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How to Protect Your Trip during Rainy Season

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Going on a trip with your family, friends, or just your own self, are not only best done during the sunny days. As a matter of fact, there are some people who love to put themselves away from the stress and troubles of their works by planning a vacation during the rainy season ─ as if there’s something about the rain that makes a trip a lot more fun, exciting, and special. It is like having to enjoy an unusual satisfaction of going to the beach as the clouds unload its heaviness.

But despite a different kind of thrill that you can get, we can’t simply disregard the truth that booking trips during the wet season are akin to taking the risk, which is why taking extra care during the undesirable weather condition is a must. Speaking of, here are some of the ways as to how you can keep your trip protected during the rainy season.

 1. Cancel a trip if necessary

Due to the possibilities that a heavy downpour can shut down airports, train stations, and/or even the whole cities, you may be bound to a point wherein canceling or postponing your trip would be the best choice left. This is most likely to happen when there’s an impending typhoon. Although it may be hard to forgo travel plans which you have made and prepared months ago, your safety should always have to come first. By canceling your trip, you can be able to save yourself from being caught and stuck by the heavy traffic or any possible risks caused by the rain.

2. Plan weather-appropriate destinations and activities

Not because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can’t able to experience fun and exhilarating activities such as those enjoyed in the summer. Having fun should never be determined and limited by the weather. That is why if you want to make the most of your trip, choose destinations and plan activities that are perfect regardless of the weather.

Who says going to the beach and chasing the waves is only meant for summer? As a matter of fact, this becomes even more enjoyable when done in the rain. Just be careful not to go further, especially when the waves are big. The same with going on a hike since there are some mountains that are ideal to hike when the rain is not too heavy. A little rain can add to the thrill, which is truly suitable especially for adventure seekers. But if you’re not fond of outdoor activities, might as well opt indoor theme parks or museums.

3. Invest in travel insurance

In addition to the aforementioned tips, another thing that can protect your trip is, of course, getting travel insurance, especially if you’re a first-time traveler and/or it’s your first time to visit a particular destination.

Although travel insurance can add to your trip expenses, getting a plan with policies you need ─ before and during the trip ─ such as trip cancellation insurance makes it worth. In case the destination you are about to visit is unfortunately hit by a storm, which caused it to become uninhabitable, your comprehensive plan may pay you back up to 100% of your insured trip cost.

Some insurance providers may also offer trip cancellation benefits in case your place of residence becomes subject to storm damage and that you are in need to change your travel plans.

Since there might be insurance companies offering cheap travel insurance, it is important to thoroughly check the policies offered, whether they meet your needs. In this case, Autoshield can help you quote and compare among the providers of the best travel insurance in Singapore! Reach us through our customer care hotline 6385 0777 or by sending SMS to 8588 9191, 8686 9991, 8688 9991, 8588 9991, 8866 9991, 8868 9991, 8668 9991.
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