Author Archives: Lydia Gregory

10 Sanity-Saving Travel Essentials To Have In Your Carry-On

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  Whether you’re leaving for business or for pleasure, these sanity-saving travel essentials to tuck in your carry-on will make your voyage smoother and—should you need it—help weather any missed bag/flight/connection mishap with a little more ease. Hard Copies Of Important Personal Documents The first rule of international travel: never lose your passport. The second […]


Testimonial: Mexico Ex-Pat Eric Kaplan Shares His SkyMed Experiences

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At SkyMed, we quickly learned that some of our strongest advocates are our Members. Eric Kaplan wanted us to share his story, and we’re pleased to do so. Thank you, Eric!, we’re grateful we were there when you needed us! “Several years ago I purchased a five-year SkyMed policy in case I needed to get […]


Worry-Free Cruising: Top Tips for On-Board Safety

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  You’ve booked your trip and you’re raring to go: the first thing on your mind is a spa treatment and a drink on the deck—the last thing might be staying safe aboard your floating first-class hotel. While it’s true that the cruise industry has instituted several new procedures and safety directives, as a passenger, […]


Protecting Your Identity When You Travel

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Planning a trip is half the fun: the clothes, the tours, the identity protection… What? Yep, protecting your identity when you travel starts even before you leave for the airport. As you start making plans, you might want to keep in mind these tips to safeguard your life’s details. Empty out your wallet. Do you […]


RV Packing Tips: What To Leave Behind

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  When you ask for RV packing tips, any road warrior can tell you what you take is just as important as what you leave behind. No matter how big your RV is space will always be at a premium, plus you don’t want to mess up your gas mileage lugging around too much extra poundage. […]


Checklist: How To Choose Travel Insurance (And A Medevac Membership While You’re At It)

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When you’re getting ready to head out on vacation, travel insurance—and medevac memberships—is probably the last thing on your mind. You’re probably in for a few surprises during your travel, but the last thing you need is the kind of unexpected event that comes with a doctor attached. As far as travel insurance and medevac […]