Staycations are a fun and convenient way to enjoy a holiday and see more of the United Kingdom – here’s our guide to building the best staycation you can
Cruise insurance is a special type of travel insurance or travel insurance add-on that will cover travel on cruises. Find out what makes it special in our guide.
Even if you’ve left your insurance to the last minute, there’s still time to get your holiday covered
Natural disasters like fires, floods and erupting volcanoes can be devastating – here’s how your travel insurance policy can help
Need travel insurance for a one-way trip? Check out our no-nonsense guide to insuring yourself when you don’t plan to return home
Planning a winter sports holiday? Find out all you need to know and more about snowboarding insurance right here!
You can take out travel insurance for unaccompanied minors to cover your children when they are travelling without you.
Volcanic eruptions can happen with little notice and the dust can cause damage to aircraft leading to flight cancellations and disruptions. Read our guide to understand whether you are covered with travel insurance.
If your holiday is cancelled due to a bereavement, will your travel insurance pay out? Here’s what you need to know.
Normal travel insurance won’t cover you for travel to a high-risk destination or country where the Foreign Office advises against travel
Travel insurance can be a lifesaver when you’re abroad, but you need a special type of cover if you’re working in another country
As you get older, it’s important take out a travel insurance policy that is tailored to your particular needs
Airports never want to see strike action as it upsets customers and costs everyone money, but they still occasionally happen
The bill for medical treatment abroad can run to thousands – or even hundreds of thousands – of pounds. Find out more about travel and medical insurance with our short guide
A lost or stolen passport is more common than you might think. This is what to do if it happens to you: how to get a new one and make a claim on your travel insurance
Travel plans can be thrown awry for many reasons, but is regular travel insurance enough or should we look to take out additional travel disruption cover? Our guide explains
It’s always important to ensure your holiday is ATOL protected. But what does ATOL protection mean? Let’s find out.
Travel insurance can cover more than just medical expenses. This guide will explain everything you need to know about baggage cover and how it works. With this protection, a lost suitcase needn’t derail your holiday.
There are lots of ways for children to travel – unaccompanied or otherwise. Insuring them is always a must
We all like escaping overseas on holiday, even if it’s only for a short while. Short break travel insurance gives you the freedom to truly relax and enjoy your little getaway.
If you’re over 80 and want to go abroad, travel insurance will be fairly expensive, so here’s how you can find more affordable cover
Travel insurance policies offer peace of mind in case your holiday doesn’t go to plan – but it’s still important to get the claim process right
If you are thinking of taking some time out to volunteer abroad, while it's great you will be helping others, you will need to look after yourself first with the right kind of travel insurance.
You can avoid losing out when you make a claim by choosing no-excess travel insurance. Here, we explain the pros and cons
If you’re the adventurous type, rock climbing can be an exciting holiday activity but one that brings risks. Find out how travel insurance can keep you safe and what you need to look for when comparing policies.
Find out more on how to get the best travel insurance policy with a pre-existing condition like diabetes.
Getting successfully from one place in the world to another often relies on smooth interconnecting flights. But will your travel insurance pay out for missed flights?
If you have recently been diagnosed with cancer, a holiday can give you the time and space to come to terms with the illness. Alternatively, it could be that you need a few days away to recuperate from cancer treatment. You might even want to go on holiday to celebrate the all-clear.
If you’re planning a skiing trip this year, specialist skiing insurance is a must
If you are a student planning a long summer trip abroad, or even a gap year between studies, then insurance is probably the last thing on your mind. But whether you are heading to Europe for a few weeks or venturing further afield for several months, travel cover is essential.
Travel insurance can be more expensive when you’re over 70. Here’s how you can find more affordable cover.
Do you need to get travel insurance if you have cystic fibrosis? Here’s what you need to know
It is still possible to get travel insurance if you have Crohn’s disease, but there are a few extra things to consider. Our Q&A helps to explain all you need to know.
If you are heading overseas with your partner, it often proves a lot cheaper to take out joint travel insurance that covers both of you rather than two separate policies
No one wants to think about an act of terror or war happening while you’re on holiday, but they can happen – which is why having the right cover in place can be so important
Scuba diving is a fun way to explore the sea, and the right travel insurance policy will help protect you and your belongings against holiday mishaps
If you're over 65, you will probably pay more for your travel insurance. Here’s how to find affordable cover.
The UK has left the EU following Brexit, which means the old European Health Insurance Card will no longer be given to UK travellers. Instead, a new, free Global Health Insurance Card has been introduced. Our guide explains what’s changed and what protection it will give you
Keep your loved ones safe on holiday with the right family travel insurance policy. Read our guide to find out what’s covered and what to look out for
Everything you need to know about travel insurance, to help you find the right cover for your next holiday
Britain is no longer part of the European Union and that means some changes when you travel to the continent. Here’s what you need to know
Find out how being pregnant might affect your travel plans, especially if you’re intending to fly, and what you need to know about travel insurance when you’re expecting
If you’re looking for travel insurance for your child, you’ll find a lot of options to compare – but what you’ll need from your policy depends on a few different factors
Skiing and snowboarding are risky activities, and dedicated winter sports insurance costs a bit extra as a result. Here’s what you need to know
If you’re looking to go hiking or trekking on your break, it’s important you have travel insurance in place – but is a standard policy enough or do you need specialist cover?
Group travel insurance is a means of buying a policy that will cover a group of people, who are not necessarily a family, for travelling abroad on a trip at the same time
If you’re travelling to the Schengen area and you aren’t a UK citizen, you’ll need a Schengen visa – and you’ll also need travel insurance
The European Health Insurance Card, or EHIC for short, is being phased out and replaced by the Global Health Insurance Card
A heart condition shouldn’t stop you from enjoying your holiday, but travel insurance can provide peace of mind you’ll be covered should it flare up while you’re away
You can still enjoy going on holiday after having a stroke – and with a good travel insurance policy, you can relax knowing you’re fully protected
Most standard travel insurance policies only cover trips of up to 31 days. For more extended travels, you’ll need long-stay travel insurance
We run through some of the most commonly asked questions about travel insurance
Outbreaks of disease can interrupt your holiday plans, so it’s a good idea to get travel insurance that will keep you covered
Whether it’s surfing, kayaking or scuba diving, travel insurance for water sports will cover your holiday activities
Losing your foreign currency when you’re away is always a headache, but a travel insurance policy should cover you up to a certain amount
Defaqto ratings indicate the quality of the travel insurance policy you take out when you compare with MoneySuperMarket
When you’re on holiday, it’s always wise to take out travel insurance – and cycling holidays are no different
Holiday insurance cancellation cover is usually included as standard with travel policies, and can provide a considerable benefit to those who may be unable to travel once they have booked their holiday
Losing your luggage on holiday can be a stressful experience, but our guide highlights what your rights are and the steps to take if you need to make a claim
Travel insurance is designed to cover your holiday or business trip – here are some of the most common reasons for claiming and how much these claims are worth
Is a single-trip travel insurance policy the right choice for your next holiday? Find out more about single-trip policies
Discover the ins and outs of backpacker insurance, and get set for that trip of a lifetime
Everything you need to know to find the best worldwide travel insurance for your trip abroad
Find out how to get the right amount of cover for your gadgets
Older holidaymakers can find it harder to get travel insurance because of their age - or can find they are quoted much higher premiums than younger travellers
With the collapse of several travel firms - and the misery and disruption that followed - still in people's minds, holidaymakers are understandably worried about the state of the travel industry
Our guide explains all the information you need about keeping yourself covered while on your travels.
As any golfer will testify, golfing equipment does not come cheap, and for those heading off on a golfing holiday, the last thing they will want is to lose their clubs
If you are planning a year out abroad, perhaps between studies, before you enter your first full time job, or even just for a career break, you will need to take out gap year insurance before you set off
Lying on the beach with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other is not everybody's idea of the perfect holiday
When planning for your next holiday abroad, travel insurance can sometimes be the last thing on your mind. It's common for this travel cover to be a last minute purchase, and opting for the right policy when there are so many choices can seem like a difficult decision
