Helen Nugent

How to avoid a holiday from hell

As the UK basks in beautiful sunshine, it’s tempting to abandon all thoughts of a holiday abroad and opt for a staycation. But we all know the vagaries of British weather. It’ll probably be raining tomorrow.

With this in mind, the financial information company Defaqto has taken a close look at potential nightmare holiday scenarios – and has advice on how to avoid them.

We all want a stress-free summer break but even the best-laid plans can go awry. That’s where a comprehensive travel insurance policy is vital. But according to Defaqto, of the 918 single trip and 943 annual policies on the market, cover for those unpleasant holiday experiences varies dramatically.

Take medical cover, for example. It’s one of the most important features of a travel insurance plan because treatment abroad and other associated costs such as a flight home can be extremely expensive.

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