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The Ski Trip

"The Ski Trip" is the fourteenth episode of the Disney Channel Original series American Dragon: Jake Long .

• 3.1 Main Characters
• 3.2 Supporting Characters
• 3.3 Villains
• 7 References

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Jake goes on a ski trip issued by the school and after their first date, he thinks that it's time to tell Rose that he's the American Dragon while on the trip. Along the way, there are many strange actions that Rose has been doing. After some weird discoveries, it now seems that the Huntsgirl is on the ski trip with the school. Also, Jake seems to have found out something new about Rose. Something that he thought was impossible becomes a reality.

During the winter, Jake and Rose are having their first date by building an old-fashioned snowman in Central Park, when Rose runs off to fetch wooden sticks for arms for the snowman they built, Jake uses his dragon fire to melt the snowman and turned it into an ice sculpture of Rose. When Rose returns, she is utterly impressed and they begin to share a kiss. However, when Jake reaches her lips, she is contacted by the Huntsman and apologizingly leaves the scene.

Later at school, Jake, Trixie, and Spud and the rest of the school are going on a ski trip. Jake discusses his experience with Rose prior, but Spud and Trixie are impatient by the fact that they haven't shared a kiss yet. Jake theorizes that they both don't have the time, as he is busy with his dragon duties and Rose's supposed 'aerobics' training. He then realizes, that his dragon duties are interfering with their relationship and he decides to tell Rose the truth about him being a dragon during this week's valentines

When they aboard the bus, Hans Rotwood angrily explains the rules and regulations of the trip. Jake is confident that not even Rotwood can spoil his plan to tell Rose the truth, but Trixie feels that Rose is not ready to know, despite this, Jake is determined to tell her whatsoever. When Rose aboards the bus, Jake tells her that there's space in his seat for her, but the impatient Rotwood grabs her and puts her with Brad's seat. Brad tells her that he is now changed and that he is more sensitive in attempt to impress her.

When they arrive at the Ski Lodge, Rotwood tells the students to form an orderly line to take their ski passes, due to excitement, the children run over Rotwood to immediately take the passes, injuring him. Jake and Trixie discover Spud confessing his love for the Ski lift, as before he was never able to ride on it due to that he has afraid of the ski lift.

Later, they walk through Lodge's rooms, where Trixie is about to enter her's when suddenly Jake discovers that her roommate is Rose. Jake pulls Trixie out, and asks her a favor to ask Rose what he thinks of Jake, Trixie is reluctant at first, until Jake tells her that she will be payed of doing it, and Trixie quickly begins to do her job. Jake then enters his room where he discovers that he is rooming with Brad, Brad then throws a football at Jake and Spud, and Spud crashes to another room where two girls are playing pillow fight. Jake tells Spud that this is not his room, but Spud continues to walk inside anyways resulting him being beatened by pillows by the two girls.

A couple of hours later, Hans Rotwood teaches his students on how to procede with the ski lift safely, but one of his crutches get caught on by the ski lift, resulting him to be severely injured again. Jake asks Trixie of what happened with her confrontation with Trixie by asking her many questions quickly, making Trixie unable to answer a single thing. Just then, Jake spots Rose and she begins to meet him, but Trixie tries to tell Jake to think his decision through as it is not easy to find out that a person is actually a magical dragon, suddenly Rose points and shouts out the word 'dragon', panicking Jake and Trixie until fortunately, she was only exclaiming Jake's skateboard, having the image of a dragon. Jake changes the subject, by asking to show her dragon-shaped birthmark. Suddenly Brad interrupts, by giving Rose a rose, for proof of his sensitivity and quickly drags her along with him on the ski lift, leaving Jake.

While Trixie tries to tell Jake to ease his obsession over Rose, Spud glances his eyes over the Ski lift in obsession. Tired, Trixie tries to teach him on how to overcome the Ski lift, by teaching him the position on how to get on board one. He fails his first attempt, and after many several humorous attempts he fails to get on board. Just then, Jake hears a distress from a magical creature, the Abominable Snowman, who is captured by the Huntsgirl. When the Huntsgirl contacts the Huntsman, she is ordered to take the creature back herself instead of the rest of the clan. She is suddenly ambushed by the American Dragon, she wonders how the dragon manage to locate her so quickly, she claims that the dragon was following her. In the ensuing duel, Jake manages to fend her off and she flees the scene. Before chasing her too, Jake shockingly spots that she dropped a Ski Pass. 

Later on at the Lounge, Jake discusses to Trixie and Spud his fight between the Huntsgirl and shows them the ski pass she dropped, Trixie tells him that only the students at their school has those ski passes, prompting Jake to conclude his claim that the Huntsgirl is present at their school. Jake suddenly attacks a mannequin, misunderstanding that it was the Huntsgirl due to extreme awareness. Trixie and Spud tells him to set a proper trap first for the Huntsgirl before attacking anyone else, while discussing, Rose is seen behind talking to the Huntsman explaining her failed capture and return of the creature prior, but she assures the Huntsman that she'll be bringing it back along with the American Dragon, which she is confident that she'll be able to slay it later at night. Just then, Jake finds her and misunderstands that he heard her saying that she was going sleighing. Jake wants to go sleighing with her tonight as he intends to tell the truth about him, but is again rudely interrupted by Brad and drags her along with him, Jake can only watch in anger but is reminded by Trixie that they have other big things to worry about.

Jake and Trixie dress Spud by Jake's leprechaun costume, and Spud begins talking like a leprechaun loudly back and forth around the halls, he lures a person and is quickly bagged by Jake only to discover, that it's only a hippie named Earl. Fortunately, Jake is able to convinced Earl he is only seeing things. Trixie tells the two to get to her room to discuss Jake's tackling people too far, when they soon enter they see Rose, intensively excercising. Trixie and the two exits, Trixie sees Rose in suspicion but Jake sees it as only that her aerobic excercises are making her even hot. 

Their next plan is to used the Lodge's microphone, and make an announcement that a person named "Huntsmaster" is calling, in the front desk. They wait for someone to walk by taking the bait, when it arrives, Jake quickly tackles it but discovers only a young and confused Russian lady only intending to go to the bathroom, and she hurringly leaves. When Jake tells Trixie and Spud to come up with another plan, Trixie tells him to quiet down as she spots Rose talking with Rotwood. Rose reports to Rotwood that her ski pass is missing, and asks that can she get another one. Rotwood allows it as he sees her ask so nicely, but when a person bumps into Rose, she body slams him to Rotwood making his injuries more severe, and Rose runs in guilt. Trixie tries to convince Jake what Rose did was suspicion, but is still blindly convinced that it was just one of her aerobics training.

Moments later, Brad tells Jake that news report that a blizzard is occuring later at night, and Brad sees this as an opportunity for Rose to comfort him, as he claims that girls go all snuggly when things get cold. Later on, Rotwood suffering badly from his injuries, begins to hallucinate and falls through a window resulting him to be severely injured again. Just then, Jake tells Trixie and Spud that he is ready to tell the truth about him to Rose before Brad seizes that opportunity. But, Trixie, tired of Jake still blinded by the obvious evidences that occured earlier with Rose, concludes that Rose is the Huntsgirl. Trixie is sorry for Jake to hear that, but she will not allow his friend to reveal the truth to his archenemy. Still caught up, Jake points out that Trixie might be Huntsgirl as she knows too much and is too sure, but Trixie tells him that if she were the Huntsgirl, Jake would've been slained by now.

When night dawns, Rose is about to set outside and Brad is about to seize his moment with her. Trixie gives Jake two choices: to trust them or to trust Rose. Obsessed by her and determined not to lose her to Brad, Jake chooses Rose, Trixie tries to stop him by grabbing him in the arm, Jake retaliates it by changing it to his dragon arm, slightly roasting Trixie's hand for her to let go and she backs off in fear but before Jake leaves, she tells him that to not return to them after he acknowledges they were right.

Outside, Brad calls out for Rose, who is mysteriously gone quickly, Brad is unaware that Jake is behind him. Jake uses his dragon eyes to locate her, he spots a figure up on the mountain which appears to be rose, but with a slight interferance with the blizzard he wipes his eyes, and when he sees the figure again, it changed into the figure of the Huntsgirl. Jake dragons up, and heads to the location. When Jake arrives he is quickly set into a trap by a small wooden and netted cage. Meanwhile at the lodge, despite Trixie being angry at Jake's inevitable pursuing with Rose, she and Spud are still worried about him and quickly sets out to find him, but they are blocked by Rotwood when they try to exit the lodge. But luckily, the heavy snow on the roof drops on top of him, and the two make their way. They find Jake's footprints, but discovers that he head towards the mountain. But, the blizzard will make it impossible for them to reach Jake on foot, so the only way to get to him fast is for Spud and Trixie to get on board the Ski Lift.

Jake struggles to escape the wooden cage, and he is about to be slain by the Huntsgirl. In quick thinking, he gets an airlift by the blowing winds of the storm and flies in effort to escape, but shortly after, he looses control and rolls down the mountain, turning him into a giant rolling snowball. Jake hits Brad causing him to be tossed off the side of the mountain, and turning him into a giant rolling snowball that makes its way to the lodge where it hits Hans Rotwood, about to be taken to the hospital. The Huntsgirl changes her staff into a snowboard for Jake to chase her, but Jake happens to be good at snowboarding gaining him the advantage and knocks off the Huntsgirl on her snowboard.

Pinned down, the Huntsgirl tries to flees but Jake uses the icicles for the Huntsgirl to stick near a tree settling her down. The Huntsgirl confidently tells Jake to finish the job as she claims the Huntsclan will find him, but Jake passes and takes off her glove revealing the same birthmark Rose had. Jake is shocked to learn that Trixie and Spud were telling the truth, just then the Huntsgirl breaks free and explains to him what he saw, saying it is the Mark of the Huntsclan, where it assures her destiny is to do one thing, and that is to slay dragons. Rose, now knowing that she's the Huntsgirl, grabs her staff for a final blow to Jake but her fighting taunt causes a massive avalanche to erupt, and she is consumed by the snow. Jake flying, grabs and rescues her despite the knowledge that she's the Huntsgirl.

Rose is confused why the American Dragon rescued her as they are mortal enemies, claiming that he may have forget, Jake wishes that he could have and is about to exit the scene. But Rose stops him, saying that though the dragon save her, it doesn't change her destiny and attempts to finish him off once and for all. Fortunately, Trixie and Spud jump over her from the ski lift and Spud grabs her, but caught up by his accomplishment with the ski lift, Rose manages to escape and flees. Trixie wonders why Jake isn't after her, he responds, ''let her go''.

The next day, Jake apologizes to Trixie and Spud of distrusting them, Trixie tells him that it's alright as Rose wasn't all that perfect anyway, she explains her experience with Rose being her roommate, that she snores very loudly and other annoying things Trixie continues to mention for Jake to cheered up. Hours later, when the students aboard the bus, they see Rotwood in deep pain from many severe injuries, also Brad suffering from a cold causing many women avoiding him. Meanwhile, Jake is still having trouble after last night's experience with Rose, just then Rose is seen on the bus apologizing to him that they didn't had the chance to hang out but is still wondering about what Jake wants to tell her, while asking Jake if his other side of the seat is taken. Recalling the terrible revelation, that shattered their good moments, about her, Jake ultimately dumps her by saying the other side of his seat is taken. Rose is omniously shocked and leaves to find another seat instead. Trixie, then wonders Spud's whereabouts.

Spud is revealed to be enjoying his time with the ski lift, after facing it last night. Spud is happy that the ski lift and him are together forever, but he dangles the ski lift so much that it causes him to fall off and plummets to the snow, but explaining first to the ski lift that he broke up with the ski lift first.

Characters [ ]

Main characters [ ].

• Trixie Carter
• Arthur Spudinski

Supporting Characters [ ]

• Jasmine  (flashback)
• Abominable Snowman
• Hans Rotwood

Villains [ ]

• Brad Morton
• Jake is seen using his powers in human form a total of 4 times (While making a snowman with Rose, when he hears a yeti in distress, to have Trixie release his arm, to see where Rose went).
• When Brad is listing off things he got to impress Rose he takes out a candelabra but not candles.
• This is the first episode the Grandpa and Fu Dog are absent in.

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• Episode aired May 27, 2005

Jake and his class go on an overnight ski trip. Jake and his class go on an overnight ski trip. Jake and his class go on an overnight ski trip.

• Christian Roman
• Laura McCreary
• Dante Basco
• Jeff Bennett
• Charlie Finn

• Huntsmaster

• Trixie Carter
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• Trivia Jake is seen using his powers in human form a total of 5 times (While making a snowman with Rose, when he hears a yeti in distress, to have Trixie release his arm, to see where Rose went).

Huntsgirl : Why did you save me? We're mortal enemies! Or did you forget?

Jake Long : I wish I could.

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Jake goes on a ski trip issued by the school and after their first date, he thinks that it's time to tell Rose that he was the American Dragon while on the trip. Along the way, Rose starts acting strange. After some weird discoveries, it seems that the Huntsgirl was on the ski trip with the school. Also, Jake seems to have found out something new about Rose, something that he thought was impossible, but becomes a reality.

Jake and Rose are in a snowfield just after making a snowman, but the snowman has no arms. Rose goes to get some sticks. Jake then uses his dragon fire breath to melt the snow and make it look like an ice sculpture of Rose. After Rose comes back she exclaims, "Jake, how did you do that? That's awesome!" Jake replies, "Not as awesome as the real thing." The two almost share a kiss, but Rose is contacted by the Huntsman, then apologizes to Jake and runs off.

Later at school, Jake tells his friends about his experience. Spud is impatient because Jake hasn't kissed Rose yet. Jake says that because Valentine's Day is this week, he will tell Rose he's a dragon. Spud and Trixie quickly cover Jake's mouth at the presence of Hans Rotwood. Hans exclaims, "What fun this weekend will be!" Trixie, Spud and Jake quickly dodge snowballs, with Hans taking the snowballs instead. Later on, Rotwood angrily explains the rules for the ski trip. Trixie does her best to convince Jake not to expose his identity to Rose, but Jake doesn't listen. Spud then tries to come up with words to write on a Valentine's Day card. Rose then gets on the bus and waves at Jake, but Rotwood grabs her by the arm and puts her beside Brad. Brad tries to flirt with her and makes Jake jealous. A few hours later they arrive at their destination. Hans hands out the ski passes, but he's tripped up by excited children and injured. Spud then confesses his love for the ski lift. Trixie asks Jake to explain why Spud was acting weird about the ski lift. Jake tells Trixie that Spud has never made it on the ski lift and that he's scared of it.

Jake and his friends find their ways to their rooms with the ski pass Rotwood gave them. Trixie finds out that she's rooming with Rose, and Jake asks her to find out everything Rose likes - her hopes, dreams and nail polish shade. Trixie immediately declines until Jake promises he'll pay her. Trixie then agrees and enters her room. Jake makes his way to his room and then finds out he's rooming with Brad. Brad then throws a ball at Jake, sending him flying through another room where Spud notices two girls having a pillow fight. Spud jumps in and gets hit 6 times while Jake gets back up on his feet. Jake walks in and pulls him out, but Spud refuses to leave and Jake walks back into his room. Rotwood is on crutches explaining the rules for the ski lift, but gets caught on the end of a ski board and is injured again. Jake starts asking questions about Rose to Trixie. Rose then runs into Jake and notices the dragon on his board. Jake is baffled and quickly tries to change the subject to Rose's birthmark. Spud then tries to show Rose his birthmark but is pushed by Trixie. Brad rudely interrupts and takes Rose away from Jake. We then see a montage of Spud trying to master the ski lift. Afterwards, Jake uses his enhanced hearing and hears the loud roar of the abominable snowman. Jake is quick to interrupt Rose's conversation with the Huntsman. Jake and Rose then start a battle. Jake dominates and Rose runs off, leaving her ski pass behind.

Later on, Jake is talking to his friends about the evidence he found claiming that Huntsgirl goes to his school. Spud thinks the gang should set a trap in order to capture Huntsgirl. Jake then attacks a mannequin and is laughed at. Jake then overhears that Rose wants to go sleighing, and offers to join her again. Brad interrupts and takes Rose away from Jake again. Jake and his friends come up with various schemes but nothing works. Rose demonstrates her strength by body-slamming a boy into Rotwood while asking Hans for another ski pass. A few hours go by and Jake is in his room with Brad when he hears that a blizzard is coming. He claims that ladies love blizzards because it makes them "snuggly" and explains his strategy to get Rose to fall in love with him. Trixie then realizes Rose is Huntsgirl, but Jake ignores her and uses his dragon power to get Trixie off his back and he walks into the blizzard.

He follows Brad and dragons up to find Rose, but instead finds Huntsgirl and falls into a trap. Meanwhile, Trixie is extremely angered that he didn't listen to her, and says that that she doesn't care about him anymore. Spud says, "I'm worried about him too." Spud and Trixie head out into the blizzard but are stopped by Rotwood, but Rotwood is injured again. Spud and Trixie make it away from their dorms but they can't climb the mountain, so they use the ski lift. Meanwhile, Jake is still in Huntsgirl's trap, where he subtly flirts with her. Jake slips into a big snowball and hits Brad, and then Brad hits Rotwood. Jake chases Rose, catches her and pins her down to a tree. He has the chance to kill her but passes it up at the moment he finds out that Rose is Huntsgirl. Rose gets out of her trap but gets caught in a landslide, but Jake saves her. She sarcastically thanks Jake, but still tries to slay him. Spud and Trixie arrive just in time, and Spud is happy that he mastered the ski lift. Rose escapes and Jake later apologizes to his friends. Jake gets on the bus, but completely ignores Rose. Rose is hurt and finds another seat. Spud is still on the ski lift, but falls off and claims that he dumped the ski lift.

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• Arthur Spudinski
• Brad Morton
• Jasmine (flashback)
• Hans Rotwood

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• The title is a reference to the 2004 comedy film of the same name.

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Feeling confident in their growing relationship, Jake decides that the next step is to tell Rose about his identity as a dragon. At a school-sponsored ski trip, he runs into the Huntsgirl and learns that she must be a fellow student. And although Jake doesn't want to admit it, both his love interest and his arch-enemy may be closer than he could hope...

• Abhorrent Admirer : Brad is this to Rose for his unbearably cheesy pick-up lines and simply because Rose would rather spend time with Jake than with him. By the end of the episode, Brad becomes this in general when his cold chases away a couple of girls he tries to sweet talk.
• Anger Born of Worry : Trixie rants to Spud how Jake is still in denial about Rose being Huntsgirl and might get himself killed over it. Spud said he's worried too , which Trixie doesn't deny. Trixie : You know what? Forget him! Let him fend for himself out in the snow with a blizzard and a ninja. Spud : I'm worried about him too.
• Almost Kiss : In the cold opening, Jake and Rose are about to kiss when Rose is called away for, according to Jake, "Aerobics". If Trixie and Spud's comments are to be believed, this has happened several times before due to either Rose's activities or Jake's dragon duties.
• Amazon Chaser : Jake and Spud are both highly impressed by Rose's intense workout regimen.
• Amusing Injuries / Humiliation Conga / Iron Butt Monkey : Professor Rotwood spends the whole episode getting either trampled, knocked down the stairs, or crushed resulting in him being in a full body cast by the end of the episode.
• Awful Truth : After spending half the episode in denial, Jake is forced to accept that Rose, the girl he's been crushing on and developing a relationship with, is actually Huntsgirl, his arch-nemesis sworn to destroy him.
• Call-Back : During the flashback sequence at the end of the episode, Jake and Rose moments from "Old School Training", "Dragon Breath", "Act 4, Scene 15", "Body Guard Duty", and even the beginning of this episode are shown with sad music playing over them.
• Cargo Ship : In-universe, Spud falls in love with the Ski-Lift and spends most of the subplot trying to ride it. He "breaks up with it" at the end of the episode.
• Cerebus Syndrome : With its Downer Ending , this episode marks the point where things start feeling progressively more hopeless for Jake and Rose and serves as the point where the show turns into more of a comedy-drama.
• Downer Ending : Jake finally learns about Rose's identity as the Huntsgirl, and is not only heartbroken over it, but coldly breaks off their relationship.
• Dramatic Unmask : Played with. When the Huntsgirl is incapacitated, Jake is highly tempted to pull off her mask to learn her identity. But since he doesn't know if he can truly handle the truth directly, he does the next best thing: pull off her glove to reveal Rose's dragon birthmark.
• Hair-Trigger Avalanche : Right after Jake learns that she's Huntsgirl at the end of the episode, Rose accidentally causes an avalanche with her battle cry when she tries to kill him. Cue her going Oh, Crap! and Jake swooping in and catching her after she's swept off a cliff .
• If You're So Evil, Eat This Kitten! : Rose calls the Huntsman to report that she captured a yeti, and he can send the Huntsclan to finish the job. Huntsman retorts that she's grown old enough for him to expect her to make her own kills, and should she not find the willpower to bring herself to skin the yeti personally, she shouldn't bother returning to base at all.
• Internal Reveal : Jake learns that Rose is Huntsgirl, something the audience was already aware of.
• Spud says near the beginning of the episode that he's growing tired of Jake and Rose's repeated Almost Kisses .
• When Spud dresses up as a leprechaun so the trio can trap Huntsgirl, Trixie questions why Jake had the costume on hand in the first place. Jake just says he overpacked.
• Manly Tears : Attempted by Brad to prove to Rose how sensitive he's become, but he can only manage to force a single drop from his eye after substantial effort.
• The Masquerade Will Kill Your Dating Life : While not ruined yet, Jake becomes frustrated that his relationship with Rose can't develop because he's always being forced to cut things short when he's needed as the American Dragon. He concludes that he has to reveal his dragon nature to her if he wants things to move forward. The Reveal of Rose being Huntsgirl is what puts a stop to things, though.
• Mood Whiplash : After Jake refuses Rose a seat next to him on the bus, the last scene of the episode is Spud having finally mastered the ski-lift, only to "break up" with it after he falls off.
• Plot-Mandated Friendship Failure : When Trixie starts to offer up the theory that Rose is the Huntsgirl, Jake gets suspicious and accuses that Trixie could be the Huntsgirl instead. If anything, this shows that Jake is in so much denial of his beloved crush ever being his arch-nemesis, he'd rather believe she's one of his close friends.
• Roses Are Red : Spud does this many times.
• Running Gag : Rotwood repeatedly getting injured.
• Sarcasm-Blind : When Jake considers telling Rose that he is a dragon, Trixie sarcastically asks if Jake will slip a Valentine under her door. Spud responds by giving suggestions and a poem.
• Save the Villain : Having just learned that Rose is Huntsgirl, Jake saves her from an avalanche. Rose: Why did you save me? We're mortal enemies! Or did you forget? Jake: I wish I could...
• Selective Obliviousness : Jake refuses to see the hints that Rose is Huntsgirl. As said by Spud, "Denial, party of one, your table is ready!" He even goes as far as to accuse Trixie of being Huntsgirl.
• Ski-Resort Episode : The episode involves Jake's class going to a ski resort.
• Trainee from Hell : Professor Rotwood is hit by this, quite literally when Rose throws a boy at him. While he's already hurt from that time when the students ran over him while he tried to distribute ski passes. That having said, his attitude of continuing to supervise the trip with several broken bones instead of admitting he‘s hurt and should go to the hospital leads to quite a lot more accidents for him.
• Wham Episode : Jake discovers that Rose is the Huntsgirl in this episode.
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• How we reviewed travel insurance companies

Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Travel Insurance in July 2024

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Traveling is an adventure, a leap into the unknown, a story waiting to unfold. But every story needs a safety net, and that's where travel insurance comes in. In this guide to the best travel insurance, we'll embark on a journey to help you better understand travel insurance and uncover the benefits that make it an indispensable companion for any traveler.

Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2024 Summary

• Best Overall: Nationwide Travel Insurance
• Runner-Up: AXA Assistance USA
• Best for Cruises: Travel Guard
• Best Reputation:  C&F Travel Insured
• Best for Pre-existing Conditions:   Tin Leg Travel Insurance
• Best for Digital Nomads:   WorldTrips Travel Insurance
• Best Low-Cost Option:   Trawick International Travel Insurance
• Best for Road Trips: Travelex Travel Insurance
• Best for Adventure Sports :  World Nomads Travel Insurance

Top Travel Insurance Companies Comparison

The best travel insurance companies offer comprehensive coverage options for a wide range of people and needs. For this guide, we looked at coverage options, customizability, and the best companies for specific situations, such as pre-existing conditions.

Here are Business Insider's picks for the best travel insurance companies in 2024. 

Best Overall Travel Insurance

Nationwide travel insurance.

Nationwide is of the largest players in the travel insurance space, offering nearly endless options for any customer on the travel spectrum, including annual travel insurance plans which can offer frequent travelers the flexibility to "set it and forget it" on their travel insurance coverage.

Nationwide Essential also offers some of the most affordable policies in the market compared to similar plans from competitors, which makes it a great pick for just about anyone. Buyers can discuss bundling options as Nationwide also sells homeowners, auto, pet, and other insurance products. Its travel insurance quoting is just as easy as it has been with other Nationwide insurance products.

Read our Nationwide Travel Insurance review .

Best Travel Insurance Runner-Up

Axa assistance usa.

AXA offers consumers a great option for no-stress travel insurance: low-priced plans, generous coverage limits on key categories including primary insurance on lost luggage, and up to 150% reimbursement for qualifying trip cancellations.

While add-ons are limited and rental car coverage is not included by default on cheaper plans, AXA is a perfect fit for travelers who don't plan to drive (or who already hold a travel credit card with rental car coverage), and don't need any additional bells and whistles.

Read our AXA Assistance USA Travel Insurance review .

Best Travel Insurance for Cruises

Travel guard.

AIG is well-known insurance provider, and a great fit for travelers who want to ensure that they can get their money back in the event of canceled or interrupted travel plans.

While the company's policies can be pricey compared to its competitors, the high medical and evacuation limits make AIG a solid choice for older travelers who value peace of mind and simplicity over highly customizable plans that may be bolstered with medical upgrades.

Read our AIG Travel Guard review .

Best Travel Insurance for Reputation

C&f travel insured.

While every travel insurance company has negative reviews about its claims process, C&F Travel Insured 's claims process has a consistent stream of positive reviews. One customer wrote that C&F processed a claim within 48 hours. Additionally, C&F regularly responds to customer reviews within one business week, making reviews a consistent way to reach the company.

Additionally, in C&F's fine print, it mentions that any claims that take more than 30 days to pay out will begin to accrue interest at 9% APY.

C&F's reputation isn't the only thing to speak highly of. It offers an array of add-ons uncommon in the travel insurance industry, such as Interruption for Any Reason insurance and CFAR coverage for annual plans. C&F also offers discounts for children on its Protector Edge plan and free coverage on its Protector plan.  

Read our C&F Travel Insured review . 

Best Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Conditions

Tin leg travel insurance.

Tin Leg is a great fit for travelers with medical issues in particular. Seven of Tin Leg's eight travel plans include coverage for pre-existing conditions as long as you purchase your policy within 15 days of your initial trip payment.

Thanks to coverage for pre-existing medical conditions as well as for potential COVID-19 infection while traveling, this company offers some of the best financial investment options for travelers who are or will be exposed to higher health risks and issues.

Read our Tin Leg Travel Insurance review .

Best Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads

Worldtrips travel insurance.

WorldTrips has affordable premiums, highly customizable add-ons, and generous coverage for core categories of travel insurance. All this makes it a great option for digital nomads, students studying abroad and backpackers.

However, travelers should keep in mind that plans are not particularly flexible, and coverage amounts are limited unless you plan ahead to pay for the areas and amounts that you need.

Read our WorldTrips Travel Insurance review .

Best Travel Insurance for Affordability

Trawick international travel insurance.

Trawick is another insurance provider with robust medical travel insurance that can help higher-risk and anxious travelers find peace of mind while on the road. This company offers one of the most generous medical evacuation policies in the market, although travelers will need to remember to add on rental car coverage if they need it.

Read our Trawick Travel Insurance review .

Best Travel Insurance for Road Trips

Travelex travel insurance.

Travelex offers three plans:

• Travel Basic
• Travel Select
• Travel America

The Travelex America plan is meant for trips limited to the U.S., but it has the highest coverage limits in many areas compared to its other programs. If you're flying somewhere, the lost baggage limits are higher. Its natural strengths shine for road trippers, though. Travelex America adds coverage for roadside service and rental car coverage for unexpected accidents. It also covers pets should you be involved in an accident while on the road.

While your standard auto insurance does extend to car rentals within the U.S. for a limited time, any accident would affect future rates. Travelex would eliminate the risk of reporting to your auto insurance provider for minor incidents within its purview.

Read our Travelex Travel Insurance review .

Best for Adventure Traveling

World nomads travel insurance.

World Nomads distinguishes itself from others by covering over 300 sports and activities, from skydiving to golf. Additionally, its one of the few travel insurance companies that allow you to purchase after departing for your destination. However, you'll have a 72-hour waiting period before coverage kicks in.

That said, World Nomads doesn't have the highest coverage limits compared to its competitors on this list. It also doesn't have the most customization, only providing two plans to choose from with no options for pre-existing condition coverage. Yet, World Nomads still stands out for its sports coverage and post-departure coverage.

Read our World Nomads review .

Introduction to Travel Insurance

Why travel insurance is a must-have.

The unpredictable nature of traveling – from flight cancellations to medical emergencies – can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Travel insurance acts as a personal safeguard, ensuring that unexpected events don't drain your wallet or ruin your trip.

Understanding Different Types of Travel Insurance

Not all travel insurance policies are created equal. From single-trip travel insurance policies to annual travel insurance plans , from minimal coverage to comprehensive protection, understanding the spectrum of options is your first step in finding the right fit for your journey.

Key Features to Look for in Travel Insurance Coverage

Travel insurance for medical emergencies.

Imagine falling ill in a foreign country; daunting, right? A robust travel insurance plan ensures you don't have to worry about how much emergency medical care while traveling will cost, even in the most remote corners of the globe. This coverage will often come in tandem with emergency medical evacuation coverage.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Benefits

Life is full of surprises, some less pleasant than others. Trip cancellation and interruption coverage ensures that you're not left out of pocket if unforeseen circumstances force you to cancel or cut your trip short. You may also look for cancel for any reason and interruption for any reason options, which will reimburse you for a percentage of your nonrefundable fees, but expands the covered reasons you can cancel a trip. You can find our guide on the best CFAR travel insurance companies here.

Coverage for Personal Belongings and Baggage Loss

Losing your belongings is more than an inconvenience; it's losing a piece of your world. Insurance that covers personal belongings and baggage loss ensures that you're compensated for your loss, helping you to rebound and continue your adventure.

Support and Assistance Services

In times of trouble, having a lifeline can make all the difference. Look for insurance that offers 24/7 support and assistance services, giving you peace of mind that help is just a phone call away. Also, check websites that field customer reviews like Trustpilot, the Better Business Bureau, and InsureMyTrip , to see how well a company responds to customer requests.

Choosing the Best Travel Insurance

Reputation and reliability of the travel insurance provider.

A provider's reputation is not just about being well-known; it's about reliability, customer satisfaction, and the ability to deliver on promises. Researching and choosing a reputable provider is a cornerstone in ensuring your safety and satisfaction.

Understanding the Policy's Fine Print

The devil is in the details, and understanding the fine print of what your travel insurance policy covers is crucial. Be aware of coverage limits, exclusions, and the process for filing a claim to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

In the age of information, customer reviews and feedback are goldmines of insight. Learn from the experiences of others to gauge the reliability and customer service of the insurance provider you're considering. While the ratings are important, you should also look at whether or not a company responds to customer complaints.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Insurance

Knowing your policy inside out.

Familiarize yourself with every aspect of your policy – what it covers, what it doesn't, how to file a claim, and who to contact in an emergency. Being informed means being prepared. 

Steps to Take When a Problem Arises

If you face an issue during your travels, knowing the immediate steps to take can make all the difference. Keep important contacts and your policy details handy, and remember, your insurance provider is there to assist you.

How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance Company for You

There isn't a one-size-fits-all policy that works perfectly for every traveler. Young, healthy solo travelers can opt for much cheaper plans that offer bare-bones coverage, while families juggling complex itineraries will do best by investing in a robust policy that can help defray any costs associated with lost baggage, delayed transportation or other trip-impeding obstacles.

That being said, you can't go wrong with a travel insurance provider that boasts a reputable history and offers a wide range of customizable plans. In some cases, you may be comparing plans that are only a few dollars' apart from each other. In such situations, you should generally opt for the insurance company that offers the strongest customer service. It's also worth considering whether or not the travel insurance provider has been reviewed by other travelers with similar itineraries to your own. 

An insurance aggregator like InsureMyTrip or Squaremouth is one of the best tools for searching travel insurance policies. Once you input the specifics of your travel itinerary, you'll be able to see hundreds of search results to compare the ones that catch your eye. If the options are too overwhelming, use the filters to the left of your search page to eliminate as many irrelevant plans as possible.

How We Reviewed the Best Travel Insurance Companies

To come up with our list of the best travel insurance companies, we evaluated each insurer based on the following factors:

Guide Methodology: What We Considered

Policy Types

Travel insurance is essential, but often underused partly because people aren't getting what they want. Business Insider's 2023 travel study showed 10.65% of travelers surveyed bought cancel for any reason insurance. Cost may be a factor, but in many cases, the coverage is more affordable than you might think. Regardless, companies must offer a diverse range of coverage options. We award five stars to companies offering all standard coverages and additional options like pet and sports equipment protection.

Our 2023 travel study indicated the majority of purchases were made through the travel provider (ex: flight protection insurance when you're purchasing your airline tickets). While these may be sufficient for some customers, we look for companies offering a more comprehensive range of services.

According to the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, the average cost of travel insurance will be between 4% and 8% of total travel expenses. Anything beyond that price point should include additional benefits beyond the standard inclusions, such as CFAR protection or upgraded medical coverage. Anything below that 4% threshold may leave you lacking important or sufficient coverage in an emergency.

Convenience and Flexibility

Whether you're an infrequent traveler or a suitcase warrior, a good travel insurance company should have you covered. In many cases, you might not even have to talk to a person in order to purchase your policy.

Many people think of travel insurance in context with specific trips, but most of these top contenders sell both single-trip and multi-trip policies, also known as annual travel insurance. Some companies also offer plans specifically designed for cruisers, students abroad, and business travelers. (Read our guide to the best cruise travel insurance companies for more details.) Finally, all of these providers offer multiple options for getting the specific areas and amounts of coverage that you want.

Claims Handling

Most travelers never have a large claim. Premiums are low, and it provides peace of mind for the just in case situations. So they leave reviews based on their reduced stress levels. But what happens if you lose your luggage or have to stay a few extra days due to an unexpected accident? Will your insurance carrier cover your claim without all the hassle? We check real customer reviews to sort this out for you.

Ease of Use and Support

When purchasing, during your trip, and throughout the claims process, you may need extra support. Does the company have a 24/7 help line? Does it have an online or mobile system allowing you to self-manage? Essentially, what are the options when you need help? We look at the big picture to evaluate the average customer experience with each company.

You can read our full insurance rating methodology for even more details.

Best Travel Insurance FAQs

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for every traveler. Determine the benefits that are most important to you, like baggage delay coverage, medical coverage, and trip delay coverage, then look for a company with solid customer ratings, especially when it comes to processing claims.

Travel insurance will pay out if you experience a covered event, such as a travel delay or delayed or lost baggage. If you're looking to get travel insurance for a specific reason, such as needing to potentially cancel your trip due to work reasons, make sure your policy will cover you in that situation before purchasing it. You should also check customer reviews to see other travelers' claims experiences, as it varies wildly from company to company.

The average cost of travel insurance is 4% to 8% of your total trip cost, so it could vary widely depending on where you're traveling and the length of your trip. Your age, the number of people in your group, and other factors can also influence how much you'll pay.

Yes, travel insurance typically offers some coverage of canceled flights, but if this benefit is important to you, make sure you read the fine print of your policy to make sure it offers adequate reimbursement. If you think you may need to cancel your travel plans, you should consider purchasing cancel for any reason (CFAR) travel insurance .

For adventure sports coverage, you'll want to look at World Nomads , which covers over 300 sports.

Editorial Note: Any opinions, analyses, reviews, or recommendations expressed in this article are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer. Read our editorial standards .

Please note: While the offers mentioned above are accurate at the time of publication, they're subject to change at any time and may have changed, or may no longer be available.

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