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Every year, thousands of school leavers and students take a gap year and embark on trips abroad in order to work and travel. With a wide range of different jobs available on trip – from ranch work in Australia to teaching in Tanzania – the appeal of these exotic excursions provides a welcome break from study and the chance to experience different cultures.

It is vital to make sure that you have adequate travel insurance before you travel. Your policy should provide cover in case of medical emergencies, but also have options that allow you to provide cover for all the activities you plan to participate in during your trip.

If you’re tempted by the thought of travelling, one of the most important steps to ensure you have taken in preparation for your trip is making sure you’re covered by purchasing travel insurance. It is important to make a list of what you plan on taking with you – such as electrical equipment and skiing equipment.

It is also important to make a list of activities that you plan on doing – such as extreme sports and scuba diving – in order to provide accurate information when looking for cheap travel insurance.

Here are some hints and tips on what to bear in mind when searching for a quote:



Ensure that you take out a travel insurance policy in order to cover the basics – such as medical expenses, repatriation costs, third party liability and passport loss.

Activities such as scuba diving, white water rafting and bungee jumping may not be covered in basic policies – you will need to look into additional cover for such activities for the duration of your trip. Ensure that you are covered for the duration of your visit just in case plans change and you choose to participate in these activities.

If you have a pre-existing medical condition, such as asthma or diabetes, you need to look into getting cover in case of complications during your trip. Your insurance company will usually require you to complete a form in order to assess a suitable cost.

It is advisable to look into additional options on your policy to help cover costs of emergency trips back home – such as bereavements or exam-re-sits. Such cover can also be set up to cover any costs should your parents need to fly out in emergency situations.

It could also prove beneficial to insure any electrical equipment, such as digital cameras, laptops and handheld gaming devices, consider the price of such equipment and whether it would be safer to take a cheaper model in order to be less attractive to burglars.





By: David Collins

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Extreme sports holidays have become popular with those who are looking to experience an adrenaline rush during their holidays. And with a wide variety of different sports to cater for all tastes – from rock climbing and white water rafting to hang gliding and mountain biking – as well as a wide range of terrains on which to explore, there’s something for everyone.

However, such exhilaration could turn out to be expensive unless you are prepared for any emergencies. Because of this, it is important to arrange some insurance before you travel, if not to put your mind at ease before you take the plunge or to the skies.

Indeed, travel insurance can be a very useful element to pack as part of your trip, whether you’re heading abroad to participate in extreme sports or are embarking on a backpacking excursion. Some of the most common factors that are covered by policies are:

Flight cancellations Delayed departure or baggage Medical expenses – these can vary depending on your country of visit Repatriation as a result of an injury Theft or damage to personal possessions – including any travel documentation Legal assistance Rental car excess and personal liability

This can help to cover you in case of emergencies, but cover can differ depending on the circumstances, so it’s important to check all details of your policy before you travel. There are several factors which will affect the cost of your policy, so it’s best to make your insurer aware of these from the start, including:

Participation in high-risk activities or sports Pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes or asthma Travel to countries that are considered ‘high-risk’

There are many different travel insurance policies available, each offering varying levels of cover against a range of circumstances, and can be tailored to your travel plans. Backpackers and overseas workers often take out annual travel insurance for the duration of their excursions as it usually works out cheaper than purchasing separate policies for each leg of your trip.

Having an insurance policy in place before you travel can come in handy should you run into difficulties during your trip, and combined with other plans – such as the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – can help to put your mind at ease and allow you the chance to enjoy your holidays just that little bit more.



By: David Collins

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