With such great weather now, one would ask why leave Southend? With the start of school holidays, a lot of families are jetting off to shores far and near.
These can be some of the most enriching experiences. Allowing us to experience new cultures, new foods and new environments.
However, what happens if something goes wrong whilst you are abroad, what if your suitcase goes missing or if you or someone close to you falls il? This is where having adequate travel insurance can really be a life saver.
Last year over 10 million people in the United Kingdom travelled abroad without the correct cover for their journey and a quarter of those who did risked making it void by not declaring a pre-existing condition. As such a staggering one in five people left the United Kingdom without adequate travel insurance cover.
This puts them in a very precarious situation as it leaves them in a foreign country where they may not speak the language without health cover or cover for their personal belongings if they are lost, stolen or damaged. This could then result in people having to pay large amounts of money for health care or to replace their personal items.
We are lucky in Southend to have an excellent airport that can take us to 43 different wonderful destinations, with new routes being added on a regular basis. I am sure many of you have already planned your next journey as the schools now break for summer holidays and I hope that nothing will disrupt the great time I am sure you will have.
However, before you leave, make sure that you have adequate cover to protect you in the unlikely event something would happen, and save the stress and strain you may otherwise face.
If you want to know if the travel insurance covers you adequately please visit abate.com/travelinsurance