Japan was struck by the most powerful earthquake the country has experienced since records began. The 8.9-magnitude quake hit the north-east coast near Tokyo and triggered a 10 foot-high wave that swept away houses, cars, ships and people.
A state of emergency was declared after the quake struck at 14.46 local time and alerts are warning people in such countries as the United States, Chile, China and Indonesia. Japan begins the terrible task of clearing up in the face of severe aftershocks.
The frequency of natural disasters like this makes it all the more important to take out trip cancellation insurance. When you can’t travel to your dream destination you lose all the upfront money you paid – for hotel reservations, tours, and transport.
While experts struggle to predict when and where the next big earthquake will strike, you can be personally prepared in your travel plans. Trip cancellation insurance won’t make you feel any better about the tragedy but it will look after the financial details of your own vacation.