Travel Deal of the Day (February 24, 2010)

How aware are you of the protections provided by your credit card when you travel? If you are not aware, you should give a call to your credit card company and view the terms/conditions of your credit card to ensure you are fully aware of your rights. Many credit cards offer travel insurance protections (of various sorts). This may include trip cancellation insurance and/or car rental coverage (in case of an accident). You should familiarize yourself with these protections to ensure you do not purchase separate coverage that is duplicative of your existing coverage and so that you know your rights should an incident occur. The best time to do this is before your trip - to ensure you protect yourself and prepare yourself fully for your trip (and any unexpected incidents that could occur during your trip).