More British travellers are planning to holiday in the UK this year, but fewer say they will take out travel insurance. Yet it's vital to ensure that you and your holiday group have comprehensive cover, wherever you travel.
15th April, 2009
Many people view travel insurance as an optional holiday add-on - something to purchase if their getaway involves high-risk activities or if they plan to take particularly pricey items along with them. But travel insurance is an essential part of your trip and cheap travel insurance isn't hard to find.
26th January, 2009
One of the greatest benefits of multi trip travel insurance is undoubtedly the cost. Because multi trip packages essentially pool together travel insurance requirements for various different trips, policies are generally less expensive than if a traveller were to arrange a single trip policy for each individual trip.
12th December, 2008
There's nothing quite like zipping down a snow-covered slope on a set of skis or snowboard, enjoying the brisk air and stunning winter scenery all around you - it's what winter holiday dreams are made of! But what many don't take into account when planning a winter ski or snowboarding trip is the fact that immense risks are involved in winter sport activities - significantly more so than the average holiday.
24th October, 2008
Travel insurance cover is not so much an optional extra but an integral part of any trip. Before you begin to look for your best travel insurance cover provider, you need to understand not only the types of policy available but also the common limitations which often come with travel insurance cover. You won't find every single risk covered with standard travel insurance cover so it is important to look at the small print and tailor the policy to your needs.
21st April, 2008
You can encounter a variety of risks on your travels, depending on the activities you have planned. Ski travel insurance is designed to meet the specific risks and consequences associated with a skiing holiday. This will be reflect in the contents of a ski travel insurance company, with both limitations and benefits reflecting the skiing activity.
21st April, 2008
When you're looking to buy travel insurance, one of the first decision you'll come across is whether you need to buy single trip travel insurance or annual travel insurance. There are advantages to both types of travel insurance and your decision should be based on your circumstances and travel plans for the next twelve months.
21st April, 2008
There's a common misconception that senior travel insurance specialists are out to make some easy money. However, each one of us presents a different risk to the travel insurance world, whether we like it or not - and that's a fact based on statistical evidence rather than stereotypes.
21st April, 2008
Travelling whilst pregnant. Should you? Shouldn't you? Before you travel, you'll want the peace of mind that you and your unborn child will have access to medical treatment whenever you need it. This is precisely where pregnant travel insurance can help.
21st April, 2008
If you're off on your travels for a long period of time, you should look into the option of taking out a long stay travel insurance policy. Nearly all standard travel insurance policies contain a limit on their period of continuous cover. This is usually set at around the 90 day mark. A long stay travel insurance option is designed to combat this specific exclusion.
21st April, 2008
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