Students planning to take some time travelling around the world before settling down to their studies should ensure they have the correct travel insurance in place before setting off.
Although freshers' weeks are starting at universities across the country over the next month, many A-level students will instead be looking forward to 12 months travelling rather than studying as the popularity of gap years continues to grow.
Often seen as a valuable addition on a CV as well as the ideal opportunity to unwind from recent exam pressures, travelling students still need to make sure they have valid travel insurance in place otherwise they could end up relying on the bank of mum and dad to bring them home.
According to gapyear.com, travellers should make sure they have a rough plan of their activities so that they can take out the right level of travel insurance to cover potential problems such as lost baggage, stolen possessions, emergency medical treatment and even partaking in extreme sports such as bungee jumping and kite surfing.
"With insurance the vital thing is you've got to get out there and forecast for everything you think you're going to do on your trip," explained Tom Griffiths, founder of gapyear.com.
It is also vital that travellers are upfront about any potential or existing medical conditions when taking out a travel insurance policy otherwise it could invalidate their cover if it comes to light at a later date.
Gap year travellers are also advised to make sure they follow advice from local government bodies and the Foreign Office to ensure they also stay safe while venturing to exotic destinations.
Importantly, students returning from their gap year also need to remember to ensure they take out the appropriate level of home insurance to cover their possessions once they move into halls of residence or shared student accommodation.
Compare prices from lots of travel insurance websites with our travel insurance quote system.
 |
0 comments
