As with all things in life, the way in which we travel and holiday is evolving with the times. As new technologies develop and the economic climate changes, we leave behind past holiday traditions and move on to a new way of holidaying: How often do you rush to buy a postcard and send it [...]
In the 21st century, millions of us are changing the way we organise and enjoy our holidays. Texts have replaced postcards, the best travel prepaid cards have replaced travellers’ cheques and more and more single-trip travel insurance policies are hitting the market. So, are you keeping up with the holiday trends, or are you still [...]
Hopefully you already know that you should compare travel insurance based on cover options and then price in order to find the best travel insurance for your needs. Here are a few case studies from the Financial Ombudsman’s office that highlight some possible problems with claims and how they were resolved, in case it helps [...]
Depending on where you go on holiday, you may need to get vaccinations before you travel. The most common travel jabs include those for cholera, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, and meningococcal meningitis. It is important to find out which jabs you need before leaving. Be sure to check out the terms and [...]
There are two main situations that prompt pet owners to buy pet-related travel insurance: 1) They want to be covered if they have to cancel a holiday due to illness, injury, or death of their pet and 2) They want to be covered if they take their pet on holiday with them. Standard travel insurance [...]
If you have access to a wireless hotspot at the airport, train station, or ferry station, you can purchase travel insurance online right up until the time you board. This is good to know if you’ve booked a last minute trip and buying insurance has slipped your mind, but it’s not the ideal way to [...]
Travel insurance is highly recommended when you go on holiday. It is inexpensive and can really help you out if you’re in a pickle. But there are some things that travel insurance policies either don’t cover or don’t cover generously. It is important to aware of these exclusions so that when you compare travel insurance [...]
When you compare travel insurance you will find there are certain restrictions placed upon individuals when they buy their policies, more commonly known as ‘exclusions’. These restrictions are very common among the various providers. Whether it is a single or a multi trip travel insurance policy, a few situations would preferably be avoided by providers. [...]
Will your cheap travel insurance cover you if you’re delayed by snow? The answer is a resounding “maybe.” If you have to cancel your outbound journey due to delays of more than 12 hours caused by bad weather, your insurance will pay for your unused travel and lodging expenses after any amount that you claim [...]
If you have a travel insurance policy that covers trips to Europe, you might be pleasantly surprised to find out that there are also non-EU countries that are covered under your policy as well. Be sure to check which specific countries are covered under your travel policy, because it could save you from purchasing redundant [...]
