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According to Logan Long, president of AKSA, “It is irresponsible for our members to travel abroad and participate in this exciting but risky sport without proper insurance coverage. It is for this precise reason that AKSA has aligned with eGlobalHealth Insurers Agency, LLC and MNUI to provide the best sports rider insurance coverage available today.”

The American Kite Surfing Association (AKSA) is making international insurance coverage easy to secure with instant confirmations online and via email. AKSA members can receive this important coverage by visiting: http://www.eglobalhealth.com/aksa.html

The four programs being offered to AKSA members include:

• The Atlas Series: Short-term health insurance for individuals traveling outside their Home Country.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Atlas plan is ideal. Packages are available from a minimum of 5 days up to a maximum of one year. At no additional cost, the Atlas Series adds coverage for Emergency Medical Evacuation, Acts of Terrorism and Complications of Pregnancy.
http://www.eglobalhealth.com/aksaatlas.html
• The Atlas Group Series: Short-term international health insurance for 5 or more traveling abroad.
The Atlas Group series is tailored for groups of 5 or more US and non-US Citizens traveling outside their Home Country for 5 days up to one year. The perfect plan for vacation groups, missionaries, students and business executives featuring Emergency Medical Evacuation, coverage for Acts of Terrorism and Home Country Medical Coverage.
http://www.eglobalhealth.com/aksaatlas-group.html
• The Atlas Professional: International health coverage for frequent travelers of business or pleasure, taking multiple trips throughout the year.
The Atlas Professional is available to the frequent leisure or business traveler and their families who require a 12 month comprehensive medical policy with coverage for multiple trips of 30 days duration or less. If one maintains medical coverage in their home country, the Atlas Professional is designed to take the risk out of international multi-trip business or leisure travel.
http://www.eglobalhealth.com/aksaatlas-pro.html
• MultiNational Accident Plan (MAP): The first comprehensive personal accident plan for international travelers.
MAP features high limit Accidental Death and Dismemberment and high limit Permanent and Total Disability insurance – including coverage for most acts of War and Terrorism. This plan may be purchased alone or as a supplement to any other product and is available for any country in the world. No underwriting is required!
http://www.eglobalhealth.com/aksaaccident-insurance-plan.html
These insurance plans are offered as a service to our AKSA members. All plans are underwritten by Lloyd’s of London which provides accident and health insurance to over 1,000,000 people in 100 countries. Lloyd’s currently enjoys an A rating from Standard and Poors and is highly qualified to protect AKSA members on their next international trip.
MultiNational Underwriters (MNU) is the exclusive administrator for all the insurance plans offered mentioned above.
American Kite Surfing Association is the leading organization for kite surfers in North America. The purpose of the enterprise is to bring heightened awareness to this fast-growing, dynamic, and fun sport. www.kite-surfingusa.com.  Read more...

Think Dubai for your Shopping Pleasure

With over seventy 5 star hotels, and more being built, Dubai is proving to be one of the hottest tourist attractions in the world.  Tourism is an important ingredient of Dubai’s existence and the government has a strategy that is aimed toward encouraging the flow of cash from around the world into this, one of the seven emirates.  Dubai is well known as a shoppers paradise and the well heeled shopper can expect to find bargains and a wide assortment of shops, stores, and shopping malls to draw them in.

Huge numbers of shoppers and tourists come to Dubai from vast distances, drawn to the variety and cultural niceties offered.  Whether it’s the old style of shops which include the challenge of striking a bargain in the souk (Arabic for place or market) districts that attract shoppers, or the sleek, modern shopping malls, shoppers will find that Dubai is tailor maid for their bargain hunting pleasure.

Tourism is Big Business in Dubai

Unlike the rest of the United Arab Emirates, who rely on natural gas and petroleum for the bulk of their revenue, Dubai enjoys a hefty percentage of their revenue coming from tourist dollars, financial services, and real estate.  There is a tremendous building boom currently going on in this highly populated emirate.  The most populated of the seven emirates, Dubai has an alluring atmosphere everywhere you go.  Shoppers love the tremendous values to be found.  They come from Africa, Eastern Europe, also far eastern countries such as India, China, and Sri Lanka.  Many of the shops, boutiques, department stores, and supermarkets rely on fixed pricing for their mode of operation, there are many outlet shops and malls that cater to shoppers who love to haggle and strike a good hard bargain.  Clothing, electronics, sporting goods, cars, and even jewelry can all be found beneath on roof.

Don’t Miss out on the Shopping Festival

January of each year is the time of the Dubai Shopping festival and it lasts all month long.  This is the time for the entire emirate to become one huge, eclectic shopping mall.  In addition to the shopping delights, music, art shows, and folk dances offer much in entertainment value for tourists and locals as well.

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