Travel Insurance

The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has formed a relationship with Travel Guard International, a leading travel insurance program supplier, to provide our customers with a worldwide comprehensive travel insurance plan. Why purchase Travel Insurance?
You're in a foreign country and in need of immediate medical assistance. How do you find a doctor who speaks your language?
"In South America last year I twisted my ankle during a game of volleyball on the beach. Leading Hotels and Travel Guard found us a doctor that spoke English and got me there right away. Although I spent the rest of my vacation on crutches, it was good to know that in an emergency, I was covered for medical assistance."
You arrive at your destination, but your luggage does not. How will you get your expenses covered while your luggage is delayed?
"We arrived in Europe for our honeymoon and we panicked after realizing that our luggage had not arrived, and the airport staff was not very helpful. We immediately called the number on the back of our travel insurance card and they found our bags in 48 hours and covered our expenses while we waited. Thank you for saving our honeymoon!"
Travel insurance covers emergencies while traveling, but what about those that are left at home?
"It was bad enough that my husband Bill had to be hospitalized with food poisoning toward the end of our vacation in France. On top of everything else we had to think about our dog Baxter at the kennel back home. That is where our travel insurance benefits came in. They helped out with the extra cost for the kennel, and we felt better knowing that Baxter was being cared for during our extended stay."
With The Leading Hotels of the World and Travel Guard, you can travel at ease, knowing that unexpected situations or emergencies will be handled.
Medical coverage includes:* Medical Expense* Emergency Medical Transportation Assistance Services: * Medical emergencies* Lost travel documents* Medical case monitoring* Emergency prescription replacement* Translation and interpretation services* Emergency Message Relay* Medical Referrals
Personal coverage includes: * Baggage Delay* Bag Trak * Pet Care Home Alone* Hotel Overbooking* Credit Card Coverage* Renters Collision Insurance* Passport and Travel Document Replacement* Legal Referrals* Emergency Cash Transfer* Pre-Trip Advisories
Assistance services are provided by Travel Guard.The Leading Hotels of the World and Travel Guard provide you with essential insurance coverage worldwide for only $259 per year. For additional details and to purchase this plan click here.Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., a Pennsylvania Insurance Company (NAIC #19445), or American Home Assurance Company , a New York Insurance Company (NAIC #19380), with their principal place of business at 70 Pine Street, New York, NY 10270. Both are members of the AIG Companies® and are currently authorized to transact business in all states and the District of Columbia. The Policies will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.


EXPERTS IN LUXURY HOSPITALITY:
THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD, LTD.
NEW YORK, NY -- Expertise is developed over time; it evolves through experience.
With a history spanning more than 75 years, The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. has
gained that expertise, to stand today as the ultimate source for luxury hospitality.
The company began as a network of 38 hotels in Europe and Egypt which depended on
each other for referrals of business. This culture of communication has continued and
expanded, and The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. is constantly interacting with
member hotels to identify and predict trends in the hospitality and travel industries.
Today, The Leading Hotels of the World brand is internationally recognized as the
definitive mark of excellence in hospitality, for a number of reasons.
Size of Membership
There are more than 430 Leading Hotels of the World, in 80 countries across the globe,
making it the largest and most comprehensive collection of luxury hotels, resorts and
spas in the world.
Global Reach
Headquartered in New York City, the company maintains offices in a total of 24 key
cities in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, and boasts a customer base of more
than 1 million luxury consumers.
Product Offering
Meeting and anticipating the changing needs of the luxury traveler, The Leading Hotels
of the World, Ltd. is continually developing programs for the times. One of the latest --
Leading Kids -- is geared toward the growing market of affluent travelers and their
children and grandchildren.
Partnerships and Alliances
The company constantly taps resources outside the hotel industry to participate in
conferences and conventions to ensure a broad perspective on the luxury goods and
services industries, as well as insight into consumer behavior patterns.
Access
Whether via the Internet at WWW.LHW.COM, or over the phone at (1-800) 223-6800,
consumers and their travel consultants can easily obtain information and secure
reservations at any of our hotels around the world.
LHW