For today’s high-net-worth traveler — whether jetting to Paris, tracking lions in Botswana, or temple hopping in Kyoto — true luxury isn’t just where you go, but knowing you’ll be protected every step of the way. Enter MedjetHorizon, the elevated traveler protection membership that goes far beyond traditional travel insurance. For the modern traveler, especially those venturing off the beaten path, it offers a lifeline not only when a trip goes medically awry, but when it veers into the truly unexpected, too.
Unlike standard insurance, MedjetHorizon covers both air medical transport and 24/7 worldwide security response and crisis assistance. Think natural disasters, terrorism, political threats, disappearances, or even a wrong turn into the wrong neighborhood. It’s the kind of support you hope you never need, but are immeasurably grateful to have if you do. While MedjetHorizon memberships are often praised for their security response capabilities, the medical transport services are equally exceptional. If you’re hospitalized more than 150 miles from home — whether due to injury in the Alps or sudden illness in the Maldives — Medjet will arrange air medical transfer to a hospital of your choice back home, no questions asked.
Los Angeles-based artist manager Katie Rowley, recently named the UK’s “Manager of the Year,” knows this firsthand. “When touring and traveling with one of our artists, I’m typically surrounded by security. I don’t have that luxury when I’m traveling on my own, or for personal reasons,” she explains. “I recently did a trip to Guatemala with a friend from high school, and was definitely a bit nervous about my safety. It was a huge comfort knowing that if something happened, someone would be there to get us out.”
That “someone” is a powerful global crisis response network,powered by a 24/7 operations center and a team of seasoned security experts. MedjetHorizon members have immediate access to in-country intelligence, path-to-safety coordination, and on-the-ground extraction if needed. It doesn’t matter if you’re backpacking in Patagonia, on a luxury tour in Tel Aviv, or off on a romantic getaway in Rome — if your safety is compromised, Medjet steps in.
Membership includes everything from assistance during a political uprising, to help with a missing persons case, to evacuation support in the wake of a natural disaster. And unlike traditional travel insurance, Medjet doesn’t require a security threat to meet some bureaucratic threshold.
If you’re hospitalized and want to get home, or feel unsafe and want professional help, Medjet membership makes it happen.
That flexibility and focus on the individual traveler is what sets Medjet apart. “We don’t wait for a situation to become extreme or for governments to issue warnings,” says one Medjet representative. “If our member feels unsafe or needs help, services can be mobilized. Period.”
Even in destinations where the risks are relatively low, solo travelers and women especially are thinking differently about safety. After high-profile incidents in recent years, from events in Israel to assaults and kidnappings, seasoned jet-setters are recognizing that even the safest five-star hotels may not be enough.
It’s also why MedjetHorizon membership has become the fastest-growing tier of Medjet’s business for nearly three years running. While all Medjet members receive hospital-to-hospital air medical transport (if hospitalized 150+ miles from home), MedjetHorizon adds that critical extra layer of protection.
Another MedjetHorizon member, who frequently travels to what they consider riskier regions for philanthropic work, shared: “I used to just hope for the best and try to blend in. Now I don’t leave without Medjet. Knowing I can get out if things escalate gives me the freedom to keep doing the work I love.”
And for those who think, ‘Oh, I only travel to Europe or well-touristed places — do I really need this?’ The answer is: probably. Services have been requested from major European cities generally considered “safe” due to protests, unrest, and unexpected regional tensions. Safety threats aren’t confined to the developing world; they can happen anywhere, and they don’t always make headlines.
That sense of personal agency and preparedness is what MedjetHorizon truly delivers. No red tape.
No relying on overwhelmed consulates. Just you, your itinerary, and the knowledge that if things go sideways, someone has your back. Ultimately, it’s not about traveling fearfully. It’s about traveling smarter.
It will be the best $474 you spend on luxury travel this year.
For frequent flyers, solo adventurers, or anyone who simply prefers a little extra peace of mind with their passport, MedjetHorizon is an investment in freedom. Freedom to roam further. To explore the world without the background noise of ‘what if?’
And in today’s world, that might just be the most valuable upgrade of all.
Featured image credit to Chalabala and iStock. In Partnership with Medjet.
