We are not even able to book ourselves that long awaited (and hard saved for!) holiday without the horrible thing barging in and reminding us that every penny is being stretched already. A leading insurance company has reported that many of us are no longer taking out any holiday insurance due to the crunch becoming harder than ever at the moment. However, just as you wouldn’t risk two weeks in the Caribbean without any sun cream to protect your skin, you are taking just as high a risk not to insure everything with travel insurance.
When you are jetting off to your holidays this year, and if money is limited, consider instead taking less clothes and accessories than usual in order to be able to buy yourself even a simple travel insurance policy. Of course, it won’t allow you to take part in anything daring or too extravagant but you will at least know that if you where to fall ill or lose your passports you will be able to get home in one piece without a huge price tag attached.
Last year 6% of those on holiday that had heath issues or had to cut a holiday short due to injury where not insured. Unlike the United Kingdom, much of the world (namely the USA) does not have a NHS or similar, so even a leg in plaster can set you back a fair few hundred pounds. For piece of mind, and a big saving in the long run, it is very much recommended that you take out some holiday insurance before setting off this summer.
If you need to buy some
travel insurance be sure you take the time to compare as many insurance companies as you can. If you travel often an annual
travel insurance may be best for you!