FCO issues travel insurance warning

Published:
12 August 2008
Topic:
News,Insurance,Travel

Poorly behaved Brits abroad are causing more havoc than ever before according to new data from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).

The figures reveal that the most common country for UK residents to die or to end up in hospital is Thailand, with a surge in the number of arrests also reported in Spain and France.

The FCO has warned that holidaymakers should have a clear idea what can go wrong abroad and take out suitable travel insurance to cover such eventualities.

Foreign Office minister Meg Munn said: "This report highlights what can go wrong on holiday. It is a reminder to all that taking out comprehensive travel insurance is a crucial part of your holiday planning and not something that should be sacrificed in order to save a few pounds."

"Helping British nationals in distress overseas is one of our most important tasks but many of the problems faced by holidaymakers are preventable. By carrying out some simple research on the laws, customs and health requirements of a country in advance, many people could prevent their holidays being ruined."

In a separate survey, two thirds of British holidaymakers said they would be spending less on their foreign holiday preparations this year due to the credit crunch.

This has prompted concerns that people will opt out of getting comprehensive travel insurance, adding potential financial ruin to the trauma of experiencing a serious problem abroad.

Copyright © PA Business 2008

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