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Travel Insurance

There are hundreds if not thousands of travel insurance providers and you can spend a lifetime trying to get the best deal. To save you that pain we have selected the best of the best and listed them here:

Direct Travel Insurance

Established in 1993, Direct Travel Insurance are based in West Sussex and are regularly recommended in holiday insurance press articles. Direct Travel Insurance provides a wide range of policies, including single trip cover and annual travel insurance for holidays and business travel. Backpacker insurance, ski insurance and a wide variety of sports and activities can also be covered. Policies include 24 hour access to an Emergency Assistance line and Talking Nurses service. Travel Guides are available where you can find useful travel advice, travel tips and general information on destinations all over the world so you can prepare for and enjoy your trip - Direct Travel Insurance

Flexicover.net Travel Insurance

Flexicover Direct are based in Beckenham, Kent and provide a comprehensive range of travel and holiday insurance including: Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip, Winter Sports, Gap Year and Long Stay policies. Flexicover Direct also offer cover for pre-existing medical conditions and over 65s at competitive online prices. Cover includes emergency medical expenses and dental treatment, cancellation, baggage, personal liability, personal accident, and 24/7 access to medical assistance - Flexicover.net Travel Insurance

AA Travel Insurance

The AA is not only the UK's premier breakdown service they also provide travel insurance with cover you can trust. The AA’s annual travel insurance policy is great value if you are travelling more than twice a year, providing cover for an unlimited number of trips overseas or in the UK each year. Travel Insurance Cover can start immediately and you will receive all your documentation by email within seconds of buying whether it is an annual travel insurance or holiday travel insurance policy. The AA are particularly good at single trip travel insurance which includes a kids go free policy and special rates for single-parent families. AA Travel Insurance provide holiday insurance covering Single Trips, Annual Multi Trips, Winter Sports, Golf and Wedding Travel - AA Travel Insurance

American Express Travel Insurance

American Express Travel Insurance cover Single Trips, Annual Multi Trips and Gap Cover with 24 hours a day, 365 days a year assistance, wherever you are in the world. American Express Travel Insurance are one of the biggest Travel Insurance Providers and their policies have been awarded a five Star rating by Defaqto, the UK's leading Independent financial services research company. American Express Travel Insurance offer Single Trip, Annual and Backpacker Gap policies, European and Worldwide cover, and options ranging from Winter Sports to a unique Stranded Traveller Assistance Option - American Express Travel Insurance

Essential Travel Ltd

Established in 2001, Essential Travel Limited is one of the UK's top independent providers of those all-important travel extras. As their name suggests, EssentialTravel.co.uk offers a range of travel essentials that are geared towards making your holiday, and the planning behind it, that much easier. From travel insurance, airport parking, and airport hotels, to cheap car hire, and car hire insurance, you can be fully protected for your travels ahead. As their leading product, their travel insurance has safeguarded the holidays of over 3.5 million travellers to date. Choose your tailor-made insurance between their Single Trip, Annual Multi Trip, and Backpacker policies. Whether you're 19 or 74 years old, there's something for everyone. For extra protection select the Superior policy, which comes with bolstered cover levels, lower excesses and coverage in case your airline goes bust. Speaking of extras, you may also choose ski, cruise and business cover for a reasonable additional premium. Customers can also apply for pre-existing medical conditions and extreme sports/ activities cover. Essential Travel is synonymous with value-for-money travel deals that serve as a safety net throughout your travels. The fact that they won the 2009 Best Travel Insurance Website at the Travolution Awards, and the Best Travel Add Ons Website Award at the 2010 TravelMole Web Awards is testament to their ongoing popularity - EssentialTravel.co.uk

Travel Price Comparison

If you still have the time and inclination to do some more ferreting around or just want to see some price comparisons we can also recommend the following Travel Price Comparison Sites - Travel Price Comparison

European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

If you are a UK resident, you maybe entitled to medical treatment, at reduced cost or sometimes free, when visiting a European Union (EU) country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. However, to obtain treatment you will need to take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) with you. Applications for a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) are free

Please note: We do not endorse this as an alternative to Travel Insurance and you should read the terms and conditions carefully - European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)