One problem often faced by British holidaymakers is the loss of passport or travel documents. Although those that have so far been affected would assume that they are alone in it, recent statistics have shown there are nearly 2 million of such cases each year.
Of all the problems travellers may face while on holiday, the loss of travel documents is, perhaps, the most daunting. This is because it brings almost everything to a standstill for the unfortunate traveller – from feeling frustrated with the whole holiday or travel to getting stuck in a foreign place even if they choose to head back home etc. It becomes one serious problem around which their whole life revolves and a real pain that they find hard to easily get over.
In the end, said the study by Halifax Travel Insurance, travellers are forced to extend their stay while they sort the problem by at least three days. And this leads to an additional cost of up to
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The Nightmare of Lost Travel Documents
April 30th, 2010Getting Cheap Passport Photos and Other Travel Documents
January 21st, 2010
Many folks go to the post office to get their passport photos taken and to have it sent off to the government for renewal but what most don’t realize is that passport photos can be taken on the cheap. There are local passport photographers who may not specialize in taking passport photos but are extremely well versed in the proper size and shapes and lighting to get it done.
So what some folks might pay at the post office, they would save half that money by going to a photographer. It is also possible to take pictures yourself to be sent off for passport approval. They would likely be approved so long as they match the dimensions as prescribed by your passport but the problem always arises that if the lighting is bad, you may need to resubmit.
There are many rules out there on passports recently due to heightened security.
Travel documents, such as Visas, may be required to have if you choose to go to a foreign country that requires it. All travelers are requested to check with the state department to learn about the dangers of traveling to a foreign country, the necessary documents. etc. Some folks may request this service from a travel agency or with the agency that is booking their trip but it is not necessary. If it can be done by oneself for no cost, then all passengers are requested to do that.
In case your passport is lost or stolen overseas, it will become imperative that you have a copy of your passport wherever you go. You could, and should, photocopy it and even digitally scan it for safekeeping.
By: Eshwarya Patel
Travel Insurance – Family Travel
October 27th, 2009
When preparing to travel with a family, there can be a multitude of different things to sort out – from tickets to taxis to the airport, as well as packing clothes, equipment and toys in between.
In amongst all the hassle of packing, arranging and ensuring your young ones will have enough to keep them occupied until you get to the hotel or resort at your destination, the thought of arranging insurance for your holiday might slip to the back of your mind.
Checking that you have adequate travel insurance before your trip is essential in order to ensure that you and your group are covered in the event of accidents and theft during your holiday.
Annual travel insurance policies can be purchased for longer periods of time, should you be making multiple trips during a short period of time.
Such deals can often work out cheaper than single-trip travel insurance and can help cover all members of your group during your holiday your family from a range of factors.
When searching for cover it is important to shop around, research different policies and the type of cover that they offer and, most importantly, to read the small print to check for any snags which could affect any claims.
Factors will depend on location and any planned activities during the holiday. Whilst activity holidays can be fun for all, but it is important to make sure you’re covered for sports such as jet-skiing and other activities that have an increased risk of injury.
It is also essential to ensure that your possessions are covered for the duration of your trip in order to protect against any financial loss as a result of theft, luggage and passport loss, travel delays and any other legal expenses.
There are also a wide range of companies that specialise in and offer family travel insurance. These policies can be catered to meet the needs of your holiday and help to cover costs should you or your children require any medical assistance during your trip.
By: David Collins
