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I'm, traveling to Greece form Philadelphia in a few weeks and I'm looking for suggestions on cheap air fare. So far the cheapest I've found has been on http://www.cheapair.com/flights/Greece.html for $425. Can anyone suggest anything less expensive? This has been the cheapest so far.

Larry: Lily from the Polish Culture web page asking you to please read over my husbands letter to you.

Larry:
Dick Cuchetti writing from Daytona Beach Florida - USA.

This is a long shot email - but I thought you might know the answer.

I am a member of the Bella Forum web site - and say your name and link.

My wife, age 65 and I, age 66 are coming to Italy in Oct, 2004. We have been there 4 times in the past six years. We were still active in the labor force here in the USA when we came each time, and had Blue Cross and Blue Shield Hospitalization coverage from our employer as we were both Catholic School teachers.

Now retired, we have Medicare A (hospital) and B (doctors) - but I understand this is not acceptable when retired persons go to Europe.

Do you know anything about this and what is available for people who travel.

God Bless

Dick Cuchetti
DCuchetti@aol.com

Hello Dick:

The State Department medical information sheet for Americans traveling abroad indicates, as you suggested, that Medicare does not provide coverage for hospital or medical costs outside of the U.S.A.

Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad

If you are considering purchasing travel insurance, there are several different types of coverage available. It is really important to read the fine print and know exactly what you are looking for before you sign up.

"Travel Medical Insurance" or "International Medical Insurance" provides reimbursement for emergency medical expenses when traveling, or living, abroad. Coverage usually requires payment of a specified deductible and co-payment.

"Trip Protection" plans or "Trip Cancellation Insurance" reimburses non-refundable expenses if an unexpected crisis (including death or sickness) impacts your travel plans before or during your trip. Coverage usually includes emergency medical expenses and emergency medical evacuation. These benefit limits are lower than in Travel Medical Insurance, but there is generally no deductible or co-payment.

World Travel Center - Travel Insurance

There are a couple of articles on our site regarding travel insurance. You might want to check them out�

Budget Travel - Travel Insurance

Independent Travel - Travel Insurance

Have fun in Italy in October. Stay safe!

Hello Jennclo:

I hope we hear all about your trip to Greece. Next time you are looking for a good price on a flight to Europe, here are some tips:

Finding Low Fares to Europe

I subscribe to travelzoo.com and in essence watch for intersting fares to "whereever". So instead of choosing a given date and then trying to get a fare, you might try choosing a destination and waiting for the fare to hit low for you. That works for me <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Lily:

Thanks for your email and your post. I hope this answers your questions.

Check out these web sites for comparison shopping and sign up for fare watcher services and low fare alerts...

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