Author Archives: Lydia Gregory

10 Reasons Smart Travelers Pack Medical Evacuation Memberships

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Richard Branson and his wife were in San Felipe, Mexico, on holiday when an auto accident left him with a fractured femur and kneecap. The Red Cross originally contacted his insurer, Blue Cross, for approval of ambulance transport to Calexico and a flight from their back to his home hospital in Redwood City. However, the […]


On The Road: Favorite Travel Tips

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Everyone has their own favorite travel tips they swear by–and with COVID-19 in the picture, we have so many more to add. We asked a few fellow travelers for their favorites, along with a few top tips for traveling in the “new normal.” Start with the travel reviews. Believe it or not, there are still […]


RV Tips for Beginners

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RV Tips for Beginners The “new normal” has been a boon for the RV industry—rig sales have shot up 50% over the previous year and sales aren’t expected to slow down. And with so many people working remotely and kids learning online, even the cooler temperatures haven’t made a dent.  Pick a vehicle that’s right […]


Bikers: Medevac Membership Picks Up Where Motorcycle Insurance Leaves Off

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There’s nothing quite like the feel of the open road when you’re on a motorcycle: the wind, the sound of the motor, the scenery rushing by… Bikers cruise the 50 states and take full advantage of the amazing highways and byways of this great country. Take Arizona, for example: its year-round riding season—think the high […]


“Do I Really Need Medical Evacuation Services For My Trip?”

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Smart travelers expect the unexpected. Anita Olsen was enjoying a family cruise to Mexico over the holidays when she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while walking the top deck of the ship. She spent Christmas Eve in the infirmary, and when the ship arrived in Acapulco on the 25th she was taken directly to the […]


Insurance Tips for Traveling Boomers

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While we realize that, for many, this might not be the ideal time to travel, at SkyMed and SkyMed Travel we want to offer you information and ideas with an eye on a future that’s once again full of fun, adventure, and exploration.  Now that you’re retired, you might want to take a closer look […]