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The Journey of Intrinsic Health is a learning experience immersed in a community where you can finally discover your intrinsic ability to heal.

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Your 8 Week Pregnancy Adventure: A Week-by-Week Guide

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The first eight weeks of pregnancy are a profound journey, one that takes expectant parents to the core of their existence.

It’s a time of wonder, excitement, and a touch of uncertainty as a new life begins to take shape. Join us in this blog post as we explore the early stages of pregnancy, its emotional whirlwinds, physical changes, and the awe-inspiring moments that define this incredible adventure. 🌟

Whether you’re an expectant parent or simply curious about these initial weeks, this journey promises to be a captivating exploration of life’s miraculous creation. So, fasten your seatbelts and dive into this unforgettable experience. 🚀👶

Your Baby At 8 Weeks Pregnant:

Let’s dive into the exciting updates about your little one as you hit the 8-week mark of your pregnancy. 🎉 At this point, your baby’s heart, the DJ with a perfect beat, is gearing up for some serious action. 🥁 While it’s been beating since around week 4, it’s now turning into a real powerhouse, transforming from a tiny cluster of cells into a network of tubes that can pump blood. How cool is that? 😄❤️

But wait, there’s more! 🌟 Your baby is getting ready to make an entrance in style, starting with the tiniest of fashion statements—tiny fingers and toes! 👶👣 Those adorable digits are starting to take shape, they still might be a bit webbed – but those little nubs are taking shape. It’s almost like they’re waving hello already! 👋

Now, the big question everyone’s itching to know—girl or boy? 🧐 Well, the suspense continues because while your baby’s reproductive organs are gearing up, it’s still too early to reveal the big secret. 🤐🙈 But that just adds to the excitement, right?

And here’s a fun tidbit for you! At this stage, your baby’s eyes are getting ready to dazzle the world as they begin to develop pigments. 🌈✨ Each day brings new wonders as your baby evolves and grows in the snug and cozy sanctuary of your womb. It’s like they’re preparing for their grand debut! 🌟👶💫

What Are Common Symptoms At 8 Weeks Pregnant?

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You might be thinking, “Hey, my baby’s neural tube is all set by week 8, so do I really need those prenatal vitamins anymore?” 🎉👶 Well, here’s the scoop: while it’s true that the neural tube is good to go, those prenatal vitamins are still your pals for more reasons than you might expect! 🌟

Let’s talk about something called “maternal depletion.” 🙅‍♀️ This is when Mom’s body is running on empty after pregnancy, nutritionally, hormonally, and even emotionally. 😴💧😔

Here’s the deal: During pregnancy, you’re like a nutrient-sharing superhero, passing on stuff like folate, zinc, B vitamins, iron, and iodine to your little one. But the thing is, it’s kinda like giving away your lunch, and now you’re left feeling a bit drained. 😅

So, here’s where those trusty prenatal vitamins come back into play! They help fill the nutrient gaps, giving your body a boost and helping you recover more quickly. 🦸‍♀️🥦💊

Typically, it takes about 18 months for a mom to fully bounce back from giving birth, but it can be quicker or slower depending on how well-nourished you are after delivery. So, keeping up with those vitamins and munching on nutrient-packed foods isn’t just about baby—it’s about taking care of you too, today, tomorrow and years from now! 💪🍎👩‍👦

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Sleep At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

Sleep Goal: 7-9 hours of sleep a night. Sometimes more in the first trimester.

Listen mama, we need to talk about something nobody wants to talk about. We cannot talk about the importance of sleep without also talking about intimate partner violence . Did you know that if you’re suffering abuse, it interferes with your sleep, which. can cause a cascade of difficulties for you and your baby.

If you’re suffering from violence at home – I know you didn’t even imagine you would find yourself in this situation. It must feel scary. And you might not know who to talk to.

It’s crucial to prioritize your safety and well-being. Reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or a local domestic violence hotline for support and guidance. You don’t have to face this situation alone. There are organizations and professionals dedicated to helping victims of partner violence find safety, resources, and a path towards healing. Your safety and emotional well-being should always come first, and seeking help is a courageous step towards breaking free from the cycle of violence.

Help is available.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

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Need Help Connecting With Your Partner Through Pregnancy?

Talking with a couple’s therapist is a very grounding and healing process for many families. Find someone to work with through Talk Space .

Diet At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

Let’s talk about the importance of protein in your pregnancy. Why do you need so much protein during pregnancy? Well, the expansion of blood volume and growth of the maternal tissues require substantial amounts of protein. Plus, the growth of the baby and placenta also places protein demands on you as a mama.

One enlightening study found that a whole food high protein diet on it’s own brought the preterm birth rate down from 12% to 2%. I can’t emphasize enough the need for whole food protein.

How much protein should you aim for? Think 60-80 grams in the first half of pregnancy and 80-100 grams in the second half of pregnancy. The more you can get this from whole food sources rather than protein powders the better!

Simple High Protein Recipes For Week 8 Of Pregnancy

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Exercise At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

At the 8-week mark, you might just be beginning to notice changes in your body. It’s an ideal moment to consider safeguarding your abdominal muscles and pelvic floor. Research reveals that around half of moms experience urinary incontinence, and a significant 50-80% face low back pain during pregnancy. This is the perfect juncture to familiarize yourself with diastasis recti and its potential impact on your pregnancy.

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Stress Management At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

In the world of pregnancy, our morning routine holds the key to setting the tone for a positive and well-balanced day ahead. It’s crucial to kickstart our day in a way that aligns with our pregnancy goals, whether that’s focusing on energy, relaxation, productivity, mindfulness, organization, or ensuring we’re well-rested. A healthy morning routine during pregnancy paves the way for better days, weeks, and an overall improved journey through this transformative time. So, let’s dive into crafting the perfect pregnancy morning routine for a fulfilling and joyful experience ahead!

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Hydration At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

💧Water isn’t just a plain ol’ drink! It’s a superhero inside your body, wearing many hats! 🦸‍♂️

Let’s see what this liquid champion does: 🔵 Shapes up your cells. 🌡️ Keeps your temperature in check. 🍽️ Helps with digestion and nutrient absorption. 🚚 Delivers goodies like nutrients and oxygen to your cells. 🧪 Plays matchmaker, dissolving vitamins, minerals, and more. ⚗️ Gets the chemistry party started. 🗑️ Takes out the trash (waste products). 🌬️ Adds that “slick” factor in mucus and other lubes.

Who knew water had such a busy schedule, right? Stay hydrated, folks! 💦😅👍=

Breathing At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

It’s a great time to set aside a couple minutes to say hi to baby and connect with them! They may be tiny, but they are growing every single minute. Plus, as you get closer and closwer to the second trimester, you can feel more and more peace about the he risk for miscarriage decreasing. Enjoy this sweet meditation tthis week!

Affirmation At 8 Weeks Pregnant 

I Nourish So I Flourish.

“I nourish myself so I can flourish in this early pregnancy journey. With each nutritious choice I make, each moment of rest and self-care, I am cultivating the strength and vitality needed for myself and my growing baby. As I care for my body and nurture my spirit, we both bloom with health, resilience, and joy. This nourishment is the foundation of our well-being, and together, we thrive in this miraculous journey of early pregnancy.” 🌱🤰💕

Journal Prompt For 8 Weeks Pregnant 

Take a moment to reflect on your morning routine and the nourishment it provides, both for your body and your soul. What practices, rituals, or choices make up your ideal morning routine during pregnancy? How do they nurture and nourish you, setting a positive tone for the day ahead? Write down your thoughts and explore any adjustments or additions you’d like to make to ensure your mornings are filled with the nourishment you need.

Couple Question for 8 Weeks Pregnant 

This week start talking about how you can work together in your morning and evening routines. Is there anything that could help your morning start off well?

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8 Weeks Pregnant Conclusion

As we conclude this journey through the exciting realm of being 8 weeks pregnant, we’re reminded of the remarkable transformations taking place within. The baby, though still minuscule, is already carving out its unique path, and the expectant parents are embarking on a profound adventure filled with love, wonder, and a dash of uncertainty. At this juncture, it’s crucial to savor the moments, listen to your body, and seek the support you need, whether it’s from healthcare providers, family, or friends. As you continue to nurture yourself and your growing baby, remember that this journey is not just about reaching the destination but embracing every twist and turn along the way. It’s a testament to the incredible strength and resilience of both mother and child, a beautiful chapter in the book of life that’s just beginning to unfold. With each passing week, you’re one step closer to the magical moment when you’ll hold your precious bundle of joy in your arms. So, keep the excitement alive, stay healthy, and cherish this extraordinary journey through the world of pregnancy.

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You might be feeling bloated and you may have slightly swollen breasts, but it will probably be a few more weeks before you start looking pregnant.

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What's happening in my body?

Your baby is growing very quickly. The placenta is getting ready to provide nutrients and oxygen and take away the waste.

As part of this process, your placenta is sprouting little branches that will enable it to attach itself to the wall of your womb.

Beating the pregnancy blues

There may be times when you feel anxious and stressed. Look after yourself and get as much rest as you can. Try to eat 6 small healthy meals a day.

You could also experiment with mindfulness . You can read NHS advice on how to cope with feelings and relationships during your pregnancy .

The important thing is to share your worries, as there is lots of support available. A good start would be to talk to your midwife or doctor.

Early pregnancy symptoms (at 8 weeks)

You may be feeling tired and sick, you could find yourself peeing more often as your expanding womb pushes onto your bladder. If this starts to affect your sleep, try to drink lots of fluids in the day but less in the evenings.

Your symptoms could also include:

• a metallic taste in your mouth
• sore breasts
• morning sickness (read some ways to cope with morning sickness on week 6's page )
• mood swings
• new likes and dislikes for food and drink
• a heightened sense of smell
• a milky white pregnancy discharge from your vagina
• light spotting (see your doctor if you get bleeding in pregnancy)
• cramping, a bit like period pains
• darkened skin on your face or brown patches – this is known as chloasma faciei or the "mask of pregnancy"
• thicker and shinier hair
• bloating and the feeling of being bloated (read ways to cope with bloating on week 10's page )
• morning sickness ( see week 6 for morning sickness remedies )

Read Tommy's guide to common pregnancy symptoms.

What does my baby look like?

Your baby is now around 16mm long, which is about the size of a raspberry. By next week, they will be twice the size!

The tiny head has started to uncurl a bit. Their arms are getting longer and are bigger than the legs as the upper part of the body grows faster than the lower part. The legs are getting longer too, although the knees, ankles, thighs and toes have not developed yet.

Around now, your embryo becomes a "foetus", which means offspring in Latin.

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Share the news with your GP or ask for an appointment with a midwife at your doctors' surgery. Alternatively you can refer yourself to your local hospital – look for contact details on their website.

You'll need to arrange a booking appointment . This usually takes place between weeks 8 and 12, and takes around an hour.

You can talk about the options for your pregnancy and the birth. Plus you'll be offered screening tests for infectious diseases, and conditions such as Down's syndrome. You could ask about the Maternity Transformation Programme and how it could benefit you.

You will get your first dating scan at 8 to 14 weeks.

If it's your first pregnancy you will probably have around 10 appointments and 2 scans in total. Ask if it's possible to see the same carer for your entire pregnancy, to give you continuity.

Ask your midwife or doctor about online antenatal classes – they may be able to recommend one. The charity Tommy's has lots of useful information on antenatal classes and preparing you for birth.

Antenatal classes will give you the chance to meet other people and prepare you for parenthood. The NCT offers online antenatal classes with small groups of people that live locally to you.

Do your best to stop smoking, give up alcohol , and go easy on the tea, coffee and anything else with caffeine .

Ask your midwife or GP for support.

Take prenatal vitamins . You're advised to take 400mcg of folic acid every day, until at least week 12. This helps to form your baby's nervous system and offers some protection from conditions such as spina bifida.

To keep bones and muscles healthy, we need vitamin D. From late March/early April to the end of September, most people make enough vitamin D from sunlight on their skin.

However, between October and early March, consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement because we cannot make enough from sunlight.

Some people should take a vitamin D supplement all year round – find out if this applies to you on the NHS website.

You just need 10 micrograms (it's the same for grown-ups and kids). Check if you're entitled to free vitamins .

It's recommended that you do 150 minutes of exercise a week while pregnant .

You could start off with just 10 minutes of daily exercise – perhaps take a brisk walk outside. Check out Sport England's #StayInWorkOut online exercises (scroll to the pregnancy section).

Listen to your body and do what feels right for you.

There's no need to eat for 2. You just need to eat a healthy balanced diet, with a variety of different foods every day, including plenty of fruit and veg. Have a look at our guide to healthy eating in pregnancy .

You may be able to get free milk, fruit and veg through the Healthy Start scheme .

How are you today? If you're feeling anxious or low, then talk to your midwife or doctor. They can point you in the right direction to get all the support that you need. You could also discuss your worries with your partner, friends and family.

You may be worried about your relationship, or money, or having somewhere permanent to live.

Don't keep it to yourself. It's important that you ask for help if you need it.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Do you think you or your partner could have an STI ? If so, get checked out, as this could affect your baby's development. Talk to your midwife or GP, or visit a sexual health clinic.

Long-term conditions

If you have a long-term health condition, then let your specialist or GP know you're pregnant as soon as possible.

Don't stop taking any regular medication without discussing it with your doctor first.

Want to know when the baby's due?

Use the NHS's pregnancy due date calculator . You'll get a more accurate date from your doctor or midwife when you have a dating scan (usually at 8 to 14 weeks).

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Your pregnancy hormones are flooding your body, which may still be causing you to feel unwell. Thankfully this will not last forever.

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Your progress is great! Congratulations! It really is inspiring and motivating to see other (NORMAL!) people able to achieve these goals! Deidre http://www.deidrexo.blogspot.ca

Thanks Deidre!!

Go you! I am so happy for you, proud of you, and you look amazing! Don’t get too skinny girl you are perfect right now! 🙂

Thanks Joely! I really just want to get some more muscle tone and firm up the mid section! 🙂

That is what I need to do myself 🙂

Fantastic transformation! Keep it up!

Way to go Kate!!

WOW Kate you look AMAZING! And the best part is the only things bigger in your before and after picture is your smile. You are such an inspiration. I’m down 11 lbs myself but still have a long way to go. Hugs Bri.

hi, i am interested in this plan. iv been on my journey since last yr September and i have started and stopped many a time. thankfully i have either lost or remained stagnant and not gaining. im about 23-25lbs down from my heaviest which is not were i would have hoped to be by now. however i have not really been doing much and now i plan to pick up were i left off and go in full force. everyday is a struggle and i have issues with knowing what to eat and when to eat it and hell even how to prepare it. ur an inspiration. i still have about 70+lbs to loose. i plan to give my self small goals, like lets get to 20lbs by august and in august il set another goal for like October/nov. please do let me know this 8 week challenge. im also scared of going back to old habits after i lose. and i just need motivation really, because my life is filled with emotional and mental ups and downs. congrats on ur success kate! i found u on posh btw.

Amazing! I would love to hear about this 8 week journey- I would absolutely love to have your help and support. Please get back to me! 🙂

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Updated: Mar 27, 2022

In this post, I will share my experience of completing the course and give you an inside of what you can expect when you enroll. We will look into: How The Course is structured. Would I recommend it? Was it worth the money? What was my biggest takeaway?

The structure of the course and time commitment.

The course consists of eight modules: Be, Flow, Fuel, Breath, Move, Rest, Play and Connect. The idea is to cover one topic each week but in the end, you are free to go at your own pace. Each module starts with a video lecture by Zach that is ca. 1,5 hours long. Some modules have additional videos like a meditation practice or a workout where you can follow along. I invested around 3 hours each week digesting the content and doing the practices, and then I also had a 45 min coaching call. This time was great for asking questions and reflecting on the content and committing to integrating the new knowledge into my daily life. It gave me accountability, and I found it helpful to get my progress reflected back to me by someone else.

The content

I have been a fan of Zach Bush for quite a while now and what I enjoyed was the depth that he covered in these videos. While some topics might seem familiar from podcasts etc. he takes it to a new level and makes it actionable. It is a great mix of biology, quantum physics, and spirituality. He discusses the topics on a micro level and then takes them to the macro. For example, he explains the mechanisms of why many develop a leaky gut. This means that the membrane of your gut becomes permeable and the food that you consume leaks into your bloodstream. He then explains how these damaged boundaries inside your body make it hard for you to have defined boundaries in your life. It becomes difficult to understand who you are in comparison to your environment. This lack of self-identity might stand in the way of discovering your purpose here on this planet.

Did the course match my expectations?

No, and I am happy about that. Let me give you some background to unpack this. I have been struggling with my health for over five years now and have talked to countless doctors, done a ton of research, and tried many diets as well as holistic approaches. One thing that I subconsciously learned from these experiences was that the treatment is created based on the symptoms I have. I was caught up in finally finding the right diagnoses so that I could get treatment and get healed. But when I started the course there was not much space to talk about my symptoms. It took me a moment to understand that these eight points encompass a journey to health no matter where you are right now. There is no need to detour and figure out why you have these symptoms and what you can do to make them go away. All of them are an expression of an imbalance in your body. If you recalibrate yourself they will naturally fall away. This brings me to my next point.

My biggest takeaway

I am health! This is such a simple statement but if you understand the vastness of it it is breathtaking. I am a miracle and I am an embodiment of health. For so long I saw myself as a sick person and by doing so I manifested more sickness in my body. But my body is constantly trying to heal itself and these eight points gave me a fundamental understanding of how to shift my body, mind, and soul into a state of healing.

Would I recommend the course?

Hell yeah! This program was life-changing. It reframed how I look at health and myself in relation to it. It explained the mechanisms of our biology and how they are linked to the bigger picture of society. I found many helpful tools and exercises that I have now implemented into my daily life. And I can finally truly say that I am on a journey towards health and living my purpose.

A big thank you to Zach Bush and his incredible team for sharing this content for such an affordable price. And a special thank you to my coach Jules Zoetmulder for the amazing support along this journey.

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Greetings, fellow wanderers! If you're here, you're probably daydreaming about an epic 8-week sojourn across the enchanting lands of Europe. Well, buckle up because we're about to embark on a journey that blends meticulous planning with the joy of spontaneity. As someone who has logged in over a decade of globetrotting, let me spill the beans on crafting an itinerary that will leave you with stories to tell for a lifetime.

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Planning Your European Odyssey

The art of planning a seamless 8-week itinerary.

Let's face it, planning is the unsung hero of any successful adventure. It's the Gandalf to your Frodo, guiding you through the unknown. When it comes to an 8-week European escapade, a well-thought-out plan is your trusty map. Do your research, my friends. Dive into the cultures, understand the vibe of each city, and figure out the logistics.

However, don't turn your plan into a dictator; let it be a democratic guide. Leave room for those serendipitous moments that make travel truly magical. Flexibility is the key. Maybe you'll stumble upon a hidden gem not found on any travel blog or share a laugh with locals in a cozy pub. Be open to the unexpected – it's the spice of a true adventure.

Choosing the Right Time to Travel

Europe, much like a fine wine, has different flavors in each season. Spring brings blooming gardens, summer offers endless daylight and bustling festivals, autumn paints landscapes with warm hues, and winter transforms cities into fairytale realms. Choose your timing wisely based on your preferences.

Consider dodging the peak tourist seasons unless you have a particular fondness for crowds. Shoulder seasons often bring pleasant weather and fewer crowds, allowing you to savor the essence of each destination without the hustle and bustle.

Crafting the Perfect Itinerary

Overview of the ideal 8-week europe itinerary.

Alright, my fellow explorers, let's get down to the heart of the matter – your 8-week European voyage. Think of it as a symphony, with each destination playing a unique note in the grand composition of your travels. Here's a sneak peek of our travel playlist:

Week 1-2: Exploring Western Europe

Our journey kicks off in the grandeur of Paris, where the Eiffel Tower will wink at you from every corner. Make sure to indulge in buttery croissants and strong espresso; it's practically a rite of passage. Next up, hop across the channel to London, a city that marries history with modern flair seamlessly.

And don't forget Amsterdam – a city of canals, bicycles, and an atmosphere so laid-back it's practically horizontal. Immerse yourself in the Van Gogh Museum and take a stroll through the iconic Red Light District (with due respect, of course).

Week 3-4: Diving into Central Europe

Prague, Vienna, and Budapest – the trio that promises a dip into the heart of Central Europe's rich history and vibrant culture. Prague's fairytale architecture will transport you to another era. Vienna, a city of classical music and elegant coffeehouses, invites you to waltz through its enchanting streets. Budapest, with its thermal baths and unique ruin bars, adds a touch of quirk to our journey.

Week 5-6: Roaming the Mediterranean

Now, let's chase the sun to the Mediterranean. Barcelona beckons with Gaudí's masterpieces and vibrant street life. Rome, the eternal city, will have you navigating between ancient ruins and gelato shops. And Athens – the cradle of Western civilization – invites you to ponder philosophy while overlooking the Acropolis.

Pro tip: Embrace the Mediterranean lifestyle. Long, lazy meals, siestas, and evening strolls – you'll need the energy for the adventures that lie ahead.

Week 7-8: Unveiling Northern Europe

As we wrap up our journey, it's time to explore the cool and captivating landscapes of Northern Europe. Copenhagen, with its colorful houses and innovative design, sets the stage. Stockholm, a city spread across islands, invites you to wander its charming streets. Oslo, surrounded by fjords and forests, provides the perfect finale to our 8-week odyssey. 

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Navigating transportation across europe.

Now that we've outlined the poetic dance of destinations, let's talk logistics. Europe offers a variety of transportation options, and choosing the right one can make or break your journey. The Eurail pass is a golden ticket for seamless train travel across borders, offering flexibility and a front-row seat to the picturesque landscapes that Europe unfurls.

But trains are just the tip of the transportation iceberg. Consider budget airlines for longer stretches, and embrace the efficiency of regional buses for shorter hops. A well-curated mix will keep your travel costs in check and ensure you're not spending more time in transit than exploring.

Oh, and a pro-tip: Embrace the art of packing light. A backpack that fits snugly in overhead compartments will be your best travel companion.

Accommodation: From Hostels to Boutique Hotels

Accommodation is not just a place to rest your weary feet; it's a part of the experience. For the budget-conscious adventurer, hostels offer more than just a bed – they're hubs of shared stories and spontaneous friendships. Boutique hotels, on the other hand, provide a touch of luxury and local charm.

Booking in advance is a smart move, especially during peak seasons, but don't shy away from last-minute decisions. Sometimes, the best adventures happen when you follow your instincts and walk into that quaint guesthouse with a "Vacancy" sign swinging in the breeze.

Embracing Local Cuisine and Culture

Now, let's talk about the heart and soul of any journey – the food and culture. Europe is a gastronomic paradise, and each region is a chapter in a culinary epic. Don't just stick to the touristy spots; venture into local markets, street corners, and family-owned establishments. This is where you'll taste the true essence of a place.

Sign up for a cooking class – it's a fantastic way to bring a piece of Europe back home with you. And, of course, don't be shy to engage with the locals. A simple "hello" in their language can open doors to hidden gems and insider tips that no guidebook can provide. Before you take off make sure to check with local government of the travel status.

And so, my fellow explorers, an 8-week European adventure is not just a journey; it's a transformative experience. With a well-crafted plan, an open heart, and a sprinkle of spontaneity, you're bound to create memories that linger long after your return flight. So, gear up for the unknown, savor the flavors of each city, and let the symphony of Europe serenade you on this epic odyssey. Safe travels!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 8 weeks too long for a european trip.

An 8-week trip allows you to delve deep into each destination, balancing exploration and relaxation.

How can I save on accommodation costs during such a long journey?

Consider a mix of hostels, budget hotels, and vacation rentals. Booking in advance can also secure lower rates.

Are there any hidden gems that shouldn't be missed in Europe?

Absolutely! Explore lesser-known towns and villages for a more authentic and less crowded experience.

What's the best way to handle language barriers in various countries?

Learning a few basic phrases in the local language can go a long way. Additionally, translation apps are handy for communication.

Is it necessary to plan every day of the itinerary, or should I leave room for spontaneity?

While having a general plan is recommended, leave room for spontaneity to discover unexpected treasures and embrace the adventure.

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Dates : Friday-Monday, June 7-10

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Knoxville Super Regional

• Game 1: (1) Tennessee 11,  Evansville 6 
• Game 2: Evansville 10,  (1) Tennessee 8
• Game 3: (1) Tennessee vs. Evansville | 7:06 p.m. Sunday, June 9 | ESPNU

Tallahassee Super Regional

• Game 1: (8) Florida State 24, UConn 4
• Game 2: (8) Florida State 10 , UConn 8 (12 innings)
• 🏆  Florida State advances to the MCWS

Charlottesville Super Regional

• Game 1: (12) Virginia 7 , Kansas State 4
• Game 2: (12) Virginia 10 , Kansas State 4
• 🏆 Virginia advances to the MCWS

Chapel Hill Super Regional

• Game 1: (4) North Carolina 8, West Virginia 6
• Game 2:   (4) North Carolina 2, West Virginia 1
• 🏆 North Carolina  advances to the MCWS

Lexington Super Regional

• Game 1: (2) Kentucky 10,  Oregon State 0
• Game 2: (2) Kentucky vs. Oregon State | 9 p.m. Sunday, June 9 | ESPNU
• Game 3 (if necessary):  (2) Kentucky vs. Oregon State | TBD Monday, June 10 | TBD

Athens Super Regional

• Game 1: (10) NC State 18 , (7) Georgia 1
• Game 2: (7) Georgia 11, (10) NC State 2
• Game 3: (7) Georgia vs. (10) NC State | TBD Monday, June 10 | TBD

Clemson Super Regional

• Game 1: Florida 10 , (6) Clemson 7
• Game 2: (6) Clemson vs. Florida | 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 | ESPN
• Game 3 (if necessary):  (6) Clemson vs. Florida | TBD Monday, June 10 | TBD

Bryan-College Station Super Regional

• Game 1: (3) Texas A&M 10 , Oregon 6
• Game 2: (3) Texas A&M vs. Oregon  | 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9 | ESPN2
• Game 3 (if necessary):  (3) Texas A&M vs. Oregon | TBD Monday, June 10 | TBD

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• Game 1: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 2:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 3: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 4:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 5: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 6:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 7: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 8:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 9: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 10:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 11: TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 12:  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN
• Game 13 (if necessary): TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | TBD
• Game 14 (if necessary):  TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | TBD
• MCWS Final Game 1 : TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
• MCWS Final Game 2 : TBD vs. TBD, 2 p.m. | ABC
• MCWS Final Game 3 (if necessary) : TBD vs. TBD, 7 p.m. | ESPN

2024 DI baseball tournament regionals schedule

Here are the regional schedules for Friday, May 31 through Monday, June 3:

Knoxville Regional

• Game 1: Indiana 10, Southern Miss 4
• Game 2:  Tennessee 9, Northern Kentucky 3
• Game 3: Southern Miss 6, Northern Kentucky 0
• Game 4:  Tennessee 12,  Indiana 6 
• Game 5:  Southern Miss 15,  Indiana 3  
• Game 6:  Tennessee 12,  Southern Miss 3

🏆 Tennessee advances

Lexington Regional

• Game 1 : Kentucky 10, Western Michigan 8 
• Game 2:  Illinois 4,  Indiana State 1
• Game 3:  Indiana State 6 , Western Michigan 4
• Game 4:  Kentucky 6,  Illinois 1
• Game 5:   Indiana State 13,  Illinois 2 
• Game 6:  Kentucky 5,  Indiana State 0

🏆 Kentucky advances

Bryan-College Station Regional

• Game 1:   Texas A&M 8, Grambling 0 
• Game 2:  Texas 12,  Louisiana 5
• Game 3:  Louisiana 12,  Grambling 5 
• Game 4:  Texas A&M 4, Texas 2
• Game 5 : Louisiana 10, Texas 2
• Game 6:   Texas A&M 9,  Louisiana 4

🏆 Texas A&M advances

Chapel Hill Regional

• Game 1: LSU 4, Wofford 3
• Game 2: North Carolina 11, LIU 8
• Game 3:  Wofford 5 , LIU 2
• Game 4:  North Carolina 6,  LSU 2
• Game 5:  LSU 13, Wofford 6 
• Game 6:  LSU 8, North Carolina 4
• Game 7:   North Carolina 4,  LSU 3  (10 inn)

🏆 North Carolina advances

Fayetteville Regional

• Game 1:  Arkansas 17, Southeast Missouri 9 
• Game 2:  Kansas State 19 , Louisiana Tech 4 
• Game 3:  Southeast Missouri 9, Louisiana Tech 3
• Game 4:  Kansas State 7, Arkansas 6
• Game 5: Southeast Missouri 6. Arkansas 3
• Game 6:   Kansas State 7,  Southeast Missouri 2

🏆 Kansas State advances

Clemson Regional

• Game 1: Coastal Carolina 13, Vanderbilt 3
• Game 2:  Clemson 4, High Point 3
• Game 3:  High Point 10 , Vanderbilt 9
• Game 4:  Clemson 4, Coastal Carolina 3
• Game 5:  Coastal Carolina 6, High Point 5
• Game 6:  Clemson 12,  Coastal Carolina 5

🏆 Clemson advances

Athens Regional

• Game 1: Georgia 8, Army 7
• Game 2:  UNC Willmington 9, Georgia Tech 0
• Game 3:  Georgia Tech 4 , Army 2
• Game 4:  Georgia 11,  UNC Wilmington 2
• Game 5: Georgia Tech 3, UNC Wilmington 1
• Game 6:  Georgia 8,  Georgia Tech 6  (10 Inn.)

🏆 Georgia advances

Tallahassee Regional

• Game 1: Florida State 7, Stetson 2
• Game 2:  UCF 8,  Alabama 7
• Game 3:  Stetson 4, Alabama  0
• Game 4:  Florida State 5, UCF 2
• Game 5:  UCF 5, Stetson 2 
• Game 6:  Florida State 12,  UCF 4

🏆 Florida State advances

Norman Regional

• Game 1: UConn 4, Duke 1
• Game 2:   Oklahoma 14, Oral Roberts 0 
• Game 3:  Duke 6,  Oral Roberts 2
• Game 4:  UConn 4, Oklahoma 1
• Game 5: Oklahoma 4, Duke 3
• Game 6:  Oklahoma 6, UConn 4
• Game 7:  UConn 7,  Oklahoma 1

🏆 UConn advances

Raleigh Regional

• Game 1:   South Carolina 8,  James Madison 7  
• Game 2:   NC State 9, Bryant 2 
• Game 3: James Madison 8 , Bryant 1
• Game 4:  NC State 6,  South Carolina 4
• Game 5:  James Madison 2,  South Carolina 0 
• Game 6:  NC State 5,  James Madison 3

🏆 NC State advances

Stillwater Regional

• Game 1:  Florida 5,  Nebraska 2 
• Game 2:  Oklahoma State 19, Niagra 7
• Game 3:  Nebraska 7,  Niagara 5
• Game 4:  Oklahoma State 7,  Florida 1
• Game 5 : Florida 17, Nebraska 11
• Game 6:  Florida 5, Oklahoma State 2
• Game 7:   Florida 4, Oklahoma State 2

🏆 Florida advances

Charlottesville Regional

• Game 1: Virginia 4, Penn 2
• Game 2:  Mississippi State 5, St. John’s 2 
• Game 3:   St. John's 10,  Penn 9
• Game 4:  Virginia 5,  Mississippi State 4
• Game 5:  Mississippi State 13, St. John's 5
• Game 6:   Virginia 9,  Mississippi State 2

🏆 Virginia advances

Tucson Regional

• Game 1: West Virginia 4,  DBU 1
• Game 2:  Grand Canyon 9,  Arizona 4
• Game 3:  DBU 7,  Arizona  0
• Game 4:  West Virginia 5, Grand Canyon 2
• Game 5 : Grand Canyon 12, DBU 10 
• Game 6:  West Virginia 10,  Grand Canyon 6

🏆 West Virginia advances

Santa Barbara Regional

• Game 1:  Oregon 5,  San Diego 4
• Game 2:  UC Santa Barbara 9, Fresno State 6
• Game 3:  San Diego 7,  Fresno State 5
• Game 4:   Oregon 2,  UC Santa Barbara 0
• Game 5 : UC Santa Barbara 4, San Diego 2
• Game 6:  Oregon 3,  UC Santa Barbara 0

🏆 Oregon advances

Corvallis Regional

• Game 1:  UC Irvine 13, Nicholls 12 
• Game 2:   Oregon State 10, Tulane 4 
• Game 3:  Tulane 3, Nicholls 0
• Game 4:  Oregon State 5, UC Irvine 3
• Game 5 : UC Irvine 17, Tulane 7
• Game 6 : Oregon State 11, UC Irvine 6

🏆 Oregon State advances

Greenville Regional

• Game 1: Evansville 4, East Carolina 1
• Game 2:  VCU 1,  Wake Forest 0 
• Game 3: East Carolina 7 , Wake Forest 6
• Game 4:  Evansville 17,  VCU 11
• Game 5: East Carolina 10, VCU 7
• Game 6:   East Carolina 19, Evansville 6
• Game 7: Evansville 6,  East Carolina 5

🏆 Evansville advances

Baseball  Championship: Future dates

MCWS HISTORY:  Winningest coaches  |  Most titles  |  Most appearances   |  Conferences most represented

Here is more on how the tournament works:

What is the difference between the Division I baseball tournament and the College World Series?

The NCAA Division I baseball tournament is a 64-team tournament that starts in May. After two rounds of play (which each consist of multiple games), there are just eight teams left. These eight teams then head to Omaha, Neb. for the College World Series. The CWS is the culmination of the DI tournament, where the teams compete in two brackets, with the winners of each meeting in the CWS finals, a best-of-three series to decide the NCAA champion.

When did the College World Series start?

The first-ever NCAA Division I baseball tournament was in 1947, and would barely be recognized as the same tournament nowadays. The 1947 tournament featured just eight teams, which were divided into two four-team, single-elimination brackets. The two winners — California and Yale — then met in a best-of-three final in Kalamazoo, Michigan. California would go undefeated through the inaugural CWS and beat Yale to capture the first title.

How are teams selected for the NCAA Division I baseball tournament?

Since 1954, the NCAA Division I baseball tournament field has been split into two qualifying groups: The automatic berths, and the at-large selections. Since 2014, that in a typical year split sees 31 conference champions receive automatic berths, and 33 teams receive at-large bids, decided by the NCAA Division I Baseball Committee. 

Men's College World Series champs since 1947

California defeated Yale in the first-ever Men's College World Series, the first of two played in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Texas put itself on the map as the first back-to-back champions in winning the only MCWS ever played in Wichita, Kansas in 1949. The following season Texas won its second championship, opening Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.

Here's a complete list of all the College World Series finals in the 73-year history of the event. Ole Miss won the 2022 Men's College World Series in two games over Oklahoma.

*Indicates undefeated teams in College World Series play.

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The Final Shape: All You Need to Know

Jun 4, 2024 - destiny 2 community team.

The day has come, Guardians. Happy The Final Shape launch day! Much is happening today, so we wanted to help by putting everything you might need to know in one place. Let's start with The Final Shape launch trailer, shall we? 

Confronting Oblivion 

In our latest ViDocs, we shared why The Final Shape is so special. We talked about the emotional journey, the Witness's plans, the beloved characters you've known for almost ten years, the new powers, the dangers, the places you'll find... You know what? It's better if you just watch them yourself.  

Through The Pale Heart 

Crow was first. Now, it's our turn to step inside the Traveler and explore : The Pale Heart. It's strange, yet familiar. Welcoming, but unsettling. You'll first experience this new destination in a more linear way while playing through the campaign, but afterward, it will continue unfolding with new locations, challenges, and activities. And with Pathfinder—our new progression system for The Pale Heart destination and Ritual activities—you'll earn tons of rewards while doing so.  

A Campaign for Legends 

In The Final Shape campaign, you, the Vanguard, and your allies will pursue the Witness to thwart its plans. It won't be easy, especially if you play it in Legendary Mode. You'll have to test your mettle on every fight, but your efforts will earn you upgraded rewards, like a set of armor with a high enough Power Level for raid content. 

Fear the Dread 

The Dread is a new species born as a result of the Witness's incursion inside of the Traveler. They are a menace, and you'll need new strategies to defeat them.  

Transcend Light and Darkness 

During their adventures inside The Pale Heart, players will earn three new Light-based Supers, one for each Guardian class and each of them accompanied by new Aspects.  

Storm's Edge Super and Ascension Aspect 

Song of Flame Super and Hellion Aspect 

Twilight Arsenal Super and Unbreakable Aspect 

But that's not all. The blending of Light and Darkness inside of the Traveler will allow Guardians to go beyond their known limits and combine both powers for the first time with the Prismatic subclass. Players will be able to combine select features of Light and Darkness subclasses, while also having some new and powerful Fragments at their disposal, resulting in incredibly powerful builds. 

With Prismatic, using Light and Darkness will also charge a new power called Transcendence, which will overflow Guardians with power, allowing them to create a unique grenade. Born from Light and Darkness, these grenades have increased damage output and regenerate at a faster pace.  

The cherry on top for Prismatic is the addition of new Exotic class items. These are exclusive to the Prismatic subclass, and you earn them through a unique activity in The Final Shape. Each of these Exotic class items has a mix of two Exotic armor perks, allowing for combos that were not possible before. Check out the list of Exotic perk combinations here . 

New Arsenal

Speaking of Exotics, we have a formidable lineup of new Exotic weapons that will allow you to defeat your foes in unique ways. Still Hunt shoots like a Marksman Hunter, Microcosm shoots wide beams of powerful Light, Khvostov is an old friend made anew and... well, you’ll discover what the rest do on your adventure.  

Still Hunt  

Microcosm 

Khvostov 

Six new Exotic pieces of armor will also be available in The Final Shape, two for each class. Three of these pieces have their own trailers already, check them out below. 

Mataiodoxia 

Gifted Conviction 

Hazardous Propulsion 

Of course, new Legendary gear is also needed in this fight, and we have plenty. For starters, the new destination weapons are all craftable, and some are part of new archetypes, like the new Auto Rifle that heals your allies when you shoot at them. 

Here's the whole list:  

• No Hesitation – Solar Support Frame Auto Rifle 
• Axial Lacuna – Solar Precision Fusion Rifle 
• Bold Endings – Stasis Heavy Burst Hand Cannon 
• Pro Memoria – Strand Aggressive Machine Gun 
• Someday – Kinetic Precision Shotgun 
• The Call – Strand Rocket-Assited Frame Sidearm 
• Embraced Identity – Void Adaptive Sniper Rifle 
• False Idols – Solar Vortex Frame Sword  

And let's not forget one very important upgrade coming to many weapons, including both new weapons and those already in your vault: perk enhancing. A broad selection of Legendary weapons can now have their perks enhanced .

An Ever-Evolving Sandbox

Our Sandbox team has been busy making changes to weapons, armor, and abilities. We have three different articles covering the main changes coming with The Final Shape. Be prepared to buildcraft and be your strongest self by reading these: 

• Weapons Tuning Preview  
• Abilities Tuning Preview  
• Armor Tuning Preview  

Additionaly, we have a preview of the perks that the new Seasonal Artifact brings to the table . It’s another crucial aspect of buildcrafting in Destiny 2.

Storm the New Raid: Salvation's Edge 

In The Final Shape, Guardians will confront the Witness in the new Salvation's Edge raid launching on June 7. Our World First race will be taking place during the first 48 hours of the raid, when Contest Mode will also be active. Whether you participate in the raid with your fireteam or follow the race on Twitch Rivals , you won’t want to miss this.  

Please note that we encourage all players to complete The Final Shape campaign and the Wild Card Exotic quest prior to the launch of Salvation’s Edge to have the best story experience. 

Destiny 2 x Dungeons & Dragons 

We’re rolling a 20 on excitement for our newave partnership with Wizards of the Coast, bringing Dungeons & Dragons to Destiny 2 in The Final Shape. Faerûn-inspired sets will be available at the Eververse store on June 4, as well as more gear and accessories inspired by this iconic role-playing franchise. 

• Gold Dragon-themed Apex Draconic set for Titans 
• Mind Flayers-themed Flayer’s Dominion set for Warlocks 
• Displacer Beast’s-themed Spectral Displacer set for Hunters 
• Queen of Dragons ship 
• Owlbear Chariot Sparrow 
• Eye Tyrant Ghost shell 
• Bigby’s Fist finisher 
• Natural 20 emote 

In addition, the Bungie Store will also be offering an Eye Tyrant Beholder Ghost shell vinyl figure, inspired by the fearsome multi-eyed D&D monster. 

The Year of Episodes Begins on June 11 

The first Episode, Echoes, will start a new era for Destiny 2 on June 11, exactly one week after The Final Shape launches. We'll share more information about Echoes and Episodes after The Final Shape launch.  

Many Quality-of-Life Changes

The Final Shape also brings a lot of important changes to many Destiny 2 systems, from how Rahool will decrypt Exotic engrams to how shaders are shown in the customization menu. Below you can find a list of these changes: 

• Read more about how we have revamped our Power system , so players can have a more meaningful progression, share their Power Level with friends, and understand at a glance how challenging an activity is. 
• Your vault space is now increased by 100 to 700 total. Use that new space wisely! 
• Read more about how the Heads Up Display (HUD) channels have been revamped with new icons and two additional channels to better organize priority buffs. 
• Read more about the update to Mementos. You’ll be able to carry more of them, and they now live in the weapon inspection screen as a virtual currency. 
• Read more about how Rahool now is the source for new Exotic armor pieces and has a new reputation rank.  
• Read more about how shaders have a new icon that better represents how they will look on your armor.  
• Read more about Hawthorne’s new vendor reputation track with new rewards, and how leveling up your clan will unlock new perks . 

Read the Update 8.0.0.1 Patch Notes

For the remaining information about what has been added and what is changing with The Final Shape, please read the patch notes for Update 8.0.0.1.

As we said at the beginning, today is the day. You can finally play The Final Shape, face the Witness and its forces, and live an adventure ten years in the making.  

Have fun, everyone! 

The Destiny 2 Community Team  

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• Best for reputation
• Best for preexisting conditions
• Best for digital nomads
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• How we reviewed travel insurance companies

Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Best Travel Insurance in June 2024

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Traveling is an adventure, a leap into the unknown, a story waiting to unfold. But every story needs a safety net, and that's where travel insurance comes in. In this guide to the best travel insurance, we'll embark on a journey to help you better understand travel insurance and uncover the benefits that make it an indispensable companion for any traveler.

Our Picks for the Best Travel Insurance Companies

Best overall: nationwide travel insurance.

• Runner-Up: AXA Assistance USA
• Best for Cruises: Travel Guard
• Best Reputation:  C&F Travel Insured
• Best for Pre-existing Conditions:   Tin Leg Travel Insurance
• Best for Digital Nomads:   WorldTrips Travel Insurance
• Best Low-Cost Option:   Trawick International Travel Insurance

Best for Road Trips: Travelex Travel Insurance

How we rate travel insurance »

Compare the Best Travel Insurance Companies

The best travel insurance companies offer comprehensive coverage options for a wide range of people and needs. For this guide, we looked at coverage options, customizability, and the best companies for specific situations, such as pre-existing conditions.

Here are Business Insider's picks for the best travel insurance companies in 2024. 

• Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of trip costs (for cruises) or up to $30,000 (for single-trip plans)
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Three cruise-specific plans to choose from
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Annual travel insurance plans available
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Strong trip cancellation coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Cancel for any reason coverage available
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. CFAR insurance not available with every single plan
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage is lower than what some competitors offer

Nationwide Travel Insurance offers many of the standard benefits you might see with a travel insurance policy. This can include things like trip cancellation coverage, so you can recover pre-paid costs or trip interruption in the event your vacation is interrupted by an unexpected event. There's also baggage delay coverage and medical coverage.

• Cancel for any reason coverage available

Nationwide Travel Insurance is of the largest players in the travel insurance space, offering nearly endless options for any customer on the travel spectrum, including annual travel insurance plans which can offer frequent travelers the flexibility to "set it and forget it" on their travel insurance coverage.

Nationwide Essential also offers some of the most affordable policies in the market compared to similar plans from competitors, which makes it a great pick for just about anyone. Buyers can discuss bundling options as Nationwide also sells homeowners, auto, pet, and other insurance products. Its travel insurance quoting is just as easy as it has been with other Nationwide insurance products.

Read our Nationwide Travel Insurance review here.

Best Travel Insurance Runner-Up: AXA Assistance USA

• Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of the trip cost
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous medical evacuation coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1,500 per person coverage for missed connections on cruises and tours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Covers loss of ski, sports and golf equipment
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous baggage delay, loss and trip delay coverage ceilings per person
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Cancel for any reason (CFAR) coverage only available for most expensive Platinum plan
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. CFAR coverage ceiling only reaches $50,000 maximum despite going up to 75%

AXA Assistance USA keeps travel insurance simple with gold, silver, and platinum plans. Emergency medical and CFAR are a couple of the options you can expect. Read on to learn more about AXA.

• Silver, Gold, and Platinum plans available
• Trip interruption coverage of up to 150% of the trip cost
• Emergency medical coverage of up to $250,000

AXA Assistance USA  offers consumers a great option for no-stress travel insurance: low-priced plans, generous coverage limits on key categories including primary insurance on lost luggage, and up to 150% reimbursement for qualifying trip cancellations.

While add-ons are limited and rental car coverage is not included by default on cheaper plans, AXA is a perfect fit for travelers who don't plan to drive (or who already hold a travel credit card with rental car coverage), and don't need any additional bells and whistles.

Read our AXA Assistance USA Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Cruises: AIG Travel Guard

Trip cancellation coverage for up to 100% of the trip cost and trip interruption coverage for up to 150% of the trip cost

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip cancellation coverage of up to 100% of the cost, for all three plan levels
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. CFAR covers up to 75% of total trip costs (maximum of $112,500 on some plans) 
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Medical coverage of up to $500,000 and evacuation of up to $1,000,000 per person
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Includes COVID coverage 
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Above average baggage loss and delay benefits
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. High medical evacuation coverage
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Premiums may run slightly higher than competitors

Travel Guard is a well-established and highly rated name in the travel insurance industry. It offers three main coverage options to choose from, and in general its policies have above-average coverage for baggage loss and baggage delays, plus high medical evaluation coverage limits.

• Trip cancellation coverage for up to 100% of the trip cost
• Trip interruption coverage for up to 150% of the trip cost
• Preexisting medical conditions exclusions waiver must be purchased within 15 days of initial trip payment
• Annual travel insurance plan and Pack N' Go plan (for last-minute trips) available

Travel Guard is well-known insurance provider, and a great fit for travelers who want to ensure that they can get their money back in the event of canceled or interrupted travel plans.

While the company's policies can be pricey compared to its competitors, the high medical and evacuation limits make AIG a solid choice for older travelers who value peace of mind and simplicity over highly customizable plans that may be bolstered with medical upgrades.

Read our AIG Travel Guard review here.

Best for Reputation: C&F Travel Insured

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Offers 2 major plans including CFAR coverage on the more expensive option
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Cancellation for job loss included as a covered reason for trip cancellation/interruption (does not require CFAR coverage to qualify)
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Frequent traveler reward included in both policies
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1 million in medical evacuation coverage available
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage is only $100,000
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Reviews on claims processing indicate ongoing issues
• C&F's Travel Insured policies allow travelers customize travel insurance to fit their specific needs. Frequent travelers may benefit from purchasing an annual travel insurance plan, then adding on CFAR coverage for any portions of travel that may incur greater risk.

While every travel insurance company has negative reviews about its claims process, C&F Travel Insured 's claims process has a consistent stream of positive reviews. One customer wrote that C&F processed a claim within 48 hours. Additionally, C&F regularly responds to customer reviews within one business week, making reviews a consistent way to reach the company.

Additionally, in C&F's fine print, it mentions that any claims that take more than 30 days to pay out will begin to accrue interest at 9% APY.

C&F's reputation isn't the only thing to speak highly of. It offers an array of add-ons uncommon in the travel insurance industry, such as Interruption for Any Reason insurance and CFAR coverage for annual plans. C&F also offers discounts for children on its Protector Edge plan and free coverage on its Protector plan.  

Read our C&F Travel Insured review here. 

Best for Pre-Existing Conditions: Tin Leg Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Policy coverage includes most pre-existing health conditions
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous medical and evacuation amounts for peace of mind
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. COVID coverage included by default on all insurance plans
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Offers a wide range of plans for various budgets and travel needs
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Some plans offer CFAR, “cancel for work reasons,” financial default, and unemployment coverage
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Limited add-on coverage options
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Baggage loss and delay coverage is low compared to competitors

Tin Leg travel insurance offers eight travel insurance plans to meet the unique needs of travelers.

• Tin Leg was founded in 2014 by the travel insurance industry experts at Squaremouth. Designed to meet the most common needs of travelers, these policies offer comprehensive Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption benefits, and a range of Emergency Medical and Medical Evacuation limits.

Tin Leg Travel Insurance is a great fit for travelers with medical issues in particular. Seven of Tin Leg's eight travel plans include coverage for pre-existing conditions as long as you purchase your policy within 15 days of your initial trip payment.

Thanks to coverage for pre-existing medical conditions as well as for potential COVID-19 infection while traveling, this company offers some of the best financial investment options for travelers who are or will be exposed to higher health risks and issues.

Read our Tin Leg Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Digital Nomads: WorldTrips Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable base plans that can be customized with add-ons including rental car, pet care, hunting and fishing, and vacation rental coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Insurance plans available for international student travelers
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip delay coverage benefit that kicks in after just five hours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Pre-existing conditions waiver can be purchased within 21 days of initial trip payment
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Lower medical, evacuation and accidental death limits
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Limited, secondary baggage loss coverage although baggage protection can be upgraded at a low cost
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. No special coverages for pets, sports equipment, etc.

WorldTrips has been a reputable travel insurance provider for more than 20 years. Unsurprisingly, it boasts an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and positive reviews from thousands of customers.

• Travel medical insurance (Premium, Group, Annual, and International Student options)
• Trip cancellation insurance
• Trip protection insurance

WorldTrips Travel Insurance has affordable premiums, highly customizable add-ons, and generous coverage for core categories of travel insurance. All this makes it a great option for digital nomads, students studying abroad and backpackers.

However, travelers should keep in mind that plans are not particularly flexible, and coverage amounts are limited unless you plan ahead to pay for the areas and amounts that you need.

Read our WorldTrips Travel Insurance review here.

Best for Affordability: Trawick International Travel Insurance

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Useful for adventurous travelers headed to higher-risk destinations
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable plans with varying levels of coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. 10-day free look option
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Generous baggage loss replacement policy
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Trip delay coverage kicks in after just six hours
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Some policies allow a CFAR add-on
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Up to $1 million medical evacuation coverage limit
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Baggage and trip delay coverages don’t kick in until after the 12-hour mark
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. International student policies available for temporary stints abroad
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Complaints about claims not being paid or involving an intermediary to resolve claims

Trawick International travel insurance offers plans customized to diverse travelers' needs. We look at coverage options, claims processing, pricing, and other important factors for savvy travelers.

• Travel medical insurance
• Trip protection and cancellation
• International student insurance
• Visitor medical insurance (for traveling to the US)

Trawick International Travel Insurance is another insurance provider with robust medical travel insurance  that can help higher-risk and anxious travelers find peace of mind while on the road. This company offers one of the most generous medical evacuation policies in the market, although travelers will need to remember to add on rental car coverage if they need it.

Read our Trawick Travel Insurance review here.

• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Options to cover sports equipment
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Option to increase medical coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Can cancel up to 48 hours before travel when CFAR option is purchased
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Affordable coverage for budget-conscious travelers
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Includes generous baggage delay, loss and trip delay coverage
• Check mark icon A check mark. It indicates a confirmation of your intended interaction. Optional "adventure sports" bundle available for riskier activities
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Only two insurance plans to choose from
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Medical coverage maximum is low at up to $50,000 per person
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Pricier than some competitors with lower coverage ceilings
• con icon Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. Some competitors offer higher medical emergency coverage

Travelex travel insurance is one of the largest travel insurance providers in the US providing domestic and international coverage options. It offers a basic, select, and America option. Read on to learn more.

• Optional CFAR insurance available with the Travel Select plan
• Trip delay insurance starting at $500 with the Travel Basic plan
• Emergency medical and dental coverage starting at $15,000

Travelex Travel Insurance  offers three plans:

• Travel Basic
• Travel Select
• Travel America

The Travelex America plan is meant for trips limited to the U.S., but it has the highest coverage limits in many areas compared to its other programs. If you're flying somewhere, the lost baggage limits are higher. Its natural strengths shine for road trippers, though. Travelex America adds coverage for roadside service and rental car coverage for unexpected accidents. It also covers pets should you be involved in an accident while on the road.

While your standard auto insurance does extend to car rentals within the U.S. for a limited time, any accident would affect future rates. Travelex would eliminate the risk of reporting to your auto insurance provider for minor incidents within its purview.

Read our Travelex Travel Insurance review here.

Introduction to Travel Insurance

Why travel insurance is a must-have.

The unpredictable nature of traveling – from flight cancellations to medical emergencies – can turn your dream vacation into a nightmare. Travel insurance acts as a personal safeguard, ensuring that unexpected events don't drain your wallet or ruin your trip.

Understanding Different Types of Travel Insurance

Not all travel insurance policies are created equal. From single-trip travel insurance policies to annual travel insurance plans , from minimal coverage to comprehensive protection, understanding the spectrum of options is your first step in finding the right fit for your journey.

Key Features to Look for in Travel Insurance Coverage

Travel insurance for medical emergencies.

Imagine falling ill in a foreign country; daunting, right? A robust travel insurance plan ensures you don't have to worry about how much emergency medical care while traveling will cost, even in the most remote corners of the globe. This coverage will often come in tandem with emergency medical evacuation coverage.

Trip Cancellation and Interruption Benefits

Life is full of surprises, some less pleasant than others. Trip cancellation and interruption coverage ensures that you're not left out of pocket if unforeseen circumstances force you to cancel or cut your trip short. You may also look for cancel for any reason and interruption for any reason options, which will reimburse you for a percentage of your nonrefundable fees, but expands the covered reasons you can cancel a trip. You can find our guide on the best CFAR travel insurance companies here.

Coverage for Personal Belongings and Baggage Loss

Losing your belongings is more than an inconvenience; it's losing a piece of your world. Insurance that covers personal belongings and baggage loss ensures that you're compensated for your loss, helping you to rebound and continue your adventure.

Support and Assistance Services

In times of trouble, having a lifeline can make all the difference. Look for insurance that offers 24/7 support and assistance services, giving you peace of mind that help is just a phone call away. Also, check websites that field customer reviews like Trustpilot, the Better Business Bureau, and InsureMyTrip , to see how well a company responds to customer requests.

Choosing the Best Travel Insurance

Reputation and reliability of the travel insurance provider.

A provider's reputation is not just about being well-known; it's about reliability, customer satisfaction, and the ability to deliver on promises. Researching and choosing a reputable provider is a cornerstone in ensuring your safety and satisfaction.

Understanding the Policy's Fine Print

The devil is in the details, and understanding the fine print of what your travel insurance policy covers is crucial. Be aware of coverage limits, exclusions, and the process for filing a claim to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Customer Reviews and Feedback

In the age of information, customer reviews and feedback are goldmines of insight. Learn from the experiences of others to gauge the reliability and customer service of the insurance provider you're considering. While the ratings are important, you should also look at whether or not a company responds to customer complaints.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Insurance

Knowing your policy inside out.

Familiarize yourself with every aspect of your policy – what it covers, what it doesn't, how to file a claim, and who to contact in an emergency. Being informed means being prepared. 

Steps to Take When a Problem Arises

If you face an issue during your travels, knowing the immediate steps to take can make all the difference. Keep important contacts and your policy details handy, and remember, your insurance provider is there to assist you.

How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance Company for You

There isn't a one-size-fits-all policy that works perfectly for every traveler. Young, healthy solo travelers can opt for much cheaper plans that offer bare-bones coverage, while families juggling complex itineraries will do best by investing in a robust policy that can help defray any costs associated with lost baggage, delayed transportation or other trip-impeding obstacles.

That being said, you can't go wrong with a travel insurance provider that boasts a reputable history and offers a wide range of customizable plans. In some cases, you may be comparing plans that are only a few dollars' apart from each other. In such situations, you should generally opt for the insurance company that offers the strongest customer service. It's also worth considering whether or not the travel insurance provider has been reviewed by other travelers with similar itineraries to your own. 

An insurance aggregator like InsureMyTrip or Squaremouth is one of the best tools for searching travel insurance policies. Once you input the specifics of your travel itinerary, you'll be able to see hundreds of search results to compare the ones that catch your eye. If the options are too overwhelming, use the filters to the left of your search page to eliminate as many irrelevant plans as possible.

How We Reviewed the Best Travel Insurance Companies

To come up with our list of the best travel insurance companies, we evaluated each insurer based on the following factors:

Guide Methodology: What We Considered

Policy Types

Travel insurance is essential, but often underused partly because people aren't getting what they want. Business Insider's 2023 travel study showed 10.65% of travelers surveyed bought cancel for any reason insurance. Cost may be a factor, but in many cases, the coverage is more affordable than you might think. Regardless, companies must offer a diverse range of coverage options. We award five stars to companies offering all standard coverages and additional options like pet and sports equipment protection.

Our 2023 travel study indicated the majority of purchases were made through the travel provider (ex: flight protection insurance when you're purchasing your airline tickets). While these may be sufficient for some customers, we look for companies offering a more comprehensive range of services.

According to the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, the average cost of travel insurance will be between 4% and 8% of total travel expenses. Anything beyond that price point should include additional benefits beyond the standard inclusions, such as CFAR protection or upgraded medical coverage. Anything below that 4% threshold may leave you lacking important or sufficient coverage in an emergency.

Convenience and Flexibility

Whether you're an infrequent traveler or a suitcase warrior, a good travel insurance company should have you covered. In many cases, you might not even have to talk to a person in order to purchase your policy.

Many people think of travel insurance in context with specific trips, but most of these top contenders sell both single-trip and multi-trip policies, also known as annual travel insurance. Some companies also offer plans specifically designed for cruisers, students abroad, and business travelers. (Read our guide to the best cruise travel insurance companies for more details.) Finally, all of these providers offer multiple options for getting the specific areas and amounts of coverage that you want.

Claims Handling

Most travelers never have a large claim. Premiums are low, and it provides peace of mind for the just in case situations. So they leave reviews based on their reduced stress levels. But what happens if you lose your luggage or have to stay a few extra days due to an unexpected accident? Will your insurance carrier cover your claim without all the hassle? We check real customer reviews to sort this out for you.

Ease of Use and Support

When purchasing, during your trip, and throughout the claims process, you may need extra support. Does the company have a 24/7 help line? Does it have an online or mobile system allowing you to self-manage? Essentially, what are the options when you need help? We look at the big picture to evaluate the average customer experience with each company.

You can read our full insurance rating methodology for even more details.

Best Travel Insurance FAQs

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for every traveler. Determine the benefits that are most important to you, like baggage delay coverage, medical coverage, and trip delay coverage, then look for a company with solid customer ratings, especially when it comes to processing claims.

Travel insurance will pay out if you experience a covered event, such as a travel delay or delayed or lost baggage. If you're looking to get travel insurance for a specific reason, such as needing to potentially cancel your trip due to work reasons, make sure your policy will cover you in that situation before purchasing it. You should also check customer reviews to see other travelers' claims experiences, as it varies wildly from company to company.

The average cost of travel insurance is 4% to 8% of your total trip cost, so it could vary widely depending on where you're traveling and the length of your trip. Your age, the number of people in your group, and other factors can also influence how much you'll pay.

Most comprehensive travel insurance policies include travel medical coverage that can come in handy if an emergency occurs and you need medical evacuation. Some travel insurance plans offer more specialized coverage for travelers with pre-existing conditions , so shop around if medical coverage is a top priority for you. 

$100,000 should be a sufficient medical coverage limit for travel insurance. If you're planning on doing extreme sports or anything particularly risky on your trip, you may want to increase your coverage level. A high medical coverage limit is especially useful when you're purchasing cruise travel insurance, since medical evacuations are more involved at sea.

Editorial Note: Any opinions, analyses, reviews, or recommendations expressed in this article are the author’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved, or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer. Read our editorial standards .

Please note: While the offers mentioned above are accurate at the time of publication, they're subject to change at any time and may have changed, or may no longer be available.

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Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work

Mar 16, 2023 | Jared Spataro - CVP, AI at Work

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Humans are hard-wired to dream, to create, to innovate. Each of us seeks to do work that gives us purpose — to write a great novel, to make a discovery, to build strong communities, to care for the sick. The urge to connect to the core of our work lives in all of us. But today, we spend too much time consumed by the drudgery of work on tasks that zap our time, creativity and energy. To reconnect to the soul of our work, we don’t just need a better way of doing the same things. We need a whole new way to work.

Today, we are bringing the power of next-generation AI to work. Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work . It combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your data in the Microsoft Graph and the Microsoft 365 apps to turn your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet.

“Today marks the next major step in the evolution of how we interact with computing, which will fundamentally change the way we work and unlock a new wave of productivity growth,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft. “With our new copilot for work, we’re giving people more agency and making technology more accessible through the most universal interface — natural language.”

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 in two ways. It works alongside you, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more — to unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills. Today we’re also announcing an entirely new experience: Business Chat . Business Chat works across the LLM, the Microsoft 365 apps, and your data — your calendar, emails, chats, documents, meetings and contacts — to do things you’ve never been able to do before. You can give it natural language prompts like “Tell my team how we updated the product strategy,” and it will generate a status update based on the morning’s meetings, emails and chat threads.

With Copilot, you’re always in control. You decide what to keep, modify or discard. Now, you can be more creative in Word, more analytical in Excel, more expressive in PowerPoint, more productive in Outlook and more collaborative in Teams.

Microsoft 365 Copilot transforms work in three ways:

Unleash creativity. With Copilot in Word, you can jump-start the creative process so you never start with a blank slate again. Copilot gives you a first draft to edit and iterate on — saving hours in writing, sourcing, and editing time. Sometimes Copilot will be right, other times usefully wrong — but it will always put you further ahead. You’re always in control as the author, driving your unique ideas forward, prompting Copilot to shorten, rewrite or give feedback. Copilot in PowerPoint helps you create beautiful presentations with a simple prompt, adding relevant content from a document you made last week or last year. And with Copilot in Excel, you can analyze trends and create professional-looking data visualizations in seconds.

Unlock productivity. We all want to focus on the 20% of our work that really matters, but 80% of our time is consumed with busywork that bogs us down. Copilot lightens the load. From summarizing long email threads to quickly drafting suggested replies, Copilot in Outlook helps you clear your inbox in minutes, not hours. And every meeting is a productive meeting with Copilot in Teams. It can summarize key discussion points — including who said what and where people are aligned and where they disagree — and suggest action items, all in real time during a meeting. And with Copilot in Power Platform, anyone can automate repetitive tasks, create chatbots and go from idea to working app in minutes.

GitHub data shows that Copilot promises to unlock productivity for everyone. Among developers who use GitHub Copilot, 88% say they are more productive, 74% say that they can focus on more satisfying work, and 77% say it helps them spend less time searching for information or examples.

But Copilot doesn’t just supercharge individual productivity. It creates a new knowledge model for every organization — harnessing the massive reservoir of data and insights that lies largely inaccessible and untapped today. Business Chat works across all your business data and apps to surface the information and insights you need from a sea of data — so knowledge flows freely across the organization, saving you valuable time searching for answers. You will be able to access Business Chat from Microsoft 365.com, from Bing when you’re signed in with your work account, or from Teams.

Uplevel skills. Copilot makes you better at what you’re good at and lets you quickly master what you’ve yet to learn. The average person uses only a handful of commands — such as “animate a slide” or “insert a table” — from the thousands available across Microsoft 365. Now, all that rich functionality is unlocked using just natural language. And this is only the beginning.

Copilot will fundamentally change how people work with AI and how AI works with people. As with any new pattern of work, there’s a learning curve — but those who embrace this new way of working will quickly gain an edge.

The Copilot System: Enterprise-ready AI

Microsoft is uniquely positioned to deliver enterprise-ready AI with the Copilot System . Copilot is more than OpenAI’s ChatGPT embedded into Microsoft 365. It’s a sophisticated processing and orchestration engine working behind the scenes to combine the power of LLMs, including GPT-4, with the Microsoft 365 apps and your business data in the Microsoft Graph — now accessible to everyone through natural language.

Grounded in your business data. AI-powered LLMs are trained on a large but limited corpus of data. The key to unlocking productivity in business lies in connecting LLMs to your business data — in a secure, compliant, privacy-preserving way. Microsoft 365 Copilot has real-time access to both your content and context in the Microsoft Graph. This means it generates answers anchored in your business content — your documents, emails, calendar, chats, meetings, contacts and other business data — and combines them with your working context — the meeting you’re in now, the email exchanges you’ve had on a topic, the chat conversations you had last week — to deliver accurate, relevant, contextual responses.

Built on Microsoft’s comprehensive approach to security, compliance and privacy. Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 and automatically inherits all your company’s valuable security, compliance, and privacy policies and processes. Two-factor authentication, compliance boundaries, privacy protections, and more make Copilot the AI solution you can trust.

Architected to protect tenant, group and individual data. We know data leakage is a concern for customers. Copilot LLMs are not trained on your tenant data or your prompts. Within your tenant, our time-tested permissioning model ensures that data won’t leak across user groups. And on an individual level, Copilot presents only data you can access using the same technology that we’ve been using for years to secure customer data.

Integrated into the apps millions use every day. Microsoft 365 Copilot is integrated in the productivity apps millions of people use and rely on every day for work and life — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more. An intuitive and consistent user experience ensures it looks, feels and behaves the same way in Teams as it does in Outlook, with a shared design language for prompts, refinements and commands.

Designed to learn new skills.  Microsoft 365 Copilot’s foundational skills are a game changer for productivity: It can already create, summarize, analyze, collaborate and automate using your specific business content and context. But it doesn’t stop there. Copilot knows how to command apps (e.g., “animate this slide”) and work across apps, translating a Word document into a PowerPoint presentation. And Copilot is designed to learn new skills. For example, with Viva Sales, Copilot can learn how to connect to CRM systems of record to pull customer data — like interaction and order histories — into communications. As Copilot learns about new domains and processes, it will be able to perform even more sophisticated tasks and queries.

Committed to building responsibly

At Microsoft, we are guided by our AI principles and Responsible AI Standard and decades of research on AI, grounding and privacy-preserving machine learning. A multidisciplinary team of researchers, engineers and policy experts reviews our AI systems for potential harms and mitigations — refining training data, filtering to limit harmful content, query- and result-blocking sensitive topics, and applying Microsoft technologies like InterpretML and Fairlearn to help detect and correct data bias. We make it clear how the system makes decisions by noting limitations, linking to sources, and prompting users to review, fact-check and adjust content based on subject-matter expertise.

Moving boldly as we learn  

In the months ahead, we’re bringing Copilot to all our productivity apps—Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, and more. We’ll share more on pricing and licensing soon. Earlier this month we announced Dynamics 365 Copilot as the world’s first AI Copilot in both CRM and ERP to bring the next-generation AI to every line of business.

Everyone deserves to find purpose and meaning in their work — and Microsoft 365 Copilot can help. To serve the unmet needs of our customers, we must move quickly and responsibly, learning as we go. We’re testing Copilot with a small group of customers to get feedback and improve our models as we scale, and we will expand to more soon.

Learn more on the Microsoft 365 blog and visit WorkLab to get expert insights on how AI will create a brighter future of work for everyone.

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