In the not too distant past, anyone thinking about going on holiday simply went along to the travel agent, told them where they wanted to go and when and then paid their deposit! Everything was arranged for them. Then, around six weeks before departure, they paid the balance, got their tickets and documents (including the travel insurance policy) and started counting down the days. But that was then€¦
These days, many people prefer to make their own arrangements through the Internet, hoping to create their perfect holiday and of course to grab the best bargains. One interesting aspect of a travel agency was that it typically didn't treat travel cover as an option that you had to make a decision about - it was just there built in to the price.
These days, many people prefer to make their own arrangements through the Internet, hoping to create their perfect holiday and of course to grab the best bargains. One interesting aspect of a travel agency was that it typically didn't treat travel cover as an option that you had to make a decision about - it was just there built in to the price.
One of the problems with today's do-it-yourself approach is that there may be a tendency to side step the issue of an insurance policy at the time, or even to just shelve it altogether. That may prove to be a serious mistake that could leave you remembering that dream holiday for all the wrong reasons!
But what could possibly go wrong?
Well, unfortunately, plenty! Let's imagine a scenario where you slip on some seaweed while clambering over some rocks on the beach and are carted off to hospital with a broken leg. You may be thinking how fortunate that you remembered to apply for an EHIC before you left. However, you may find that your EHIC doesn't provide the cover and the care that you'd expect in the UK. It only provides for the same level of care that locals would get in the country you are visiting, and many of these locals will have a separate health insurance policy to cover those things the state provision doesn't. These could include X-rays, some surgeries, some medications and perhaps even ambulance charges.
For a holidaymaker, though, the situation could be even worse if you had to be repatriated at your own expense.
Other memorable aspects of your holiday (for all the wrong reasons) could be and of the following.
€ The baggage that went missing and only turned up the day before you were due to fly home.
€ Losing your passport and travellers cheques and having to curtail your spending for the rest of your holiday.
€ Being out of pocket hanging around waiting for hours because of travel delays.
€ Perhaps having to cancel your bookings altogether because a close family member was taken seriously ill.
Without proper holiday insurance these may all be things that you just have to live with - including what could be serious financial consequences. So, when you look at the comparative costs of travel insurance, you may find that taking the risk and doing without it is just not worth the hassle.
Don't take any chances when it comes to your perfect holiday; make sure your holiday essentials list of things to do has a travel insurance policy right up there at the top!
Author : Patrick Chong
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