With halloween just around the corner we thought we’d tap into the more frightful side of travel and cover some of the horrors that can happen on holiday. Fear not though dear travellers – if you have travel insurance chances are these nightmare scenarios won’t ruin the holiday of your dreams!
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1. A Flight That Feels Like A Final Destination Film
All it takes is a minor delay and the sight of a few nervous passengers and it’s like you’ve been catapulted into a horror movie where the end feels nigh. Wait until you are 3,000 feet up in the air and turbulence hits and the fear properly sets in!
While it is extremely rare that turbulence is ever bad enough to bring a plane down, it can most certainly cause disruption on board. Sudden jolts during a flight can cause injuries from minor bruises to broken bones and whiplash, especially if you don’t have your seatbelt on and hit the overhead compartments. Travel insurance can help cover medical treatment at your destination, and also replace belongings that get damaged along the way.
2. Luggage That Gets Lost In The Ether
Just like some Houdini-esque disappearing trick, you arrive at your destination and your luggage is nowhere to be seen. Has it been shredded to bits by the luggage belt? Did it get diverted to a different location? Did someone take one look at your swish Samsonite case and sequester it for themselves?
Lost and damaged luggage is a reality, and the risk of it happening to you just gets higher the more often you travel. Thankfully, this kind of cover comes as standard with any travel insurance worth the paper it’s printed on. Make sure you are covered!
Top Tip: Pack some overnight essentials into your hand luggage. Basic toiletries, a change of clothes, chargers, and a spare swim suit if a pool is on your agenda. At least you’ll be covered until you can shop for a few new bits at your destination!
3. The Curse Of Catfish Accommodation
You booked a 6-bed villa with a baroque boutique feel, and when you turn up it’s a dodgy B&B with a host who is demanding you pay a last-minute deposit before handing over the key. It may sound far-fetched but accommodation scams whether they be fake images or demands for an unadvertised arrival fee are becoming increasingly common.
If you ever feel unsafe, call the local police, and notify your booking provider so they can help you find alternative accommodation immediately. It is likely costs will be incurred to relocate, and this is something travel insurance can help with.
4. Food Poisoning That Makes You Fear for your Life
Nothing ruins a holiday faster than a bout of food poisoning, and left untreated it can really be very dangerous, and in the worst cases lethal. There are plenty of steps you can take to avoid food poisoning on holiday, but if it hits you can kiss goodbye to the best part of a one week break.
Travel insurance can help cover the costs of medical care, but did you know it can help recover money lost on pre-booked activities such as tours, theme parks, theatres, shows…
5. Falling For Spine-chilling Scams
Whether it is a taxi scam taking you on a special route that costs twice the price, a seemingly sincere local warning you of local pickpockets whilst working out where you keep your valuables, or one of these popular cons, tourist scams are plentiful all around the world.
While your travel insurance won’t pay out if you’ve willingly handed over your worldly wealth, it is there to help recover the costs of possessions that have been stolen. Whether that is personal belongings, passports, or gadgets – make sure you report the crime, get in touch with your local embassy and contact your travel insurance provider.
Don’t get caught out, get your travel insurance!
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