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My Japan recap + a travel essential for your next trip
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Happy Thursday! I'm home from Japan, and if you noticed by my lack of an email last week... the jetlag took me out! However, Japan was absolutely incredible and is now easily one of my new favorite countries. I'll have my full review of the trip in next week's newsletter, and Japan YouTube videos are coming VERY soon! Until then, I wanted to talk about one thing I NEVER travel without: Travel Insurance One of the things I get asked about the most is travel insurance. Should you get it, and if so, which one? Absolutely, you should have travel insurance, as you never know when things may go wrong. SafetyWing is my go-to for travel insurance because it covers so much, is easy to purchase for days or months, and is affordable. It’s a great option whether you're going on a short trip or traveling long term. What Travel Insurance Usually Covers:
When You Should Consider It:
Other Options to Know About: Many credit cards also include travel insurance, especially premium travel cards. Personally, I get SafetyWing on top of my credit card insurance to make sure I’m fully covered, especially for medical expenses or trip delays. Want to Learn More? Having the right coverage can save you money, time, and stress if something goes wrong. It’s worth taking a few minutes to understand what your trip needs. As always, you can follow along with my current travels on Instagram and Facebook, or reply to this email if you want to chat about insurance... or something more exciting! Have a great weekend :) Sarah Some links in this email are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click the link or make a purchase through the link. This is at no extra cost to you. Travel Giveaways TravisMathew is teaming up with St Andrews Links to give away the ultimate St Andrews Old Course experience. Enter to win by June 29, 2025. The National Cherry Blossom Festival is giving away a trip to Walt Disney World. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. Universal is giving away a trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. Sandals is giving away a 4-day, 3-night all-inclusive vacation at the Sandals or Beaches Resort of your choice. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. Better Homes & Gardens is giving away $5,000 is their Seasonal Sunny Makeover sweepstakes. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. Simply Recipes is giving away $5,000 in their Grill & Chill sweepstakes. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. the spruce is giving away $5,000 in their Spruce Up for Spring Sweepstakes. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. UK: The Telegraph is giving away business class flights to Australia on Singapore Airlines from the UK. Enter to win by June 30, 2025. UK and Ireland: Active Traveller is giving away a trip to Malta including a three night stay, airfare, and more. Enter to win by July 2, 2025. YouTube My latest YouTube video is up! It's about my solo trip to Marsaxlokk, Malta! Check it out here: Make sure you subscribe to my channel! Travel Sales EF Ultimate Break is having their Summer Black Friday sale, with trips up to $1,000 off until July 1. Plus save an extra $100 on your first trip with this link + code UASarahET100. Travel News The US State Department has issued a worldwide warning for Americans abroad after airstrikes on Iran. Read more from ABC News. A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically during the week of July 4th. Read more from AAA. Madison, Wisconsin, is a trending destination for summer 2025 - read more from Travel + Leisure. |
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