Blog | Medical Travel Insurance

• Incoming Passport Strikes

  Passports have again made the headlines this month with members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union taking part in industrial action from 3 April to 5 May read more

  21st March 2023

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• Avoid Being Unwell Whilst Away

  The difficult truth is that if you don’t arrange travel insurance before you go, becoming ill while you’re away can cost thousands, and of course ruin your hard-earned trip. But don’t worry, Medical Travel Insurance is here to help, with our guide to staying healthy while you’re away read more

  07th February 2023

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• 5 Reasons Why A Holiday Is Good For You

  What’s your holiday preference? Busy city breaks, adrenaline-packed winter sports, or a relaxing beach break? Whatever your style, going on holiday can provide a positive boost to your health. read more

  17th January 2023

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  Travelling With Medical Conditions

  Chances are that if you’re one of the 50% of people in the UK with a medical condition, which you take regular prescribed medication for, you have some questions about how this affects your insurance. Don’t worry, Medical Travel has the answers!read more

  6th February 2020

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  Catch a Flight, Not a Cold

  If you have a pre-existing medical condition, the last thing you want to do is jeopardise your health, or your holiday, with an avoidable illness. Don’t worry, here at Medical Travel we’ve put together a few hints and tips to help you steer clear of those bugs and nasties, so you can enjoy your break, healthy and happy! read more

  22nd January 2020

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  Romantic Valentine Breaks

  St Valentine’s Day is a perfect excuse to have a weekend adventure, so book a short break and get away from the gloom of the UK weather. If you don’t fancy battling the crowds at the Eiffel Tower in Paris or the Trevi Fountain in Rome, take a look at our Medical Travel Guide to Romantic Breaks. read more

  8th January 2020

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  The Best of 2019’s European Christmas Markets

  If you’re thinking of getting away for a bit of festive cheer before the madness really starts, we’ve got a host of wonderful Christmas markets for you to explore, in our Medical Travel 2019 European Christmas Market Guide. read more

  21st November 2019

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  Life's A Beach

  A trip to the beach is always the first thing added to a holiday to-do list. Getting engrossed in a new book or listening to your holiday playlist whilst the sun beams down on you is a blissful treat for a summer getaway.read more

  9th August 2019

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  Rise in Successful Travel Insurance Claims

  The Association of British Insurers, aka the much less cumbersome ABI, does exactly what you’d expect of an organization with the name. It’s sees all and knows all about the insurance industry in Britain and has recently revealed some riveting information. The number of claims paid out in 2017 is the highest... read more

  16 November 2018

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  How To Have The Ultimate Road Trip

  Everybody has a different idea to what makes a good holiday, some like a cruise, others like a nice hotel by a beach, but when you want flexibility, some great views and to see as much as possible, nothing quite beats a great road trip. If you enjoy the open road and a holiday... read more

  22 May 2018

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  10 Beaches You Should Visit, Both Abroad And In The UK

  When picturing a summer holiday you generally associate several things, the hot summer sun, a nice shading hat, eating some tasty ice cream and of course relaxing on a sandy sunny beach. Even though... read more

  04 May 2018

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  Why You Should Consider A Cruise For Your Next Holiday

  Everyone enjoys being able to relax on holiday and most also enjoy seeing different locations, and places, while on the same trip but travelling between those locals is usually not conducive to relaxing and it can even be quite stressful. That is where cruises are special; They allow... read more

  27 April 2018

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  Destinations To Inspire Disney Fans

  Disney films, be they live action, computer animated or the classic cartoon animated films almost always have an incredible setting as the backdrop. Beautiful landscapes, impressive palaces and wonderful scenery all help add a magical feeling to the world and the adventure. But have you considered what locations may have sparked such artistry... read more

  23 April 2018

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  A Guide To Adding Activity Cover To Your Travel Insurance Policy

  Travel insurance can be extended to cover many things. Need cover for a Cruise? that can be added, going golfing? That's an option, how about a ski trip? Yes that is an extra, but what about other holiday activities like Bungee jumping, Parasailing or Zorbing? Well for these you will need to get an activity pack...read more

  23 March 2018

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  What To Expect When Travelling To Europe Pre- and Post- Brexit

  Travelling to Europe from the U.K. is easy at the moment and can make for some great cheap holidays. However with the ever looming Brexit due to become reality we will soon find ourselves with a very different set of requirements for travelling to our nearest continental neighbours...read more

  13 March 2018

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  Dealing With Your Pets When Going On Holiday

  Pets make travelling a lot more difficult, either you take them with you and may have to send them through the ordeal of pet travel and depending on country possible quarantine, or you need to leave them at home or in kennels. It can cause extra stress both on you and your pet and so needs a little thought and pre-planning...read more

  07 March 2018

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  A Guide For Travelling To Australia

  When you are travelling abroad there are often things about the country or culture that you won't realise even for places you may think you know like USA, Australia or New Zealand. This is can make things difficult for short trips but when you go long distances and are spending longer lengths of time there you can find yourself in awkward, frustrating or even dangerous situations that a little more knowledge could help prevent...read more

  19 February 2018

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  Where Should You Go In South America?

  Some of us ask "Which places should I try to see?" and "Where should I go?" and others decide to go somewhere from each continent or culture, a few even set themselves the nearly impossible challenge of visiting every country. Well one continent full of incredible locations to travel to is South America...read more

  13 February 2018

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  Coming Home To The UK

  Everyone loves going on a vacation, your time is all your own, you can get up when you want and you can mix up what you do making every day fun and enjoyable. Returning home from a great holiday can be hard and getting back to a normal routine is stressful, particularly if you are away for a while. However if you plan correctly you can not only enjoy your time away, you can also...read more

  06 February 2018

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  What You Need To Know Before Your Trip To America

  Many people have a list of places they would like to visit in their lifetimes, some want to see different cultures, others are after specific locations or views and still more want to see as many countries as possible. What ever the reason you can be sure that on every single list there will be something that means travelling to the United States...read more

  02 February 2018

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  Find Out How TO Have A Good Flight

  Whether you are off on a business trip, or travelling for a holiday, one of the most important things to consider is the methods of transport you are planning on using. Local trips are simple and can usually be done by car or local public transport. Most trips abroad however will require some form of long distance method of travel, this can mean ferries, trains or long road trips but more often than not it usually means flying...read more

  29 January 2018

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  How To Have A Great Trip As A Group

  Holidays with lots of company can be great fun, you feel safer and can relax knowing that your friends are there to back you up if problems arise. This together with the excitement and energy that can come with doing things as a group can make for some of the most enjoyable and memorable vacations of your life...read more

  26 January 2018

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  How To Travel Safely When You're On Your Own

  Many people seem put off the idea of travelling alone or taking a solo trip but they really shouldn't be. Going solo can be one of the most rewarding and relaxing vacations you can go on...read more

  22 January 2018

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  Prepare For An Asian Adventure With Our Guide

  There are many places to go in Asia, as it is the largest continent on the planet, including countries like China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and Japan. In total there are 48 UN members 6 other states included within Asia. This gives you a lot of options as to what sort of asian vacation you may like to make...read more

  19 January 2018

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  A Medical Travel Insurance Guide To African Tours And Safaris

  When planning your holidays you may choose to try and see some of the rarer creatures and what better way to do it than to take a safari and see the animals in their local habitats. The type of safari you go on and the countries you go to will depend on what animals you wish to see...read more

  15 January 2018

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  Vacationing To See The Aurora Borealis

  Some people prefer to travel to warmer places during the cold winter months but for others travelling north can be even more fun. There is something to be said for experiencing truly bitter cold, nature at both its most brutal and beautiful; The snow, the scenery and of course the Northern lights, or Aurora Borealis...read more

  21 December 2017

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  Travelling For Your Christmas Holidays

  Many ski destinations also start their seasons with the arrival of the cold weather and snow and christmas markets and X-mas shops open all over the place. This makes it an ideal time to take a vacation and enjoy the season...read more

  14 December 2017

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  Backpacking And Planning For The Unexpected

  There are lots of ways to take a holiday, relaxing cruises, camping and caravanning, booking a hotel in the sun or a full package ski trip. You could also go on a backpacking trip. Backpacking vacations could involve a little bit of anything and everything...read more

  29 November 2017

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  What To Look For In Cancellation Cover

  Along with medical expenses, baggage and personal liability, cancellation cover is one of the main reasons why we purchase travel insurance so make sure your policy provides you with the necessary cover...read more

  23 November 2017

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  Your Guide To Baggage Cover When Travelling Abroad

  You may be off on a city break with just light hand luggage or you may be lucky enough to be going on a 3 month round the world cruise, whatever type of trip you are going on you need to ensure you have the right amount of Baggage cover...read more

  09 November 2017

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• Explaining Winter Sports

  Holidays can take many shapes and forms and may involve many different activities and sports. Some of the best holidays can be activities in the snow...read more

  02 November 2017

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• How Does My Age Affect Travel Insurance?

  When we are travelling age can have a large impact on what we choose or are even able to do. The young and confident may go on an adventurous trip with bungee jumping and surfing.....read more

  16 October 2017

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• How To Avoid A Holidaying Disaster!

  We all love our holidays. Whether it be a short UK trip or a two week all inclusive to Bora Bora, we all want to avoid a disaster....read more

  16 June 2017

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• What Is The Purpose Of An EHIC Card?

  Many brits travelling in Europe think that the European Health Insurance Card, (the EHIC) allows them to receive free medical treatment as if they were at home in the UK. Unfortunately that’s not actually the case....read more

  16 June 2017

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• Stag Snd Hen Parties Abroad

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) estimate that over a million people from the UK are planning to travel abroad for stag and hen parties this year, with many of them travelling without any travel insurance....read more

  02 June 2017

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• Do I Need To Declare All Medical Conditions?

  You will need to declare all pre-existing medical conditions when you buy travel insurance, even if they do not currently pose any problems....read more

  02 June 2017

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• Staycations - Holidaying In The UK

  More people are staying in the UK for their holidays than ever, with short trips of one to three days becoming more and more popular....read more

  02 June 2017

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• Stress-Free Travel

  Getting to your holiday destination can be the most stressful part. We’ve come up with some tips for getting prepared for your holiday with minimum amounts of fuss....read more

  02 June 2017

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• Taking Your Medication On Holiday

  For some medical conditions, such as asthma, high blood pressure, or diabetes, you may need to take your medication with you when you go on holiday....read more

  02 June 2017

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• Unusual Laws And Customs

  Every year, holidaymakers are caught out by local laws and customs which are common in the UK, but can carry serious consequences abroad....read more

  02 June 2017

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• FCDO Advice And Travel Insurance Cover

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office publish travel advice on a constantly updated basis. In most cases, this advice is reviewed daily, but in countries where the situation is rapidly changing, this can be more often....read more

  02 June 2017

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• What Happens If I Lose My Passport?

  The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office reported that lost passports were costing Brits abroad £5 million a year. Every day, around 80 Emergency Travel Documents ( ETDs) are issued to British nationals around the world who have lost or damaged their passports, or had their passport stolen....read more

  02 June 2017