Your Wallet Might Sink: Turkey Tourist Boat Rescue Exposes Cruise Travel Insurance Loophole
A dramatic turkey tourist boat rescue off the coast last week has revealed a costly gap in standard policies, leaving hundreds of vacationers potentially on the hook for thousands in emergency medical bills and "rescue surcharges" not covered by travel insurance. Consumer watchdogs warn that this loophole could turn a dream Mediterranean getaway into a financial nightmare, urging travelers to upgrade to "catastrophic coverage" immediately. Did you book that cruise through a third-party site? You might be the next one stranded—and billed.