{"id":261241,"date":"2023-07-28T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=261241"},"modified":"2025-05-23T13:16:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:16:57","slug":"best-premium-travel-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-premium-travel-credit-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Premium Travel Credit Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2023\/centurionlounge.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to an American Express Centurion airport lounge\" width=\"675\" height=\"395\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"cc-note\">\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advertiser Disclosure<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Enrollment may be required for select American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-tips\/picking-a-travel-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">choosing a travel credit card<\/a>, most people balk at paying an annual fee, especially for the premium cards where the fees are $500 or more per year. <\/p>\n<p>I get that. When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/points-miles-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">first start out collecting points and miles<\/a>, there are cheaper options to choose from. <\/p>\n<p>But frequent travelers can easily get more value out of these cards than the cost of the annual fee thanks to the host of benefits that premium cards offer.<\/p>\n<p>Most premium cards come with unlimited airport lounge access, free Global Entry or TSA PreCheck\u00ae, travel insurance, high welcome bonuses, higher points-earning capabilities than lower fee cards, and other perks, such as statement credits for travel, dining, or delivery \u2014 all of which help offset the annual cost of the card.  <\/p>\n<p>That means that having a premium card in your wallet makes your travel experience easier and more comfortable, which can make a big difference since flight delays and cancellations are more common than ever. <\/p>\n<p>To help you decide what card is best for you and your travel goals, here is my list of the best premium travel credit cards out there:<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>MY TOP PICK: The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26746313&#038;s1=premium&#038;cr=undefined\" rel=\"sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prodstatic.com\/shared\/images\/cards\/500x315\/d3b189a0-2e4a-11ef-89b7-37fb67cc7311.png\" width=\"289\" height=\"181\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Notorious as the premium travel card with the highest annual fee ($695 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/platinum-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">See Rates and Fees<\/a>), this one of the best premium cards out there \u2014 if you take advantage of its luxury benefits. This card unlocks a ton of lounge access, elite status benefits (enrollment required), travel perks, special hotel discounts, and luxury goods and service credits. (If you\u2019re a business owner, there\u2019s a business version, with many similar perks as well as statement credits more geared towards business owners.) <\/p>\n<p>This card offers: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards\u00ae Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5x Membership Rewards\u00ae Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel\u00ae up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year and earn 5x Membership Rewards\u00ae Points on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel<\/li>\n<li>Earn 5x Membership Rewards\u00ae points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance coverage including secondary car rental insurance, trip interruption and cancellation, lost luggage reimbursement<\/li>\n<li>$200 Airline Fee Credit: Select one qualifying airline and then receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when incidental fees, such as checked bags and in-flight refreshments, are charged by the airline to your Platinum Card\u00ae Account. Qualifying airlines are subject to change. See terms &#038; conditions for more details.<\/li>\n<li>Up to $200 back in statement credits each year on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts\u00ae or The Hotel Collection bookings through American Express Travel using your Platinum Card\u00ae. (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.)<\/li>\n<li>Eligible Card Members can enjoy the benefits of the Global Lounge Collection, with over $500 of annual value if you visit Centurion Lounges and each of our partner lounges including Delta Sky Club\u00ae lounges when flying an eligible Delta flight (subject to visit limitations) , select Lufthansa lounges when flying Lufthansa, Plaza Premium lounges and Escape Lounges, and enroll in Priority Pass Select. See terms.<\/li>\n<li>$199 CLEAR\u00ae Plus Credit: CLEAR\u00ae Plus helps get you to your gate faster by using unique facial attributes to verify you are you at 50+ airports nationwide. Receive up to $199 per Calendar year in statement credits, when you pay for a CLEAR Plus Membership (subject to auto-renewal) with the Platinum Card.<\/li>\n<li>Receive either a $120 statement credit every 4 years for a Global Entry application fee or a statement credit up to $85 every 4.5 years for a TSA PreCheck\u00ae (through a TSA official enrollment provider) application fee, when charged to your Platinum Card\u00ae. (Card Members approved for Global Entry will also receive access to TSA PreCheck at no additional cost.)<\/li>\n<li>$200 Uber Cash: Platinum Card\u00ae Members can ride or dine in style with $15 in Uber Cash each month, plus a bonus $20 in December after adding their Card to their Uber account. Use your Uber Cash on rides and orders in the U.S. when you select an Amex Card for your transaction.<\/li>\n<li>Up to $50 biannual Saks Fifth Avenue credit <\/li>\n<li>$240 Digital Entertainment Credit: Get up to $20 back in statement credits each month on eligible purchases made with your Platinum Card\u00ae on one or more of the following: Disney+, a Disney+ bundle, ESPN+, Hulu, The New York Times, Peacock, and The Wall Street Journal. Enrollment required.<\/li>\n<li>Up to $155 Walmart+ Credit: Save on eligible delivery fees, shipping, and more with a Walmart+ membership. Use your Platinum Card\u00ae to pay for a monthly Walmart+ membership and get up to $12.95 plus applicable taxes back on one membership (excluding Plus Ups) each month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This card is best for people who value luxury travel, lifestyle perks, and statement credits over everyday points earning capabilities. <\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26746313&#038;s1=premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">\u2014> LEARN MORE <\u2014<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><div class=\"em-optin\">\r\n<div class=\"optin-wrap\">\r\n<div class=\"col-1\">\r\n<h5>Want to travel the world for free?<\/h5>\r\n<p>Download my free guide to points and miles and learn how to master the one thing all travel experts do to save money and get free flights and accommodation!<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-2\">\r\n<p>Enter your info below to get the guide sent to you right away:<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"optin-kit\">\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f.convertkit.com\/ckjs\/ck.6.js\"><\/script>\r\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/3769195\/subscriptions\" class=\"seva-form formkit-form\" method=\"post\" data-sv-form=\"3769195\" data-uid=\"bfe1ad7b51\" data-format=\"inline\" data-version=\"6\" data-options=\"{&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;after_subscribe&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;redirect&quot;,&quot;success_message&quot;:&quot;Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.&quot;,&quot;redirect_url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/opt-in-confirmation\/&quot;},&quot;analytics&quot;:{&quot;google&quot;:null,&quot;fathom&quot;:null,&quot;facebook&quot;:null,&quot;segment&quot;:null,&quot;pinterest&quot;:null,&quot;sparkloop&quot;:null,&quot;googletagmanager&quot;:null},&quot;modal&quot;:{&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15},&quot;powered_by&quot;:{&quot;show&quot;:false,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/kit.com\/features\/forms?utm_campaign=poweredby&amp;utm_content=form&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=dynamic&quot;},&quot;recaptcha&quot;:{&quot;enabled&quot;:false},&quot;return_visitor&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;show&quot;,&quot;custom_content&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;slide_in&quot;:{&quot;display_in&quot;:&quot;bottom_right&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15},&quot;sticky_bar&quot;:{&quot;display_in&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;trigger&quot;:&quot;timer&quot;,&quot;scroll_percentage&quot;:null,&quot;timer&quot;:5,&quot;devices&quot;:&quot;all&quot;,&quot;show_once_every&quot;:15}},&quot;version&quot;:&quot;6&quot;}\" min-width=\"400 500 600 700 800\"><div data-style=\"clean\"><ul class=\"formkit-alert formkit-alert-error\" data-element=\"errors\" data-group=\"alert\"><\/ul><div data-element=\"fields\" data-stacked=\"false\" class=\"seva-fields formkit-fields\"><div class=\"formkit-field\"><input class=\"formkit-input\" aria-label=\"First Name\" name=\"fields[first_name]\" placeholder=\"First Name\" type=\"text\"><\/div><div class=\"formkit-field\"><input class=\"formkit-input\" name=\"email_address\" aria-label=\"Email Address\" placeholder=\"Email Address\" required=\"\" type=\"email\"><\/div><button data-element=\"submit\" class=\"formkit-submit formkit-submit\"><div class=\"formkit-spinner\"><div><\/div><div><\/div><div><\/div><\/div>Get the free guide<\/button><\/div><\/div><\/form>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26743990&#038;s1=premium&#038;cr=undefined\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.prodstatic.com\/shared\/images\/cards\/500x315\/401d0150-336c-11ec-b6bf-8d6df3a2e669.png\" height=\"181\" width=\"289\" class=\"alignright\" alt=\"Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This card got an overhaul a few years ago. It has all the perks you\u2019d expect of a top-notch credit card, including a generous welcome bonus, lounge access, travel credits, and a solid miles-earning structure. With an annual fee of $395, it\u2019s the cheapest premium travel card out there. The 2x miles you can earn on every purchase as well as no additional cost for up to four authorized users are both unique in this class of card.  <\/p>\n<p>The Venture X is best for people that want a straight-forward card with a higher-than-normal earning rate on all purchases and that are happy to book through the Capital One travel portal in order to receive the bonus spend rates.<\/p>\n<p>This card offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/span><\/li>\n<li>10x miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\n<li>5x miles on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\n<li>2x miles on all other purchases<\/li>\n<li>$300 travel credit when booking through the Capital One portal<\/li>\n<li>Up to $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck\u00ae<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide, including Capital One Lounge locations and the Partner Lounge Network<\/li>\n<li>10,000 bonus miles (equal to $100 towards travel) every year, starting on your first anniversary<\/li>\n<li>$100 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Premier Collection<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance coverage including primary car rental insurance, trip interruption and cancellation, luggage reimbursement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26743990&#038;s1=premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">\u2014> LEARN MORE <\u2014<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/creditcards.chase.com\/rewards-credit-cards\/sapphire\/reserve\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/2025\/sapphire_reserve_card.png\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card\" width=\"289\" height=\"181\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is my favorite premium rewards card. It\u2019s the upgraded version of one of the most popular travel credit cards out there (the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/chase-sapphire-preferred-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chase Sapphire Preferred\u00ae Card<\/a>) and includes a lot of fantastic perks for avid travelers. While the $550 fee is steep on paper, the $300 annual travel credit is very easy to get, effectively reducing the annual fee to a more reasonable $250. The Chase Sapphire Reserve also offers lounge access, great travel insurance, and an array of statement credits that, when used right, can give you benefits worth even more than $250. <\/p>\n<p>This card offers: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li>\n<li>3x points on travel (after the first $300 in travel purchases, which comprise the $300 Annual Travel Credit) <\/li>\n<li>3x points on dining, including takeout and eligible delivery services <\/li>\n<li>5x points on flights when booked through Chase Travel <sup>SM<\/sup> (after the $300 annual travel credit has been used)<\/li>\n<li>10x points on hotels and rental cars when booked through Chase Travel (after the $300 annual travel credit has been used) <\/li>\n<li>Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Travel<\/li>\n<li>10x points on Lyft + 2-year Lyft Pink membership through March 31st, 2025<\/li>\n<li>$300 annual travel credit <\/li>\n<li>Priority Pass Membership for lounge access (one-time enrollment required)<\/li>\n<li>Up to $120 credit toward Global Entry, NEXUS, or TSA Pre-Check (every 4 years)<\/li>\n<li>Travel insurance including trip delay coverage, primary car rental insurance, lost luggage reimbursement, and trip cancellation insurance <\/li>\n<li>Complimentary DashPass membership when you activate by December 31st, 2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also combine points earned with this card with Chase cards that don&#8217;t have an annual fee (like the Chase Freedom Unlimited) to increase your points-earning power too! <\/p>\n<p><center><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/creditcards.chase.com\/rewards-credit-cards\/sapphire\/reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u2014> LEARN MORE <\u2014<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Best Premium Airline Cards <\/h3>\n<p>If flying with a certain airline (or airline alliance) is a priority, here\u2019s a quick look at some of my favorite premium airline credit cards:<\/p>\n<p><strong>United Club<sup>SM<\/sup> Infinite Card<\/strong> \u2013 This is United\u2019s premium card. Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. You\u2019ll also earn 4x miles on United purchases, 2x miles on travel and dining, two free checked bags for you and a travel companion, United Club membership for you and your eligible travel companions, and up to $120 TSA PreCheck, Global Entry or Nexus application fee credit every four years. $525 annual fee. Terms apply. <\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26746318&#038;s1=premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 This is Delta\u2019s top tier card. Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 4\/2\/2025. Plus, earn 3x miles on purchases made directly with Delta, 15% off when booking award travel on Delta flights, statement credit of up to $100 for Global Entry\u00ae (every 4 years) or TSA PreCheck\u00ae (every 4.5 years), $2,500 Medallion\u00ae Qualification Dollars with MQD Headstart each Medallion Qualification Year and earn $1 MQD for each $10 in purchases on your Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card with MQD Boost, and Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card Members receive 15 Visits per Medallion\u00ae Year to the Delta Sky Club\u00ae when flying Delta and can unlock an unlimited number of Visits after spending $75,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Plus, you\u2019ll receive four One-Time Guest Passes each Medallion Year so you can share the experience with family and friends when traveling Delta together. $650 annual fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/delta-skymiles-reserve-american-express-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">See Rates and Fees<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h3>Best Premium Hotel Cards <\/h3>\n<p>If staying in hotels is a priority, here\u2019s a quick look at some of my favorite premium hotel credit cards:<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26746322&#038;s1=premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Earn up to 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy\u00ae bonus points. Earn 100,000 points after you spend $6,000 and an extra 50,000 points after you spend an additional $2,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership, 6x points on eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy, 3x points on restaurants, 3x on flights booked directly with airlines, 2x points per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases, Marriott Platinum status, 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month, and either a statement credit every 4 years after you apply for Global Entry ($120) or a statement credit every 4.5 years after you apply for a five-year membership for TSA PreCheck\u00ae (up to $85 through a TSA PreCheck official enrollment provider), among other benefits. $650 annual fee. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/marriott-bonvoy-brilliant-card\/26129-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer sponsored\">See Rates and Fees<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t?lid=26746307&#038;s1=premium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership, get up to $50 in statement credits each quarter for purchases made directly with a property in the Hilton portfolio on your Hilton Honors American Express Surpass\u00ae Card. That&#8217;s up to $200 in statement credits annually! Moreover, earn 12 points per dollar spent directly with a hotel or resort within the Hilton portfolio, 6 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. restaurants and U.S. gas stations, 4 points per dollar on U.S. online retail purchases, and 3 points per dollar on other eligible purchases. $150 annual fee (<a href=\"https:\/\/creditcard.hilton.com\/d\/hilton-surpass-credit-card\/#iframe-legal-hlt-cns-surpass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See rates and fees<\/a>). <\/p>\n<p><center>***<\/center><\/p>\n<p>The premium travel credit card space has more options than ever. Whether you\u2019re looking for premium lifestyle benefits, just need an easy-to-use card, or want to elevate your airline or hotel experiences, there\u2019s a premium card out there for you. If you\u2019re smart and take advantage of all that these cards have to offer, you can easily come out on top, traveling for free and making your entire experience that much more enjoyable.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"em-optin points\">\r\n<h5>Stop paying full price for travel!<\/h5>\r\n<div class=\"optin-wrap\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-1\">\r\n\r\n<p>Download my free guide to points and miles and learn how to use points and miles for free travel! It's how all the pros travel so much! In this guide, I'll show you:<\/p>\r\n<ul><li>How to Pick a Credit Card<\/li>\r\n<li>How to Earn Up to 10x Miles on Your Spending<\/li>\r\n<li>How to Redeem Your Points<\/li>\r\n<li>And a Ton of Other Money Saving Tips!<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-2\">\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.nomadicmatt.com\/siteimages\/points-miles-primer-cover.png\" alt=\"Points and Miles\" width=\"\" height=\"\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"optin-kit\">\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/f.convertkit.com\/ckjs\/ck.6.js\"><\/script>\r\n<form action=\"https:\/\/app.kit.com\/forms\/3769195\/subscriptions\" class=\"seva-form formkit-form\" method=\"post\" data-sv-form=\"3769195\" data-uid=\"bfe1ad7b51\" data-format=\"inline\" data-version=\"6\" data-options=\"{&quot;settings&quot;:{&quot;after_subscribe&quot;:{&quot;action&quot;:&quot;redirect&quot;,&quot;success_message&quot;:&quot;Success! 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It&#8217;s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Book Your Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can book your hostel with <a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1101lHtj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelworld<\/a>. If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/index.html?aid=362916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Booking.com<\/a> as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Forget Travel Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nTravel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It&#8217;s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I&#8217;ve had to use it many times in the past. 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