Travel Insurance: Tips for Travelling Alone
Ever seen the movie ‘127 Hours’? Climber Aron Ralston made the cardinal mistake of a person travelling alone; he never told anyone where he was going and it literally cost him an arm! So for peace of mind when travelling alone always do the following:
Inform family: Make sure to tell someone where you are going and where you will be staying. Stay in regular contact with family or friends so they know that you are alright.
Ask Locals: A survey taken on women-travel.com revealed that safety is a primary concern, particularly among women who travel alone. Get advice on where you should and shouldn’t go and what you should and shouldn’t wear from hotel staff and local tourist information centres.
Buy a travel guide: Before you leave, study a travel guide of the local area.
Photocopy: It is always a smart idea to get your passport and travel insurance documents photocopied.
Keep separate: It is also a good idea to keep your money and credit cards in separate places in case of loss of theft.
Consult travel websites: Many travel websites specialise in helping individuals travel alone and provide helpful tips to help you along the way. One such website is www.intrepidtravel.com
Get a travel insurance policy: Travel insurance which gives you appropriate cover when travelling alone is crucial. The right travel insurance will cover your medical costs, your baggage and your cancellation costs in the event of a medical emergency. Being alone you are going to need all the help and support you can get!
Your travel insurance should cover any issues that may arise for you like illness, accidents, loss or theft of property so always make sure that you have all details relevant to your travel insurance policy close at hand.
This article is provided by Getcover – Irelands Top Insurance Company
