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How Spontaneous Activities Could Leave You Facing Rising Medical Costs Abroad
Declare all your medical conditions, warns the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). It’s a topic we have covered extensively here at Travel Insurance Explained…
My health has changed since I brought my travel insurance policy, does my travel insurer need to know?
We are here to let you know the steps that need to be taken if a change of health was to occur between you buying your travel insurance policy and your trip start date.
Motorcycle Accidents Abroad: What Will Your Travel Insurance Cover?
Travel insurance, which offers protection from financial loss while abroad, has strict policies when it comes to riding motorcycles on holiday.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Why you should always declare your medical conditions to your travel insurer
It’s certainly not new news that holidaymakers can be left to foot hefty medical bills due to their travel insurer refusing to cover costs, but it is easily prevented.
Category: Medical
Influencer slammed for flying in her third trimester: what are the risks?
Recently a 27 year old influencer was forced to defend herself after fans slammed her flying to the Maldives during her third trimester. Tammy Hembrow is currently 32 weeks pregnant with her third child.
Category: International Travel, Medical
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5 holiday scams and how to avoid them
Summer is upon us; despite the dismal weather we appear to have been graced with recently. With the UK expecting yet more rainfall over the next few days…
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Brexit: Can We Still Take Our Teabags on Holiday?
Britain officially separated from the EU on 31 December 2020, and therefore must now obey EU rules when it comes to entry requirements, including entering with certain foods.
Category: Lifestyle, Medical
Coronavirus: EU to close borders as travel bans are put in place
COVID-19 has been the cause of mass uncertainty, and tensions have risen, as several countries plan to close their borders.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Coronavirus declared a pandemic; are your holiday plans affected?
Coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the death toll rises to 4,636 worldwide.
Category: Medical
Travel Insurance and Coronavirus: The Ultimate Guide
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in over 15,133,026 confirmed cases worldwide, affected 215 countries and caused over 620,467 deaths. The virus has caused much devastation across the globe and has affected many people around the world.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Coronavirus cases hit 24,000 and holidays have been brought to a halt
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is now advising all UK citizens to leave China if they can, amid growing concerns of the coronavirus spreading.
Category: International Travel, Medical
Are your prescription drugs illegal abroad?
For many, taking prescription medication has become part of a daily routine and not something that is usually given a second thought – until it comes to travelling abroad.
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Are vaccinations safe, and is bypassing them worth the risk?
Here in the UK we are lucky to only need a couple of vaccinations throughout our lifetime. When visiting other countries particularly in the US, Africa and Asia we are exposed…
Category: Medical
Travel insurance – should you have the right for your cancer diagnosis to be forgotten?
‘Cancer patients have the right to be forgotten’, is the strong statement being brought forward by campaign group, Youth Cancer Europe.
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Travel insurance – should you have the right for your cancer diagnosis to be forgotten?
‘Cancer patients have the right to be forgotten’, is the strong statement being brought forward by campaign group, Youth Cancer Europe.
World Health Organisation warns of deadly virus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is warning holidaymakers and brits living abroad of the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, after the number of reported infections…
Category: International Travel, Medical
Sickness bugs and how to avoid them on holiday
The most common cause for food poisoning amongst British tourists is undercooked poultry contributing to 244,000** cases a year. This is closely followed by beef…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
Is the heatwave set to stay in the UK?
As temperatures hit record highs in the UK, Africa, Canada and Japan everyone is now asking how long will this hot weather last?
Category: International Travel, Medical, UK Travel
Is there a new cure for Malaria?
Recurring malaria is the most common type of malaria outside of sub-Saharan Africa affecting 8.5 million people each year. Once bitten by a mosquito carrying the disease…
Category: International Travel, Lifestyle, Medical
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2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
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2023 Travel Trends and What Could Be In Store for 2024
Figures are showing a substantial rise in travel throughout 2023 compared to previous years as it becomes evident that we are now coming out the other side of COVID.
Category: International Travel
100ml Limits Scrapped: What Are The New Rules?
Last year London City Airport ditched the 100ml liquid rule and this year both Luton Airport and London’s Heathrow are planning to follow suit.
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