Worldwide Travel Insurance

World Wide Travel Insurance online for UK holiday makers

It's a bit difficult to avoid the cliches really . . . trip of a lifetime, your reward for a life of service, a retirement dream. Ho hum. What's that? You've joined a retired person's rock climbing club and you're going to take on Mont Blanc? Insurance! That's the first thing. And you over there, what are you doing here? Can't be more than five years old . . . oh, that's your mum there is it? And you are both going on the big boat. Well . . . ok. Insurance? Sure thing.

And that's the trouble with cliches. The truth is, everyone is different, and no two world travellers are the same, for just that reason. Our policies are like that too, they may look a little boring and same-same on the face of it, (good reliable insurance usually does) but they are individually crafted, in fact. Boring insurance is usually the kind that works when things get altogether too exciting in other departments.

Years of experience goes into calculating the possible requirements of people travelling in Europe, North America, or Africa, or possibly all of them, one after another. We have that experience, and we can bring you world wide cover at the best possible prices. That doen't mean the cheapest price. Cheap insurance can get very exciting when things are going wrong, and not pleasantly exciting, either. We simply provide stodgy, boring, practical, reliable insurance at a premium that won't break the bank, but which does guarantee delivery . . . any time, anywhere. Click here to book now.

What do I do to cover my insurance needs for travel to the USA, Australia or worldwide?

Work out how long you'll be travelling, and the dates of your itinerary, then click on the blue button to the top right of this page, where it says, "get a quote", and then try some different combinations of cover. You'll find that a couple travelling on a world wide policy will be paying a reasonable premium for full insurance. Then, add up your options and try some other types of insurance . . . perhaps another approach will prove cheaper. When you've got a lock on exactly what you need, book the policy.

Holiday travel to the USA, Australia or Europe. Some facts.

Your health deserves special attention on long flights. Try these simple solutions:

• Drink water. Cabin air is dry. Flying dehydrates your body. When the flight attendants roll the beverage cart down the aisle, order bottled water. Avoid coffee, alcohol or soft drinks. Fruit juice is fine. Put a water-soaked washcloth over your face when you sleep on long overseas flights.
• Keep moving. Get up, stretch and walk to the loo, even if you don’t need to use it, at least once in an hour. Do some exercises in your seat. Try not to cross your legs at the knees. Above all, keep your seatbelt fastened when you’re in your seat.
• Swallow or drink water to keep your ear canals clear, especially during takeoff and landing when the cabin pressure is changing. Talk to your doctor about taking a decongestant before your flight if you have a cold or sinus infection. Babies will clear their ears if they are given a bottle during pressure changes.
• Carry your medications with you. And be prepared for not getting your luggage back immediately. That's why it is so much better to carry the medicines you need that day and the next as well.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing in layers. Your body temperature changes; cabin comfort fluctuates. Even loosen your shoelaces.
• Relax. Grab one of those small pillows from the overhead bins. Stuff the pillow behind you for lower back support. Some of the newer planes have lumbar supports built into the seats.