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Temporary US Auto/Motorcycle Insurance designed for foreign nationals touring in the United States and Canada. Also Mexican insurance. "We provide you with insurance that meets the statutory requirements of every State in the U.S. You may purchase coverage liability only or liability, fire, theft, vandalism and collision.
Eligibility Requirements:
You are not a U.S./Canadian citizen.
You are not a permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada
The vehicle to be insured is not a sports car or high performance vehicle.
You are at least 21 years of age and not over 65 years of age. (Drivers over age 65 must contact Sunrise to determine eligibility)
The vehicle to be used is not a rental.
Your permanent address is not within 100 miles of the U.S./Mexico Border."
Staff can assist with motorcycle insurance for non-US or Canadian residents. German and Spanish spoken.
"I'm turning 60 and decided to go to motorcycle school and off I went. Currently, I'm touring the American southwest, northwest, B.C. and the Yukon for five months."
Explores the backroads in US, Canada, Mexico and South America. Journey resumes in Mexico in September, 2008
Annette's trip through the Americas
From Ohio, USA to Venezuela on a stock 2003 BMW Dakar
Trip videos of Michel & Marcia Taylor's travel
"To begin, we will be riding a pair of KLR 650 motorcycles across the United States. Then turn north thru Canada to Alaska and back south through Central and South America. But all plans are subject to change..."
Dublin - Ushuaia Trip. "Ernesto Che Guevara ... the inspiration for this trip. This is my account of my Motorcycle Adventure from Dublin Ireland to Ushuaia Argentina. .. or in Irish terms a pub crawl across the world!!"
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Kurt's blog on riding in North America, especially the Blue Ridge Mountains region.
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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