Summer holiday insurance makes money sense
Travel industry experts are trying to stress to holidaymakers that there are a number of factors they should take into account before they decide to head off on an overseas summer holiday, which includes their travel cover.
Even with the risk of facing emergency medical bills that could lead to bankruptcy and the theft of valuable personal items, millions of UK travellers leave for their annual breaks underinsured or uninsured in order to save money.
The UK Foreign Office estimated that the cost of an air ambulance from the east coast of the US runs between £35,000 and £45,000, which is not an amount that most holiday travellers are prepared to pay out-of-pocket.
Without proper travel insurance, holidaymakers are exposed to this type of expense, and experts recommend that travel insurance is purchased at the same time the holiday itself is booked. It's also important to have travel insurance that covers the cost of holiday cancellation or any unexpected circumstances.