4 Ways Single Trip Family Travel Insurance Can Help You

Some people are risk-haters, but others are risk-takers. A few of the latter may even proudly see themselves as risk-creators. But if you are planning a family holiday, no matter how adventurous you may be there are simply some things you don’t want to risk.That's why good family travel insurance can provide such good service to you and your loved ones. Here are just a few reasons how.

Lost luggage

Imagine finally standing in a steamy airport, passport stamped and your children in tow, looking forward to heading off to your hotel or resort to start your holiday in a sunny paradise. Then imagine waiting at the luggage carousel for your luggage. Then waiting, and waiting some more, until it slowly dawns on you that your luggage is not going to roll around the corner. Lost luggage can occur for many reasons and in even the most touristic of places. It is not fun when it happens, which why good cover is so important, so in the event of any loss you can minimise the degree of the nuisance and even be financially compensated as well.

Theft

While lost luggage is a nuisance, theft is far more pernicious. It is a sad feature of many places all over the world that rely on tourism. Some questionable thieves see a way of reaping an illegal income in the never-ending flow of tourists. Quality family travel insurance will give you peace of mind that in the event your camera, wallet or handbag is stolen, your entire trip won't be ruined.

Accidents

The risk of accidents on holidays is high simply due to the unfamiliar nature of many destinations. While family travel insurance won’t prevent a jet-ski mishap or a nasty stomach bug, it does mean the consequences of such an accident are somewhat mitigated. This is vital because no vacation can be fully enjoyed with a fearful shadow looming over it. In the end this is the greatest boon of solid cover: it alleviates the consequences of accidents and illness and boosts peace of mind.

Broken itineraries

Some holidays involve a flurry of destination-hopping and constant map peering. But even the most simple of itineraries can be upset by a single missed flight, flat tyre or unfortunate sleep-in. Good family travel insurance ensures you that if your itinerary is upset there is cover both in terms of assistance and financial protection. This leaves you free to make the most of the exotic destination you have chosen. You'll have the chance to embark on a family adventure with the knowledge that you have a safety net should you slip on your metaphorical path, no matter how narrow you might choose it to be.

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Insuremore. We provide low cost travel insurance and offer a range of policies including family travel insurance, annual, multi-trip and single-trip insurance. For all your travel cover needs, Insuremore can help you in the quickest and most cost-efficient way.

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