Q When should
I first start the cover ? A As soon
as you have made a booking. This will give you the benefit of cancellation cover
should you have to cancel the holiday for various reasons.
Q What is defined
as Europe? A
Europe includes Ireland,The Channel Islands, The Azores, The Canary Islands,
Morocco,Tunisia, , Mediterranean Islands, Turkey, Black Sea Resorts and Commonwealth
of Independent States (West of the Ural Mountains)
Q Does the policy
cover skiing ? A
provided you have selected this option the cover includes Winter sports cover,
which includes snowboarding etc. There are some exclusions eg. off piste, heli-skiing,
ski-jumping, bobsleighs etc.Cover
can be provided for any activity but you will need to contact us. Q Does the policy
cover UK travel or holidays? A Yes
provided that this involves at least 2 nights pre-booked accommodation
Q I am going on
a holiday which includes various sports. Am I covered ? A
Yes, all normal recreational sporting activities are covered which will include,
windsurfing, scuba diving, jetbiking ,even the odd bunjee jump, but there are
certain exclusions such as mountaineering/rock climbing, potholing etc.
Q. Is flying covered
? A Only
as a passenger
Q. When does the
cover start ? A The
Cancellation and Curtailment cover applies from when the trip is booked or from
the policy inception date, whichever is the later
Q. What happens
if I am ill whilst away ? A. Full
details of how to claim and what to do in a medical emergency, including 24
hour Emergency helpline numbers are included in the documents issued. For a
summary
click here
Q I am going on
holiday with my parents/ friends. Can they be covered under this policy A No,
but we can arrange specially discounted cover for them separately.
Q. I am diabetic.
How does this affect the cover ? A. Mild
diabetes, i.e a stable condition that is controlled by diet and or tablets is
not excluded under the medical expenses section
Q. What about
asthma ? A. Same
as above. stable and non-chronic conditions are not excluded under the medical
expenses section
Q I am pregnant,
how does this affect the cover ? A Cover
applies up to 9 weeks of the expected date of confinement.If you travel in the
final 9 weeks, or in the 9 weeks after delivery,claims arising as a result of
pregnancy and childbirth are excluded .
Q. How do I join
? A Simply call us on 01635
860505. You will need your credit/debit card number. Cover is immediate and
the policy and certificate will be issued that day........... or order on line
using our SECURE
ORDER FORM
Other Travel information sites you
may find useful
UK Government Foreign & Commonwealth
Office
travel advice direct from the FCO, constantly updated
with the latest advice on travelling abroad UK Department of Health
Health advice for travellers including vaccination requirements Worldwise
a wealth of information on countries throughout the world
with data on health, safety, visa, currency and local custom and practice. CNN Weather
includes satellite weather maps and four day forecasts
for cities around the world World Meterological Organisation
a specialised UN agency providing detailed regional forecasts
and weather warnings in 49 countries
