This is the ninth TGIF Friday Newsletter, humbly brought to you by Marinarena Creations! Sit back, relax with your preferred refreshment and check out news and stories I have been reading lately plus some miscellany fun thrown into the mix. Get my curated newsletter release every Friday!
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As it turns out, not all is crazy upside down in the world. Lots of stories are out there that focus on the good. I’ve narrowed down a few for you.
LOS ANGELES FIRES, 2025
Out of the charred devastation, GENEROSITY AND HOPE shall thrive.
The Dream Center of Los Angeles, among many other private organizations and non-profits, are helping out with assisting L.A. area fire survivors in their dire time of need. Consider to donate monetarily if you would like to support their effort.
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INSURANCE - WHICH TO GET FOR YOUR NEXT MAJOR GETAWAY
Frommers.com provides a number of lowdown about everything travel insurance, a complicated matter but one vital, especially if considering to travel internationally, travel with family or planning a trip involving “risky activity” (perhaps a skydiving excursion or other extreme adventure trip). In a nutshell, there are two major types of travel insurance: medical and trip cancellation, interruption and delay.
Additionally there are insurance options for flights, baggage/personal belongings, accidental death and rental cars alone. Ultimately, one must make the judgement call on getting either or both insurances in the first place. If decided it is a must, follow the guidance from Frommer’s experts:
Reach out to a travel agency, tour operator or broker for IN-PERSON guidance on which policy to choose according to your travel plans
Make a budget plan for insurance. Typically, insurance makes up 4%-10% of the total trip cost
Buy insurance right after booking the trip. “Pre-existing conditions” policy will begin to tick once after booking
