Travel to Connecticut with travel insurance from Essential Travel

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Information on Connecticut with single trip travel insurance from Essential Travel

Many residents of New York head to Connecticut to get away. The state has enough engaging centres for culture and some rich history to provide a relaxing or educational break. Additionally, Connecticut has a few choice resorts, beaches and casinos. One of the most popular places in the state is the area around the port of Mystic and Mystic River, which offers all the charm of the country but with the conveniences of the city and two very popular Indian casino complexes – Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun.

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Getting There

Bradley International Airport near Hartford and Tweed-New Haven Airport are the main gateways to the state. Additionally, owing to Connecticut’s proximity to New York City, it can be easily reached from JFK International Airport. Amtrak has several daily trains running between Boston and New York City that stop in Hartford, New Haven and Windsor Locks.

By road, I-95 runs between Providence (Rhode Island) and New York City, skirting the edge of New Haven; it also runs the length of the east coast from Canada to Miami. I-91 runs between Hartford and New Haven and on to New York City.

Safety

Although Connecticut is probably one of the safer states in terms of crime, travellers in an unfamiliar environment can still have accidents or problems with travel arrangements. Additionally, driving on snowy or icy roads in winter can be tricky, with car accidents being a leading cause of death in the US. It is advisable to take out travel insurance for you and your family when visiting Connecticut.

Weather in Connecticut

The seasonal conditions reflect the typical climate of the northeastern states. Spring is short, while summers summers are generally hot and humid. The weather in the hills tends to be much cooler.

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