STEVENS POINT, Wis., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- While savvy travelers are quickly taking advantage of the unprecedented array of discounted products and packages in today's marketplace, vacationers are also facing a fast-changing environment where unforeseen events such as a change in plans or a change of mind can impact their travel plans. While no type of insurance typically provides coverage for every contingency, Travel Guard (www.travelguard.com) offers an optional "Cancel for Any Reason" upgrade that can help take the uncertainty out of vacation seekers' travel plans.

Cancel for Any Reason coverage through Travel Guard can reimburse up to 75 percent of the trip cancellation penalty (based on the plan purchased) if the insured party cancels a covered trip for any reason up to 48 hours prior to departure. Cancel for Any Reason coverage is offered as an upgrade on several Travel Guard plans, including the affordable My Travel Guard plan. The option must be purchased within 15 days of the initial trip deposit.

"The Cancel for Any Reason option is good for travelers who are concerned that unexpected events not otherwise covered by their travel insurance plan may impact their trips," said Dan McGinnity, vice president of Travel Guard. "There are some events, such as civil unrest in a city you plan to visit, an unexpected change in employment or even the birth of a grandchild, which may cause travelers to alter their plans. Cancel for Any Reason coverage offers consumers something very important - the flexibility to change travel arrangements without sacrificing a nonrefundable travel investment."

Travel Guard offers several comprehensive plans that can provide reimbursement for trip cancellation, interruption or delays due to covered reasons, lost, stolen or delayed baggage, and emergency medical expenses, including medical evacuation. Most plans also include a full range of personal and travel assistance services* that customers can access before and during their trip.

For more information about Travel Guard's selection of travel insurance and assistance service plans, travelers can visit www.travelguard.com, call Travel Guard's World Service Center at 1-800-826-1300, or ask their travel agent.

About Travel Guard

Travel Guard Group, Inc. ("Travel Guard") (http://www.travelguard.com) is one of America's leading providers of travel insurance plans for more than 6 million travelers each year. Travel insurance plans through Travel Guard are distributed by more than 12,000 travel agents across the United States.

Travel insurance plans through Travel Guard may include coverage for trip cancellation, travel interruptions and delays, emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation expenses, and lost or delayed baggage. Most plans also include 24-hour travel assistance services* for emergency medical assistance, last-minute or emergency travel changes, lost luggage tracking, pre-trip travel advice, and more.

The travel insurance offered through Travel Guard is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa., with its principal place of business in New York, NY. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions, and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states.

*Assistance services are provided by Travel Guard Assist.

Contact: Dan McGinnity/Carol Mueller Brian Major/Erin McKeon Travel Guard MMG Mardiks 800-826-7791 x14850/13050 212-219-7560 ext. 6764/6767 dan.mcginnity@travelguard.com bmajor@mmgmardiks.com carol.mueller@travelguard.com emckeon@mmgmardiks.com

SOURCE Travel Guard