Able2Travel News

December 2011: Older Travellers more likely to take a Gap Year

Recent research by Post Office Travel Insurance, according to the International Travel Insurance Journal, has found that in the UK more people in their late fifties are considering taking a gap year than students are...
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November 2011: Ski Travel Insurance with a Pre Existing Medical Condition

With the white stuff starting to fall in Europe, hopefully we will have a good year of snow for this year's ski season and there is no reason to miss out if you have a pre existing medical condition...
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October 2011: Do I need medical cover if I am older?

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has recently explained that travellers over the age of 65 are three times more likely to make a travel insurance claim that those aged 35...
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October 2011: Is My Hire Car Excess Policy Valid?

We have heard reports of several car hire companies claiming that third party policies that cover a hire car's excess are not valid when renting one of their vehicles. Voyager Insurance Services...
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September 2011: Mandatory equipment for your vehicle in Europe

When travelling in Europe with your own vehicle, it is important to understand that different countries have different requirements in terms of what you must carry in your car at all times...
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August 2011: Over 50s struggle to get travel insurance

Research has shown that 1 in 4 older travellers find it difficult to get travel insurance, despite the fact that those over the age of 50 are travelling more frequently than ever before...
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July 2011: What vehicles are covered by Voyager to Europe?

With the school holidays upon us many families are taking the opportunity to go on holiday with their car to the euro zone. European Breakdown cover can provide you with cover in the event of a breakdown or accident while you are away allowing you to continue your journey...
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July 2011: Travel Insurance for medical conditions and your family

If you have a pre existing medical condition getting travel insurance to cover your particular medical conditions can prove tricky....
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July 2011: Senior Travellers struggle to get Travel Insurance

According to the International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ) a recent report by Which? found that older travellers over the age of 65 are still finding it difficult to arrange appropriate travel insurance...
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June 2011: European Breakdown Cover for your trip abroad

While the economic conditions remain difficult many people are opting to holiday in Europe, saving further by taking their own vehicle abroad...
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May 2011: Defaqto warns against buying cheap travel cover with a medical condition

The International Travel Insurance Journal (ITIJ) reports that Defaqto has warned consumers with pre-existing medical conditions against purchasing cheap travel insurance policies as many budget policies may not offer the appropriate level of cover for someone with a medical condition...
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May 2011: ABI launches consumer guide for Travel Insurance

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has released a consumer guide to help the estimated 15 million people who will go abroad this year to choose the right travel insurance policy...
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