and other medical and health professionals are stepping up to take on the increasing need for recovery and understanding. Visiting the US shouldn’t mean that you’re headed for disaster, especially if you take the time to visit internet sites like Nriol.net and get quotes on visitors health insurance.

Everyone should be covered medically, but it’s up to them to take the necessary steps to make sure it happens. No matter where you live.

zTravelInsurance.com To Provide Reliable Travel Insurance Information

Glen Allen, VA – International Services, Inc., a financial services company believes in providing reliable travel insurance with upfront information that travelers need. With this, they have put up a website, http://www.ztravelinsurance.com, which does not only provide travel insurance international from the underwriting of reliable insurance sources but also helpful information that travelers can expect in travel insurance.

Despite the incredibly shrinking world due to the increase in public data available on the internet, more and more people are finding less and less information available on their insurance plans.

“I pay $120 out of every paycheck for medical insurance, and I’m not quite sure about what’s covered. I can’t say whether or not I’m getting my money’s worth, and no one at the insurance company can give me a straight answer. I feel out of the loop, and I think I want to move companies,” says a very dissatisfied medical insurance customer.

Uncertainty should not be a standard with medical insurance coverage. People should not be asking, ‘what’s covered?’ or ‘how much is covered’. They should know even before the money is deducted from their paychecks.

If you’re traveling to the US, having an insurance will save you from the confusion of medical coverage, and the possibility of huge out of pocket costs. International travel insurance is medical coverage without trip cancellation coverage, and is offered by many international underwriters, so you can take your time researching your options and getting all the facts before paying and US. For information international travel insurance with trip cancellation benefits see the following website. Websites like zTravelInsurance.com, provide international insurance information that includes what is covered (typically hospital visits, common illnesses and conditions, and surgery), when coverage starts, and how much coverage will cost.

With the increasing uncertainties travelers face, medical insurance should not be one of them.

“They are providing a service to people all over the world. These people love to travel and visit family and friends, but do not love the idea of dealing with the confusion and high costs of medical insurance. I appreciate that, a lot,” says Bill McGee an avid traveler.

International Services, Inc. Answers Missionaries’ Prayers with their Website, iVisitorInsurance.com

Glen Allen, VA – International Services, Inc., a leading visitors health insurance agency, acknowledges that missionaries in the US and abroad are facing a lot of uncertainty. The US missionaries abroad fear the impact of ‘Obamacare’ on their policies, and foreign missionaries in the US are concerned with finding the right visitors health insurance to cover them and their families. This is why the company made their website, http://www.ivisitorinsurance.com, available to help them with their options.

“I love doing God’s work, and I know that He is the Provider. We are far from home and concerned that our health insurance isn’t going to cut it when the time comes to make changes. I want to know that my family will be covered in case the worst happens,” says Kristi, missionary.

Many other missionaries share Kristi’s fears as a missionary to South Africa states, “When we were home on sabbatical we made sure to get all of our checkups, shots, and annual exams. We didn’t know if we would be covered for any of that once we got back to Durban.”

“Being a missionary in Germany is hard enough without the fear that comes with not knowing what to expect from our insurance company,” says Eric, a missionary with Word of Life Fellowship.

Missionaries all over the world are dealing with the same thing; the uncertainty of what’s coming. Change is coming and they don’t want the change to hurt their ministries.

Visitors health insurance may be the answer to their fervent prayers. With this type of health insurance you are covered while abroad no matter where you are or how long you plan on staying. Websites like iVisitorInsurance are insurance advocates that offer support, accurate quotes, and information on this type of health insurance and can even point you in the direction of international student health insurance for when your children attend school in a foreign country. Visitors health insurance, also known as visitors medical insurance, covers hospitalization, medicine for illnesses or chronic conditions, surgeries, and each patient is covered for up to $50,000 USD.

Doing the work of God is a calling that not many answer, but when they do they should have the chance at quality medical insurance without the uncertainty, confusion, and runaround offered by many US based insurance companies.

Short Vacation Golden Triangle Tours

We arrived in India for the shooting of a documentary and once the shoot was over the crew decided to take a short break. As we all were divided over the choice of place, ultimately the group divided into three small ones and decided to proceed to three different Golden Triangle tour destinations-Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, and what a short vacation that was!” wrote Amma to her friend in an email.

What Amma mentioned is actually what many tourists like her feel when they convert a business or a personal trip to India in enjoying a short vacation Golden Triangle tours in the country. This break not only helps them rejuvenate their tired soul, but also gives them an opportunity to understand the country.

Delhi being the capital of country has so much to offer. To many, it is like a country in itself-the city is spread so far and wide that it seems to encompass sea of humanity. With vehicles zooming in and out of different and almost all the roads at any point of the day, it is difficult for anyone to guess when Delhi sleeps. Yet beneath that never ending cloak is an invisible spirit that needs to be explored and for that one needs to spend a little more time roaming around the streets and visiting various nooks and corners that contains reminiscence of footsteps of royalties and kingdoms that have ruled, or have dreamt of ruling Delhi. Even the difference between Delhi built by Britishers, the old Delhi and the ever expanding Delhi needs to be experienced to be understood.

Similarly, the glory of Taj Mahal in Agra is always beckoning and is actually worth taking a short yet memorable vacation. It is difficult to comprehend the feeling that one gets standing in front of this love monument. The exquisite grandeur, the aura and the overwhelming and overarching feeling of love is always in the air even in the near vicinity of the structure. Even modernisation and accomplishments in the field of architect can’t diminish the stateliness of the structure and till the time these feelings remain, it is difficult to either circumvent, or diminish the importance of this short but very fulfilling vacation.

Jaipur on the other hand is a class in itself. To begin with, it is the colour of the city that mesmerise the tourists. Nick named as the ‘pink city’ of the country, houses are mostly coated with pink colour adding a unique symmetrical ambience. To add to the beauty are the plethora of forts and palaces and interesting monuments dotting the skyline of the city that spread from one corner to another. This short break normally is a wonderful cultural and historical vacation in a place where hospitality is at its best.

To add to the grandeur are the numbers of heritage havelis that have been converted into homely hotels offering a glimpse into the life of erstwhile royalty. In fact to be served by staff dressed in old royal costumes and in the manner in which it was once done is an experience that can’t be replicated anywhere else in the world. After all such is the glory of India’s short but fruitful vacations!

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iVisitorInsurance.com Reaches Out to People Traveling to the US

International Services, Inc., a leading visitor health insurance agency, announces the new and user-friendly interface of their website http://www.iVisitorInsurance.com. With the social and political unrest in the Middle East, the genocides in Sudan, and bombings at US Embassies, traveling anywhere abroad can be far more dangerous than years past. No matter where you go, the chance of personal injury, whether slight or life altering, is there hovering over you, taking a little bit of the enjoyment out of your travels.

The revamp of the website’s interface is aimed at helping families or individuals to navigate through the website easily for a better experience in finding the most suitable visitor medical insurance.

If you’re a visitor to the US, you should still consider the need for medical protection against the possibility of illness or injury. iVisitorinsurance.com offers a wide choice of Visitor Insurance for USA travelers. These plans are underwritten by various companies like Chartis, Nationwide, and Lloyds. According to International Services, Inc., making sure that you and your loved ones have the medical coverage you need while visiting another country gives you the peace of mind.

“Traveling abroad used to be about seeing the world and getting a taste of life in other countries. Today it’s about finding a vacation spot where there are no bullet casings in the sand,” says a wary vacationer near the Suez Canal in Egypt.

Though the fight for medical coverage equality is an ongoing one in the United States, there are many health insurance programs that are made available for visitors to the US, whether they are here for a season or making plans to stay. Even if you are already covered medically through an insurance company in your home country, you may not be covered for travel abroad.

“Many people assume that because they pay for medical and health insurance at home, the insurance will cover them no matter where they go. This is not always the case,” explains Taylor, an insurance rep.

With websites like iVisitorInsurance.com, you have the chance to search for trustworthy visitor health insurance coverage. You can be covered no matter where you are, or where you are going.

Ludus Tours Unveils Official USA Volleyball Fan Package for 2012 Summer Games Accommodations

Today Ludus Tours, announced its custom hospitality fan packages for USAV members and fans looking to attend and cheer on the National Teams at the 2012 Games in London.

San Diego, CA, March 03, 2011 — Today Ludus Tours, the official tour operator and hospitality provider for USA Volleyball and other National Governing Bodies, announced its custom hospitality fan packages for USAV members and fans looking to attend and cheer on the National Teams at the 2012 Games in London. The USA Volleyball Fan Package ( http://www.trackandfieldtours.com/USA_Volleyball_Fan_package.html ) includes hotel, transportation, guided onsite assistance and exclusive Ludus Tours events and access.

“Ludus Tours knows Olympic fans and we are looking forward to having their style of service and sense of fun at our biggest events. We share the same enthusiasm for helping as many of our members and fans make the trip to London in 2012,” USA Volleyball Secretary General Kerry Klostermann said.

Ludus Tours will be offering packages for both beach and indoor volleyball. Standard packages are priced from $3,050 per person and include a six-night stay in a three-star hotel, private airport transportation both ways, access to the Ludus Tours hospitality lounge, tour excursions to London museums and monuments, gift bags and more. To view full package details, visit http://www.volleyball-tours.com.

“The USA Volleyball team has amazing support and Ludus Tours is excited to bring the fans and family together through our reputable tour and hospitality packages,” Ludus Tours Managing Director Adam Dailey said. “A great perk of traveling with Ludus Tours is that USA Volleyball members get a booking discount on our packages and a portion of the proceeds goes directly back to USA Volleyball.”

For more information on Ludus Tours or if you would like to create a customized package for the Games or another USA Volleyball event, please contact Ludus Tours at (866) 343-6133.

About Ludus Tours:
Ludus Tours provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the world’s premiere sporting and cultural events, including the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, and more. Founded 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major events. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation provider for many of the USA National Governing Bodies including Volleyball, Water Polo and Weightlifting, among others. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Ludus Tours is based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel

About USA Volleyball:
Founded in 1928, USA Volleyball is a Colorado incorporated non-profit organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) as the National Governing Body for the sport of Volleyball in the United States. USA Volleyball is responsible for both the Olympic disciplines of indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. USA Volleyball has more than 260,000 registered members, 12,000 teams and 5,000 clubs nationwide. With an annual budget in excess of $17 million dollars, USA Volleyball supports the USA men’s and women’s senior national team programs, youth and junior national teams, national championship events, coaching education and certification programs, grassroots development, and programs for the disabled and Paralympic Teams. USA Volleyball has a rich tradition of success as evidenced by winning at least one medal in every Olympic Games since 1984 and capturing numerous FIVB World Cup, FIVB World Championship and Continental Championship titles. USA Volleyball is committed to and works toward opportunity for all to participate. It is an advocate for all Americans endeavoring to assure universal access to opportunities at all levels of the game.

Press & Media Contact:
Corby Fisher
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
435-640-3131
corby@ludussports.com
http://www.ludustours.com

VOLUNTOURISM Proves A Hit with the Over 40s as Bookings Rise 51% In 2010

As well as being a popular holiday option for the younger generation, overseas volunteering company Original Volunteers has seen a steady rise in bookings from the over 40’s, especially for locations outside the Euro zone.

Original Volunteers figures show the number of holiday bookings from the over 40’s has doubled over the past 12 month period.

Traditionally viewed as a ‘gap year’ holiday, the ability to Volunteer Overseas has become increasingly fashionable with a generation keen to experience a ‘holiday with a difference’ once children have flown the nest. Additionally, adults seeking a challenge or professionals looking for a worthwhile Sabbatical break are increasingly booking overseas volunteering holidays.

Many choose to travel out of season, when they can provide an essential helping hand on projects when they are quieter, typically in October, March and May.

With volunteering projects starting from as little as £35 per week including accommodation, being able to volunteer abroad is quickly becoming seen as a viable holiday option, particularly in times of recession.

Original Volunteers has close links to over 100 different projects in countries such as Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nepal and Thailand, delivering bespoke experiences for each traveller, matching them to a team or cause which suits their personality, skills, aims and goals.

With 80% of volunteers travelling on their own this is the perfect way to meet new like minded people. Travelling in groups of on average five to ten people volunteers often become friends for life and sometimes a little bit more!

Research carried out by The American Express Currency Index has shown an increase in British people choosing long haul destinations as a result of a weakened pound against the US dollar and the Euro. With long haul destination representing better value for money in the currency stakes.

Programmes Director, Caroline Revell comments: “With people starting to count the pennies this is a great way to feel you are getting real value from your holiday. It’s a great way to travel as well as do some of the most crucial charity work you will ever do. Volunteering abroad will help you gain new skills, self-confidence, meet new people, widen horizons, challenge perceptions and, above all, ensure that impoverished or remote communities have the support to develop.”

“The hardest part was going home!” This may sound like the end to most holidays but what if this statement was actually true? How many holidays have you been on that have not only changed your life but also changed someone else’s life for the better?

Original Volunteers is giving people the opportunity to do this in over 18 countries around the world.

For more details Visit: http://www.Originalvolunteers.co.uk

Original Volunteers

St Vedast House

Norwich

Norfolk

NR11BT

UK

01603 627 007

contact@originalvolunteers.co.uk

New Travel Rewards Program Offers Free Travel and Discounts for Participants

February 24, 2011 (Honolulu, Hawaii) — Imagine Travel announced the official release of a new travel rewards program called “tPoints”.  The program has been available in beta to a select group of members over the last several months as the company worked to ensure all features of the rewards program were functioning as expected. As of today’s announcement, the company stated the beta release of the program has been a success, and the travel rewards program is officially open to the general public.  There are currently no requirements to join the program and it is completely free.

The rewards program allows participants to earn rewards points, called “tPoints”, through a number of different ways which mainly includes participating in Imagine Travel’s online community in some way or another.  Participants who accumulate tPoints can use them towards discounts on reservations for hotels, car rentals, airline tickets, travel activities, tours, cruises and various other types of travel accommodations.  There is no expiration date on earned tPoints so participants can accumulate the travel points for as long as they want without having to worry about losing them if not consumed within a given period.

“Our tPoints Travel Rewards Program is unique in that members who actively participate in our online community can earn free tPoints just by engaging in conversation with other members in our travel community at Imagine Travel.  It’s something participants are already doing on a regular basis, so this is just an added bonus for being a loyal and active participant in our community”, said Mr. Loytano, PR manager of Imagine Travel.  Mr. Loytano added, “Other ways tPoints members can earn travel points include participating in regularly run contests which give away free tPoints, or by taking advantage of special promotions for travel accommodations which give away tPoints as a bonus.  We’re currently in the process of working with travel suppliers who are interested in sponsoring our rewards program by offering discounts or prizes through the contests we run for participants.  This is a great way for travel companies like hotels, airlines, rental car companies or any other type of travel businesses to market themselves to our travel community.  We believe our rewards program will benefit all participating parties which include our company, the travel suppliers who sponsor the program, and of course the participants in the actual program”.

Since its inception as an online travel and vacation guide, Imagine Travel has built an avid community of travelers who actively interact with one another to share travel tips, vacation experiences and destination information for places around the world.  The company envisions with the release of its tPoints Travel Rewards Program it will be able to engage and interact more with the online community on a more personal basis and create a closer sense of community by offering interactive contests which give away rewards, prizes and travel discounts.  By releasing a loyalty rewards program the company hopes to increase its brand identity to both travel suppliers and travel consumers while at the same time offering benefits to all parties who participate in the travel rewards program.

To get information on how to register or to find out more about the tPoints Travel Rewards Program visit http://www.imagine.travel/travel-rewards-program.html.  Learn more about Imagine Travel or join the travel community.

Ludus Tours Official Travel and Hospitality Partner Of Usa Water Polo

Follow USA Water Polo to the 2011 FINA World Championships.

Huntington Beach, CA, March 01, 2011 — Ludus Tours, a travel company that focuses on major global sporting events, has teamed up with USA Water Polo to serve as the official travel and hospitality partner of the organization’s participation in the 2011 FINA World Championships. Ludus Tours will offer discounted rates to USA Water Polo members as part of special “Follow USA Water Polo,” packages for fans, family, friends, and members, giving them the ability to see the National Teams compete on the world stage in Shanghai, China. As an added bonus a $5,000 Ludus Sports Scholarship Grant will be awarded by the travel company towards the development of water polo to a deserving USA Water Polo member.

According to USA Water Polo CMO Jen Rottenberg, “We are excited to welcome, Ludus Tours to the USA Water Polo family. They will be providing an invaluable service that will facilitate and enhance the travel experiences of our members, fans, friends and family, as they support our exception Women’s and Men’s National Teams.”

“We are thrilled to partner with USA Water Polo. Their loyal members, sponsors and athlete’s families will now have a friend in the travel and hospitality world.” Said Adam Dailey, Ludus Managing Director. “We are here to help fans have the unforgettable experiences supporting Team USA at these global events.”

The 2011 FINA World Championships are scheduled for July 16-31 in Shanghai, China while the 2012 Olympic Games are set for July 27-August 12 in London, England. In the coming weeks a tours and travel page featuring the offerings of Ludus Tours will be available at http://www.usawaterpolo.org. For more information on Ludus Tours visit their website at http://www.ludustours.com.

About USA Water Polo
USA Water Polo, Inc. is the national governing body for water polo in America, overseeing our United States Olympic program as well as 20 different championship events annually, such as Junior Olympics and Masters Championships. With more than 35,000 members, USAWP is also the sanctioning authority for more than 400 tournaments nationwide. USAWP is committed to the development of the sport nationwide. It fosters grass-roots expansion of the sport, providing a national system of affiliated clubs, certified coaches and officials.

About Ludus Tours Ludus Tours ( http://www.ludustours.com ) provides complete travel, tour and hospitality packages to the worlds premiere sporting and cultural events. The Ludus event schedule includes the 2012 Summer Games in London, the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Oktoberfest in Munich, Running of the Bulls in Pamplona and The Masters in Georgia, among others. Founded 2003, Ludus has helped tens of thousands of individuals, families and organizations get the most out of experiencing major events. Ludus is the Official Hospitality and Accommodation provider for many of the National Governing Bodies of Olympic Teams including USA: Volleyball, Water Polo, Luge, Taekwondo, Synchro, Judo, Wrestling and Weightlifting. In addition to their travel services, Ludus Sports offers corporate branding, marketing and retail opportunities within each of their events. Based in San Diego, CA with offices in London, UK to prepare for the London Games. For more information, please visit http://www.summergames.travel

Media Contact:
Greg Mescall
714-500-5455
gmescall@usawaterpolo.org

Press & Media Contact:
Corby Fisher
Director of Sales & Marketing
Ludus Tours
P.O. Box 50251
Austin, TX 78763
435-640-3131
corby@ludussports.com
http://www.ludustours.com

Paramo – The Essential Component For Your Camping

February 28, 2011 – One of the most exciting and challenging outings is without doubt adventure sports where camping is an integral part. Depending on the season in which camping is undertaken and the age profile of the group, camping could be great fun. However, choosing the destination for a camping activity is very important. More important is the necessity to have the right kind of clothing and accessories required to make camping an exciting yet comfortable event.

One of the most important components needed for any camping activity is of course a good sleeping bag. After a tiring days’ outing the least thing that you would want is not having the right material to sleep on. Some of the places where you decide to spend your night could be very cold or there could be also the risk of a rain. In such situations it is very essential that you have a proper sleeping bag, so that you wake up the next day fully fit and ready for another day’s hard toil and excursion. It should be comfortable and be able to fit you in without being too big or too small. Hence going for the best variety will make a big difference, though it may cost you a bit more.

Camping though is all about enjoyment, your fun and enjoyment could be totally spoilt if the clothing which you are carrying is not as per the rigid requirements of rough weather and terrain. Hence going on a camping or to an adventure trip without paramo clothing would be naïve to say the least. These clothes are indeed a pleasure to wear and they come in different shapes and sizes. They cover almost the entire body and these paramo clothing have a special feature in that they resemble animal furs and hence act as barrier, be it rain, heat or extreme cold.

Camping is not all about having the right kind of clothing or sleeping bag. You cannot and you are not expected to sleep out in the open and hence would need a roof over your head so to say. While it is too much to expect a concrete roof over your head, you would certainly look for a good tent to keep you cozy, warm and away from dangerous insects and some animals. When it comes to tents, perhaps the best ones available in the market are without doubt kampa tents. They come in the best of material and have stunning colors to add an element of festivity to the whole camping exercise. Further, kampa tents also have dual performance advantages in the sense that they are transparent enough to allow daylight during the day time and again when it comes to night, they can be made in such a way that it is comfortably dark inside to aid good sleep and rest.

Last but not the least your total excursion cannot be said to be well-planned if you are not carrying with you the right kind of awning. So you have to take trouble and opt for nothing less than driveaway awnings. They are extremely adaptable and can be folded and carried away with you in a jiffy. These driveaway awnings are also available in various sizes and shapes depending on the personal need and also the number of people who are in the trip. Quality wise these awnings are a cut above the rest and this is the reason they are so much sought after.

So camping is all about enjoyment and adventure, provided you are well stocked and well prepared. So if the above are in place, you can rest assured that a major part of your headache has been taken care of.

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