April may seem a little late in the year for a ski trip, yet while still considered low season for many destinations, the month has a lot to offer mountain-goers—domestically and internationally. Ample deals and lodging opportunities can even make for an ideal, alternative spring break trip to the standard beach vacation. From low season prices to near perfect weather, April’s a great time to encourage your clients to hit the slopes one last time before trading in their winter gear for snorkels and swimsuits.
Here are four advantages of booking last-minute ski trips along with four important ways travel insurance can help your clients enjoy their vacation with fewer worries and more fun.
Empty Accommodations
Your clients can expect widely available and affordable lodging options at mountain resorts in April. While vacancies equate to great savings and opportunities for your clients, they can also mean resorts are less inclined to make exceptions if your clients need to cancel their plans within the penalty window. You can help your clients protect their non-refundable plans by offering travel insurance when they book. If they need to cancel or interrupt their trip because of a covered reason, like a sickness or injury of themselves or a family member, the plan can provide reimbursement.
Big Snowfalls
Late season still brings big snowfalls for some destinations, particularly those that are further north or at higher altitudes. On top of a base that’s accumulated all winter, these late season snows can make for favorable conditions on the mountain. But if your clients are unlucky enough to hit bad weather while traveling to or from their destination, they may take on some unplanned costs because of a delayed or cancelled flight. If this happens, travel insurance can provide coverage for additional expenses to help get your clients to their destination as planned or back home, in addition to reimbursing for missed nights at their reservation. Coverage is also included for certain out-of-pocket costs, such as meals, local transportation or even additional lodging or parking charges.
Long Days, Short Lines
Low season vacancies also mean shorter lift lines, discounted passes and all-around quieter slopes. These advantages combined with a few more hours of sunlight than you get during peak season adds up to more time on the mountain for less money, making low season an attractive travel time for ski enthusiasts and beginners alike. While beginners will likely want to rent their equipment for their last-minute ski trip, seasoned enthusiasts checking their gear might travel a little lighter knowing travel insurance provides coverage for their baggage and personal belongings if it’s damaged, lost, stolen or delayed. Travel insurance also provides coverage for medical expenses and emergency medical evacuations if your clients are injured or get sick during their trip—a potentially important safeguard for skiers.
Warm, Sunny Weather
Not everyone trekking to the mountains this spring will be looking to shred the slopes. Fortunately, April’s warm weather, even in northern regions, is ideal for après-ski enjoyment. Whether your clients are seeking some spa time or to dine on idyllic mountain terraces, pre-trip assistance and other concierge services included with all CSA-Generali Global Assistance travel insurance plans can make the perfect arrangements to help your clients enjoy the warmer temperatures and sunny skies to the fullest.
Remind last-minute mountain-goers to pack travel insurance from CSA Travel Protection-Generali Global Assistance this spring and help ensure your clients book their vacation with the peace of mind they deserve while traveling. To learn more about how to improve travel insurance take rates at your agency or to set up a customized sales training, contact your dedicated account manager.
Travel insurance plans are administered by Customized Services Administrators, Inc., CA Lic. No. 821931, located in San Diego, CA and doing business as Generali Global Assistance and Insurance Services. Plans are available to residents of the U.S. but may not be available in all jurisdictions. Benefits and services are described on a general basis; certain conditions and exclusions apply. Travel Retailers may not be licensed to sell insurance, in all states, and are not authorized to answer technical questions about the benefits, exclusions, and conditions of this insurance and cannot evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance. This plan provides insurance coverage for your trip that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. The purchase of this plan is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service offered to you by your travel retailers. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. This notice provides general information on Generali Global Assistance’s products and services only. The information contained herein is not part of an insurance policy and may not be used to modify any insurance policy that might be issued. In the event the actual policy forms are inconsistent with any information provided herein, the language of the policy forms shall govern.
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