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73% Of Americans Plan Adventurous Outdoor Activities When Traveling In 2021 And 2022

  • Hiking, fishing, camping, backpacking, and sailing are among the top activities travelers seek to get away from it all.
  • Mexico, Bahamas, Italy, Canada, and Germany are the countries of most interest.
  • Post-pandemic travel shows Americans more inclined to protect their future trips.

Pent-up travel demand is no surprise with travelers desperate to take the roads and skies later this year and next. Call it revenge travel or simply the desperate need for a change in scenery, but Americans are looking abroad and most interested to get outside with adventurous activities, according to a recent study conducted by travel insurance disruptor, battleface.

Two-fifths of Americans (39%) have either booked or plan to book an international trip for 2021 or 2022 already, 72% have either booked or looked into purchasing travel insurance, suggesting that Americans are becoming more inclined to protect their trips. That likelihood has increased significantly as travelers realize the many scenarios that can not only impact travel plans but also result in unnecessary fees due to potential changes or issues.

The study showed that younger Americans are looking to travel internationally, with over six in ten (63%) 18–24-year-olds and half (51%) of 25–34-year-olds planning on it as compared to three in ten of those aged 45-54 and 55-64 who plan to do the same (both 31%).

Overall, Mexico is the most popular country Americans plan to visit in 2021 or 2022 (13%), followed by the Bahamas (9%), Italy (9%), Canada (7%), and Germany (7%). Research findings show that Mexico is an especially popular destination among those aged 35-44, where one-fifth (19%) of international travelers in that age group plan on visiting the country. Among the European countries, Italy (9%), Germany (7%), France (6%), Spain (5%), and Greece (3%) make up the top five destinations. In the Caribbean, the top five countries Americans plan to visit include the Bahamas (9%), Jamaica (5%), Aruba (4%), the US Virgin Islands (4%), and the Cayman Islands (3%).

For travelers aged 25–34, adventure travel is of greatest interest (20%), with Americans also seeking culture (17%), relaxation/wellness (15%), and visiting family/friends (15%) during their upcoming travels. Hiking appears to be one of the most popular activities when it comes to outdoor adventures, with 30% of Americans stating they have plans to. Other popular activities Americans traveling internationally plan to do include fishing (22%), camping (18%), backpacking (17%), and sailing (15%). Overall, around three-fourths (73%) of Americans traveling internationally in 2021 or 2022 plan on doing some sort of adventure travel.

When it comes to planning for upcoming travel, study findings showed that two-fifths of Americans traveling abroad are unaware that travel insurance is mandatory in certain countries. Awareness increases amongst younger demographics and three-fourths (75%) of those aged 18-24 who are traveling internationally in 2021/2022 are aware travel insurance are mandatory in certain countries, compared to about half of those aged 55-64 and 60+ (55% and 50%, respectively). Among the countries currently requiring travel insurance are Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, and Turks and Caicos.

Travel insurance requirements will not be impeding travel plans, however, with 60% of Americans stating it would not prevent them from traveling abroad. This figure rises among older Americans, where eight in ten (79%) of those aged 65+ who are planning to travel in 2021 or 2022 would still go to a country that required travel insurance. Americans are even willing to purchase additional travel insurance with 65% stating it was fairly or very likely they would.

“After so many Americans experienced abrupt changes to their travel plans last year, resulting in major losses in investments that they likely planned on for months or even years, travelers are savvier when it comes to protecting their valuable travel plans,” said Sasha Gainullin, CEO of battleface. “At battleface, our goal is to provide simple travel solutions that truly cater to what they need. Our Explorer plan, for example, is designed for more active travelers, while our newly launched Discovery option can be completely adapted to the exact needs and requirements of the customer.”

The research study by Opinium Research was conducted between July 2 – 9, 2021 with 2,001 participants on behalf of travel insurance provider battleface to look at intentions of travel and travel insurance purchasing behavior.   

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION

Pre-Existing Medical Condition means an illness, disease, or other condition during the 180 day period immediately prior to the date Your coverage is effective :
  1. received or received a recommendation for a test, examination, or medical treatment for a condition which first manifested itself, worsened or became acute, or had symptoms which would have prompted a reasonable person to seek diagnosis, care or treatment; or
  2. took or received a prescription for drugs or medicine. Item (2) of this definition does not apply to a condition which is treated or controlled solely through the taking of prescription drugs or medicine and remains treated or controlled without any adjustment or change in the required prescription throughout the 180 day period before coverage is effective under this policy.
  3. required a change in prescribed medication. Change in prescribed medication means the dosage or frequency of a medication has been reduced, increased, stopped and/or new medications have been prescribed due to the worsening of an underlying condition that is being treated with the medication, unless the change is:
    1. between a brand name and a generic medication with comparable dosage; or
    2. an adjustment to insulin or anti-coagulant dosage.
If you, or someone you are traveling with, has a Pre-Existing Medical Condition, you can still buy a policy from us but there is no cover for any claim arising directly or indirectly from that condition.

PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITION

Any Medical Condition that, within the last 12 months, required any:

  • surgery, inpatient or outpatient treatment, referrals or investigations of any sort. This includes being on any waiting list, taking any prescription medication, tablets or required medical treatment (This will not apply to common colds, flu or contraceptive medication);
  • medical advice or treatment for any respiratory condition relating to the lungs or breathing;
  • medical advice or treatment for any heart, stroke or diabetic condition;

Hypertension or high cholesterol controlled by 1 prescription drug only and where the dosage has not been changed within the last 12 months will not be considered a pre-existing medical condition

Coverages Available:

*not all coverages are available in all states
Travel Protection Benefits Limits
Trip Cancellation 100% of trip cost (up to a maximum of $20,000)
Single Occupancy Up to trip cost
Cancel for Any Reason Up to 75% of trip cost Up to 50% of trip costs in FL(CFAR not available to NY residents)
Trip Interruption 150% of trip cost
Delay Package
Trip Delay
Maximum $200 per day up to $2,500
Missed Connection Maximum of $1,000 per covered trip
Baggage Package – Excess
Baggage and Personal Effects $2,500 $100 Deductible
Baggage Delay $100 per day up to a maximum of $500
Travel Medical Package – Excess AK, CO, ID, ND, NH – Primary
Travel Medical Expense – Adventure sports included $100,000 $50,000 in NH $50 Deductible
Emergency Dental $750
Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains Up to $500,000
Up to $1,000,000 in NH
Accidental Death & Dismemberment $100,000 or $250,000 or $500,000
Pet Medical Package
Pet Medical Expense Up to $2,000 $100 Deductible
Pet Return Up to $500
Rental Vehicle Damage – Primary Up to $35,000 per rented vehicle- Primary $250 Deductible for loss greater than $2,000
Vacation Rental Damage $1,500 or $3,000 or $5,000

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits Limits
Cancellation and Curtailment 5,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains 10,000,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Hospital Benefit 25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident up to 250,000
Baggage Loss or Delay up to 5,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash 500 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Liability 500,000
Travel Delay 500
Optional Benefits Limits
Business Extension up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment) up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits Limits
Trip Interruption 2,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains 10,000,000 (excess 250)
Hospital Benefit 25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident up to 5,000
Baggage Loss or Delay up to 2,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash 500 (excess 250) *** Limited to 250 in respect of cash
Personal Liability 500,000
Optional Benefits Limits
Business Extension up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment) up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)
Personal Accident up to 250,000
Baggage up to 10,000

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits Limits
Cancellation up to $20,000
Trip Interruption $1,000
Medical and Emergency Expenses $5,000,000 (deductible $250)
Hospital Benefit $25 per day, maximum $100
Personal Accident up to $50,000
Baggage $2,000 (deductible $250)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to $250 in respect of cash $500 (deductible $250)
Personal Liability $500,000
Optional Benefits Limits
Business Extension up to $1,000 (deductible $100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment) up to $750 (deductible $50 or $100)

Travel Medical Insurance

Some benefits are subject to an excess (aka, the deductible, or what you have to pay before we pay), as stated in the Policy Schedule, and are per Policy Period.

Benefits Limits
Cancellation and Curtailment 5,000
Emergency Medical Expenses, Evacuation and Repatriation of Mortal Remains 10,000,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Hospital Benefit 25 per day, maximum 100
Personal Accident up to 250,000
Baggage Loss or Delay up to 5,000 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Money and Passport, limited to 250 in respect of cash 500 (excess 250 or 50)
Personal Liability 500,000
Travel Delay 500
Optional Benefits Limits
Business Extension up to 1,000 (excess 100)
Winter Sports (Ski Equipment) up to 750 (excess 50 or 100)