Adventure Travel Insurance |
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| Remember to buy your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip to cover you for the unexpected.
By taking out travel insurance cover immediately you will be protected should you need to cancel your adventure activity holiday.
Check out 24/7 Travel Insurance for an instant quotation which includes cover for
70 activities as standard. |
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| 24/7 travel insurance doesn't just cover you for cancellation and lost baggage – a wide range of
activities are included as standard, including scuba diving to 30m, surfing, trekking/hiking (under 2,000m altitude),
white water rafting (grades 1-4) and bungee jumping. |
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| When buying your adventure travel insurance, check what the travel insurance policy covers you for.
Make sure your adventure travel insurance includes adequate emergency medical and repatriation cover. You should opt for an
adventure travel insurance policy that has 24 hour emergency medical assistance helpline if a medical emergency occurs. It is
essential you check to see that you are covered for every destination you plan on visiting and for the whole duration of your trip,
including your departure and return dates. |
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| To help you have a safe trip, 24/7 Travel Insurance website has some handy tips. |
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| Keep an eye on your possessions and sports equipment. Never leave your luggage or valuables unattended
or with someone you don't completely trust. Be aware of pickpockets who tend to operate in crowded areas, with tourists being a potential
target. Remember to lock up your luggage with padlocks and use safety deposit boxes at hotels and guesthouses (it’s worthwhile packing a
few of your own padlocks in your luggage). Most adventure travel insurance policies will include personal possessions cover for lost or
stolen items – but it is worthwhile double checking the adventure travel insurance documents first. |
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| Make sure you have copies of all-important documents such as your passport, tickets, adventure travel
insurance policy, itinerary and emergency contact numbers (insurance company, credit card company and British Consulate) and keep
these in a safe place separate from the originals. Before you start your adventure holiday, set up a secure Internet email account.
Email yourself and trusted friends or family your important documents - just in case! |
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| If you are travelling within the European Union make sure you have a valid European Health Insurance Card
(EHIC) which will entitle you to free or reduced cost emergency medical treatment. Remember: The EHIC is NOT a substitute for adventure
travel insurance. |
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| When travelling around the world it is best to do your research to prevent any mishaps or mistakes. Check out any risks
associated with your destination before you travel. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) provides guidance for travellers on its website
www.fco.gov.uk/travel. It is packed with essential travel advice and up to date
country-specific information where you can sign up for regular FCO Travel Advice updates so you can find out about any potential hot spots.
Do check your travel insurance cover as most insurers will not cover areas where the FCO advise against travel. |
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| Don’t forget to take out adventure travel insurance before you leave home, just in case you have an accident or
fall ill on your travels. Please ensure you check the adventure travel insurance policy wording to make sure you have cover for your chosen
activity. 24/7 travel insurance offers great value cover and automatically covers 70 activities!
A 7-day trip to Europe costs only £8.50** - a small price to pay for peace of mind to really enjoy your adventure activity holiday! |
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| ** Premium £8.50 includes Insurance Premium Tax; based on an individual traveller aged under 55 taking out a
Standard single-trip policy for 7 days in Europe excluding personal possessions cover and purchased within 14 days of departure date. Cover
details and prices are correct at time of going to press (June 2009) and are subject to change. |
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