For parents of students abroad

The friend they'll text before they text you.

Your student's going across the world. We're the team they text when something comes up: weekend plans, trusted bookings, and everything in between.

Your student is going across the world. They're going to have questions you can't answer in real time. We're the team they text when something comes up. Weekend plans, trusted recommendations, bookings, and all the little things in between.

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The 4 biggest fears. And what we actually do.

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PARENT WORRY #1

“What if they get sick abroad?”

“They don't speak the language. They don't know which doctor to trust. And our US insurance probably doesn't cover them over there anyway.”

What Flex+ Care gives them: English speaking doctors on a telehealth call, licensed where they are, in 16 countries. Their first visit is free, prescriptions get sent to a pharmacy near them, and the same doctor follows up for 14 days. Care is not insurance, so we still help families find travel insurance.

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PARENT WORRY #2

“What if they get scammed?”

“They'll see a cheap deal on Instagram, send money to some random tour operator, and lose it. Or pay 3x what locals pay. They have no way to know what's real.”

What we do: 2,000+ vetted local partners across 65+ destinations. Every booking goes through our team. We check the operator, the price, the reviews. If we don't trust it, we don't recommend it. Members get our partner rates on top.

PARENT WORRY #3

“What if they get lost or lose their passport?”

“They've never traveled internationally without us. What happens if they miss a flight, lose their passport, or have no idea how to get from the airport to their dorm?”

What we do: Real humans on iMessage. We've handled lost passports (we connect them to our partners that deal with it), missed flights (we help them rebook or get money back), and confused first day arrivals (we walk them through transport). They text us. We help.

PARENT WORRY #4

“What if they overspend?”

“Every weekend will be a $300 trip. Hotels will be overpriced. They'll get the tourist menu instead of where locals eat. Their abroad budget is going to evaporate.”

What we do: Member discounts on every booking ($20 to $80 saved per weekend). We help them plan their weekend trips. We send the spots that are actually worth it. 100% of pre abroad members save more than they spend in their first 2 weekends.

The plan we recommend for parents

Flex+ Care.

Everything they need.
Peace of mind abroad.

Recommended for parents

Flex+ Care

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A doctor, one tap away

  • Everything in Flex+ Access
  • English speaking doctors on a telehealth call
  • Free first doctor visit included
  • Prescriptions sent to a pharmacy near you
  • Help with insurance, visas and passports
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From parents

What parents are saying.

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Tyler and the team were supportive, organized and extremely available while Sophie was abroad.
Allison ElkinFlextrip parent
It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my daughter was with a company that was reliable and safe.
Dori PrussianFlextrip parent
So calming knowing they had someone looking out for them and making sure they weren’t taken advantage of.
Suzanne GottliebFlextrip parent
Like having a personal travel guide on speed dial. I felt so much better the whole time.
Jill MillerFlextrip parent
Stevie had the best semester abroad and Flextrip was a huge part of that. I never had to worry.
Romie RabkinFlextrip parent
Exceeded our expectations! They helped my kids with everything from hotels to excursions.
Stephanie PattiFlextrip parent
It was calming knowing they had people they trusted to help plan all their weekend trips.
Amy PaulFlextrip parent
Some of the best things he’s done in his life were through Tyler and the team :)
Jen ResnickFlextrip parent
Noah said the boat in Tenerife was the coolest experience of his life. So grateful for the team.
Sandra WarrenFlextrip parent
Tyler is incredible at helping answer any questions or concerns that come up. The best!
Faith LeffelFlextrip parent

Every plan starts with Access.
Care adds a doctor.

Flex+ Care is not insurance and is not emergency care or medical evacuation. In an emergency, call 112. Diagnosis and prescriptions are up to the treating doctor and local law. Visits happen on the Awayward platform, provided by Awayward, Inc., not Flextrip, and the doctors are independent and licensed where they practice.

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How Care works

  1. 1

    You join Flex+ Care: one payment covers your whole semester.

  2. 2

    We add you to Awayward: your account gets created with your plan already on it.

  3. 3

    You get access: a welcome email with your login. Add your meds and history before you fly, then see a doctor once you land.

What's in Care

Flex+ Care
  • English speaking doctors on a telehealth call
  • Doctors licensed where you are, in 16 countries
  • Free first visit included, extra visits $59 $45
  • Prescriptions sent to a pharmacy near you
  • Follow up chat with the same doctor for 14 days
  • Your meds and medical history saved before you fly
  • Help finding travel insurance
  • Visa and passport emergency support

Works in 16 countries.

  • Spain
  • Italy
  • France
  • England
  • Portugal
  • Greece
  • Germany
  • Netherlands
  • Czechia
  • Austria
  • Switzerland
  • Croatia
  • Hungary
  • Poland
  • Belgium
  • Denmark
Common parent questions

Things parents ask.

Is Flex+ Care insurance?

No. Care gets you a doctor on a telehealth call while you are abroad, it does not pay medical bills. You will still want travel insurance, and we can help you find one.

What's the difference between Access and Care?

Access Pass is for students who mainly want help planning great weekends away: where to go, what to book, and which companies are actually worth it. Every plan starts with Access. Care adds a doctor.

Can I add Care later?

Yes, but it kills the purpose of being prepared before they go and before they get sick.

What does Flextrip actually help with?

Flextrip helps your student plan smarter weekend trips while they are abroad. We help them choose good destinations, pick solid routes and places to stay, and avoid wasting money on sketchy or low quality tours. We work with partners we already know and trust so they are not guessing in a new city.

How does Flextrip help my student avoid getting scammed while traveling?

Abroad, students see a lot of "too good to be true" deals, last minute offers, and tours that look fine online but are not. We help them cut through that by pointing them to the operators and experiences we already know, instead of random links they find in group chats or on social media. That lowers the chance of them getting stuck with fake tours, poor quality trips, or bad fine print.

How does Flextrip help with nightlife safety?

Parents are often most nervous about going out at night in a new city. We help by steering students toward the areas and nightlife organizers we know are more reliable, and away from the ones that have a history of being disorganized or not worth the risk. It doesn't replace their judgment, but it gives them better options to pick from.

For your peace of mind

Built for the parent who knows they shouldn't hover.

Older friend text chat. Member rates on bookings. Weekend trip planning. The peace of mind you didn't know you needed.

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