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Travel Insurance Guides

Good travel insurance is a must-have essential for any holiday or trip. These guides cover why you need it, the protection it provides, what to consider when choosing a policy, how to reduce your risk when you go and more.

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10 tips for keeping kids safe on holiday

We all know the feeling – getting to the airport, then a wave of panic comes ...

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Kids’ travel insurance

It's a proud feeling when children turn eighteen and start holidaying on their ...

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Family travel insurance

If you're travelling abroad as a family, it makes sense to take out insurance ...

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Worldwide travel insurance

Fancy trekking in a remote Asian rainforest? A wild time in New York? Flying ...

Getting travel insurance for an adventure holiday

Adventurous holidays can take many forms, from action-packed itineraries in ...

Great tips for people travelling alone

Whether you’re travelling solo because of business, you’re hoping to meet ...

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8 tips on staying safe while you enjoy your winter sports

The white stuff is alluring, so make sure you can enjoy it safely, are ready ...

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Vaccinations needed for Thailand

Some vaccinations for Thailand are recommended and some are mandatory in ...

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How to get a free flight upgrade

There are several ways to get to the top of the class on your flight – whether ...

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What is ATOL protected?

ATOL stands for Air Travel Organisers' Licensing, a scheme that helps make sure ...

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What is ABTA?

Over 60 million people travel from the UK most years for holidays or business. ...

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What you should do about delayed, lost or damaged luggage

The last thing you want to happen on holiday is standing the luggage carousel ...

Teenagers going on holiday without their parents

Having your son or daughter go on holiday without you for the first time can be ...

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A complete list of backpacking essential items

Going backpacking is one of life’s great adventures. But before you set off ...

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Is Airbnb safe? Tips on staying safe

The arrival of Airbnb has helped to transform the travel industry in recent ...

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Travel insurance for cancer patients

If you're living with cancer but love to travel, can you get travel insurance ...

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Travel insurance for people with high blood pressure

Travelling with high blood pressure is fine – but it’s important to make sure ...

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Travelling without insurance

In an average year, millions of Britons go abroad without the right travel ...

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How to get assisted travel at airports

Lots of people who need assisted travel at airports are missing out simply ...

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How to protect your travel documents

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Everything you need to know about embassies

Learn the difference between embassies and consulates, and why you might need ...

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Do I need travel insurance for a UK break or staycation?

Travel insurance for a holiday in the UK isn't something you must have, but it ...

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Top tips for going to festivals overseas

With festivals overseas becoming the new norm, festivalgoers need to do a bit ...

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Travel insurance for seniors and pensioners

As you get older, being able to go where you want when you want is all part of ...

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Travel insurance for diabetics

You should be able to get the right cover to travel abroad if you’re diabetic, ...

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Tips for travelling with grandchildren

Enjoy that precious time away with your grandchildren, and take some of the ...

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10 best holidays to take teenagers on

Holidays for teenagers can take some imagination to make sure they’ve got the ...

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How to travel with your dog

Taking your best friend on holiday with you is everyone's ideal situation, but ...

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Need a holiday? These travel hacks could save you money

Satisfy your travel craving while making your holiday budget go further. We’ve ...

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Travel tips for babies, toddlers and young kids

It’s your holiday too, and good preparation can take some of the worry out of ...

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Travelling while you work or vice versa

The opportunities to combine business and leisure have never been greater. You ...

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Holiday packing and pre-travel checklist

So, you’ve booked your flights, accommodation and activities. What next?

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What can I take on a plane?

Ready to jet off on a much-needed break but worrying about what you can take ...

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Flight delays and compensation

Most of the time, getting a flight is a hassle-free event. If you only take ...

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Winter sun holiday destinations to escape to

Dark mornings, cold hands, heating bills and chapped lips are among the most ...

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Travelling during your pregnancy

Before your little bundle of joy arrives, you may be considering taking a ...

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Travel insurance for Morocco

Perched on the northern tip of Africa, Morocco’s long been a popular ...

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Travel insurance for France

It may be a short hop away, but a trip to France is not without its travel ...

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Travel insurance for Canada

Canada is a vast country of diverse delights – everything from bustling cities ...

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Travel insurance for India

For many UK holidaymakers, India is an intriguing and diverse culture with ...

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Travel insurance for Thailand

Thailand’s idyllic beaches, azure-blue sea, buzzing cities and exciting ...

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Travel insurance for Cuba

Today, Cuba is more accessible than it has been for many decades, and those who ...

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10 ways to look after your valuables at the beach

The whole idea of lounging around on the beach is to switch off and enjoy the ...

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Schengen travel insurance

The status of Schengen visas for international students resident in the UK is ...

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Travel insurance for Spain

Every year, millions of holidaymakers from the UK head to Spain for its ...

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Travel insurance for Turkey

A trip to Turkey offers toasty beaches and tourist treats aplenty. No wonder ...

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Travel insurance for USA

The famous cliché of America is that it's big. And it is. Across its six time ...

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Travel insurance for Australia

Heading down under for a trip to or around Australia? Make sure you’ve got the ...

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Do I need travel vaccinations?

There’s no better feeling than planning an amazing trip to an exotic ...

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Post Office Travel Insurance Winter Sports Survey

With the winter sports season upon us, we conducted a Winter Sports Survey for ...

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What to do if your airline or holiday company goes bust

Finding out that your airline or holiday company has gone bust is a shock – ...

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Don’t let illness spoil your perfect holiday – book an online doctor

There’s nothing worse than falling ill while away from home. Along with the ...

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Travel insurance for Ireland

Do UK residents need travel insurance for Ireland? And what healthcare is ...

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Travel insurance for Dubai

Planning on living the high life with a trip to the UAE’s iconic mega-city, ...

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Don't make these holiday mistakes

Booking a last-minute holiday can get the blood pumping with the sudden thrill ...

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Travel insurance for Mexico

Find out about medical care available to Brits in Mexico, as well as travel ...

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Travel insurance for Italy

Find out about the safety of travelling to Italy as well as the medical care ...

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Travel insurance for Egypt

Make sure you’re travelling safely in Egypt with the latest advice and risks, ...

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Travel insurance for Greece

Greece and the Greek islands have long been a popular travel destination for us ...

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Find hot holiday destinations any time of year

If you're the type of sunchaser who looks forward to that sizzling summer ...

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Travel insurance for the Balearic Islands

It’s one of the most popular holiday hotspots for UK holidaymakers. But what ...

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How to pack a suitcase

Whether you’re heading to the beach for a much-needed break or boarding a boat ...

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Travel insurance for New Zealand

Find out what medical care Brits can access in New Zealand and travel risks to ...

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European and Global Health Insurance Cards

If you're travelling to an EU country from the UK, make sure you take a Global ...

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When to buy travel insurance

Do you need travel insurance for your trip? Is travel insurance worth it? And, ...

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Safe travels: where can I go on holiday?

Travel’s a great way to unwind, see the world, open the mind and expand ...

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Travel insurance for the Canary Islands

People flock to the Canary Islands from all over Europe. No wonder, with such ...

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Travel insurance for Japan

If you’re jetting off to Japan soon make sure you have good travel insurance to ...

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Travel insurance for South Africa

How safe is South Africa to visit and why is having travel insurance important ...

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The Travel Safety Index for Solo Travellers

Travelling solo means freedom and independence, making new connections and ...

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Gap year travel advice for solo travellers

Exploring the globe can be scary, but there’s so much to find at the edge of ...

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