Ahhhh.....travel insurance.The old favourite of large travel
companies who simply love to force it upon us, sometimes scaring us into
thinking that if we don't make that all important purchase we are simply going
to be doomed from the 'get go'. The fact of the matter is that purchasing travel insurance for your trip
isn't such a bad idea, but clearly what you buy and how much you are covered
for is solely down to you.
So what do you buy?
Travel companies and insurance brokers will tell you that
you need to expect the unexpected and these days you can get insurance to cover
just about any eventuality. Do you really need to be covered for late
flight delays? Yes! If you were relying on a connection of flights to get you to your far
flung destination and one missed connection is likely to cause complete chaos
for the rest of your travel itinerary, then you may want to seriously think
about it.
In essence, think about where you are going, what you are going to do
when you get there and purchase enough to cover those eventualities. Basic
coverage should include medical treatment when away as this can be expensive,
lost or stolen goods, e.g. passports, money, credit cards, luggage etcetera and
finally possible cancellation in case of illness or death in the family.
Anything else should be on an 'as required' basis
Check you're not already covered
Before you shell out your hard earned cash on travel
insurance it might pay you to check to see if you are already covered. This is
not as daft as it sounds. If you happen to be in the position whereby you are a
premium customer with a bank or credit card company, then you may already have
travel insurance, so check the small print.
Find the best deals
Travel insurance prices can vary enormously, depending on
what you are covered for and where you purchase it from. In fact you can
sometimes pay up to five or six times the price. So it really does pay to shop
around. By checking price comparison sites and not settling for the first deal
you come across, you stand a good chance of making some great savings.
Tthere you have it, some great travel insurance tips that
you may want to take on board. So now you can go and enjoy your trip and feel
safe in the knowledge that you are at least protected for your needs.
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