| <!-- @page { margin: 2cm } P { margin-bottom: | | | | all know someone who's had a purse or bag |
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| Sunglasses. Check. Sun cream. Check. Passport. | | | | that many travellers use credit cards abroad it's |
| Check. Think you've done your holiday packing? | | | | integral that you protect your plastic. This includes |
| Well think again! While it's important to be looking | | | | a number of measures including contacting your |
| and feeling your best when going on holiday it's | | | | bank to inform them of your holiday, taking out |
| just as important, if not more so, to prepare for | | | | card protection to prevent identity fraud and to |
| the unforeseen as well as worst case scenarios. | | | | ensure you are reimbursed with replacement |
| Many people forget that important holiday | | | | funds should your card go missing. Although many |
| documents are more than just your passport and | | | | cards have the number of your provider printed |
| plane tickets which is why we've put together the | | | | on the back, it's advisable to take a note of your |
| top three documents it's best to have to hand, | | | | card details and any contact numbers in the event |
| just in case. | | | | that your card is stolen and you can't remember |
| Should you find your plane is delayed, | | | | your account number or expiry dates. Remember |
| accommodation double booked or even that your | | | | to keep this in a safe place as well! |
| luggage has been lost along the way, travel | | | | Finally another insurance document you should |
| insurance is on hand to provide solutions fast. Be | | | | have to hand is your life insurance papers. |
| it a replacement hotel, spending money to cover | | | | Although this can seem a little morbid when you |
| the cost of lost possessions or even a substitute | | | | are planning a dream holiday abroad, life insurance |
| flight, travel insurance can prove a life saver | | | | can cover a number of different things other than |
| should your plans go array. Travel insurance also | | | | just death. If you are critically injured while you |
| covers the health aspect of your trip; | | | | are away or diagnosed with a terminal illness it's |
| guaranteeing you access to medical care when | | | | important to notify your provider as soon as |
| you need it most. It's important to remember to | | | | possible. Should the worst happen or you or a |
| take a note of your insurance provider with you | | | | family member pass away whilst abroad, your life |
| – or even better – your insurance | | | | insurance policy could cover the cost of |
| certificate. Any certificate should be complete | | | | repatriation. |
| with your policy number, terms and conditions as | | | | Wherever you're jetting off to this summer, |
| well as a contact number for your provider. | | | | remember more than just your passport for |
| Sadly, no country is exempt from theft and we | | | | optimum peace of mind. |