I have known many friends and acquaintances who have had travel insurance when they have traveled outside the U.S. Travelers insurance is peace of mind. It just makes sense to compare travel insurance quotes online and pay the extra money for possible unseen happenings so far away from home. You don’t want to think about getting ill, accidents or having to cut your trip short because you need to come home. Having travelers insurance will ease your mind, if any of the above events happen. There was one couple that I knew that were so thankful that they purchased travel insurance. It was when they traveled to Europe, my friends husbands dad had a serious heart attack. They cancelled the last three days of their trip and came home as soon as possible. With the travelers insurance, they didn’t lose any money and making the claim was easy. The dad turned out to be ok, but it was a long recovery. Travel insurance makes everyone including family, rest easier when you are in a foreign land.