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Collier Commissioners Could Kick Butts off Beaches

Information from Fox4Now.com

According to Southwest Florida Fox 4, regulations on smoking at Southwest Florida’s beaches are now in the books, and Collier County may restrict the practice on its shores.

Commissioners recently discusses a ban on smoking at beaches. Options included the outright ban or designating smoking areas. Commissioners could also create stricter ordinances on disposing smoking materials and impose a fine system for violations.

Under the “Florida Clean Air Act” previously signed into law by Governor Desantis, local leaders can now regulate smoking at beaches and parks or ban it altogether.

One of the biggest advocates for the law is the Ocean Conservancy, a nonprofit organization that says cigarette butts are among the most commonly left-behind item on the sands.

Summer Travel Tips for Seniors

By Omar Kaywan, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer at Goose Insurance After two years of Covid restrictions and canceled travel plans, older Americans are eager to travel again. While taking a trip will give you a much-needed break, there’s no guarantee your travel plans won’t be disrupted, especially as U.S. airlines continue to deal with staffing shortages and flight cuts.

CHECK HEALTH ADVISORIES

First, it’s important to check if there are any health and travel advisories that could impact your travel plans. You can stay up-to-date with the current Health Notices and Advisories found on WWW.CDC.GOV/TRAVEL. Not only does this site provide insights on COVID-19 travel health information, but also environmental, political and other virus information. Check for Destination Vaccine and Global Entry Requirements Next, you’ll want to make sure you check COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements. While most U.S. cities have lifted testing and vaccination requirements, traveling abroad will require a little more research as border closures start to shift to vaccine requirements. Many countries have opted to lift their Covid testing requirements for vaccinated travelers, but unvaccinated travelers may still need a negative PCR test.

PURCHASE TRAVEL INSURANCE

Original Medicare plans travel with you between states, but if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you’ll have to check your individual policy to see if you may face higher costs if you must visit a doctor or hospital out of your network. A travel medical insurance policy can cover any unexpected medical bills, hospital, physician and ambulance services and prescription drugs. When considering insurance policies for a trip, it’s important to keep in mind that trip cancellation coverage likely won’t be enough, as the loss is limited to the cost of the trip. If you don’t purchase emergency travel medical insurance the risk exposure is unlimited. It is also critical to get policies that cover pre-existing medical conditions.

PRO-TIPS:

1. Upload your vaccination information to your phone. Take a picture, on iPhone you can also add it to your wallet. 2. Download the airline app—lots of good resources there for entry requirements. 3. Get the Goose Insurance app for travel insurance information and proof of COVID-19 Insurance policy right in the app. www.gooseinsurance.com Author Bio Omar Kaywan, Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer of Goose Insurance, follows travel trends in the U.S. and overseas to stay on top of industry trends that could impact the travel insurance business. Omar loves to travel, explore new cultures and try ethnic cuisines. For more information visit: https://www.gooseinsurance.com/en/us.