July 29, 2011
Tips and Tools for staying safe during adventure travel.
Not all adventure companies make safety a top priority. Here's how to ensure that yours does.
First, be sure to work with a qualified operator that has a proven safety record.
When checking out an adventure travel company, always ask these questions:
How long have the guides you'll be working with been running this particular trip or activity?
Have clients suffered any serious or fatal injuries?
What emergency plans does the company have in place?
How will your guides call for help?
Before you go:
Have a comprehensive health insurance policy in place (one that covers you overseas if you're traveling internationally,) as well as medical evacuation coverage such as MedjetAssist, which will [arrange medical transfer for] you to the hospital of your choice from [virtually] anywhere in the world (MedjetAssist.com).
Research your destination for any disease outbreaks or vaccination requirements...
Assemble a small medical kit...
Carry a copy of your medical history...
Get fit for the trip...
Always trust your gut no matter what...
Christopher R. Cox
Conde Nast Traveler on Concierge.com
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John Gobbles, Medjet VP/COO answers important questions about the Medjet medical evacuation membership program. Select this news item to listen to the interview.
About.com profiles Medjet regarding travel assistance for medical evacuations as it relates to adventure travel.
Medjet announces endorsement of 16-time PGA Tour winner, Jim Furyk.
Peter Greenberg Author, The Travel Detective
"MedjetAssist does the best job for one very important reason. The fine-print disclaimers that you'll find in other (programs) are virtually eliminated...I strongly advise you to consider this."
BUSINESSWEEK
"MedjetAssist of Birmingham, AL, is one of the few services that will arrange to transport you anywhere you want to be hospitalized."
Jon Podany Chief Marketing Officer, LPGA
“The services that MedjetAssist offers to our players align very well with the global nature of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) business. As Golf’s Global Tour, LPGA players and staff are constantly away from home and, through our partnership with Medjet, will have efficient access to medical transfers when necessary.”
Andrew Harper, Editor and Publisher of The Hideaway Report
...Activating your MedjetAssist membership could well be the most important travel decision you ever make."
Jena Gardner President, JG Black Book of Travel"
Medjet is a no-brainer as far as I'm concerned. Travel is my business; I travel almost constantly and I wouldn't go on a trip without them. I've seen Medjet in action and it's like having family take care of you."