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Travel insurance is the best purchase for tourists
12 June 2008
Travellers planning an adventure holiday or gap year should take out travel insurance, according to a travel agent.
With the risk of injury higher on an activity holiday coupled with the fact that many countries do not offer free medical treatment, holidaymakers should take out travel insurance to cover themselves against expensive medical bills.
A spokesperson for STA Travel said: "Travel insurance can seem like an unnecessary extra cost. However it is undoubtedly the wisest purchase you can make before going on your gap year, in case you lose your belongings or need medical attention."
Many tourists travel underinsured so it is important that holidaymakers check to see what protection their insurance policy offers.
"You should ensure the travel insurance you take out covers all the countries you plan to travel to and any activities you plan to participate in," said the spokesperson.
According to STA travel, rafting in the Grand Canyon was their most popular adventure holiday in 2007.
