Insure Your Adventure - The Single Trip Travel Insurance Checklist

When preparing for an amazing journey there is plenty of preparation required. But perhaps the most important item on your checklist is the purchase of a good single trip travel insurance policy. While it may not be the most exciting thing in the world, you’ll have enough excitement later that will more than make up for the drudgery of reading through the fine print of a policy. 

So, what exactly are you looking for? Even a simple single trip travel insurance policy can cover every aspect of your adventure, but you will need to choose wisely and make sure it has everything you need. 

Here are just a few things you might need to look for in a policy to make sure your fun and excitement won’t come at a cost you haven’t bargained for.

Delay and Cancellation. Many of the most basic single trip travel insurance policies include coverage should your flights get cancelled, or a flight delay causes you to miss a connecting flight. In those cases when airports suddenly have a rash of cancellations, you can at least have some of your expenses (such as airport hotel stays and food) covered by your policy. 

Medical Insurance. This is usually the primary reason to purchase a policy before going on holiday. Should the water in, say, Mexico disagree with you and you need to be rushed to a hospital for intensive rehydration, or you find yourself suddenly having an allergic reaction to peanuts in America where medical care is pricey, this provision can make sure your medical expenses are covered and that they will fly you back home if necessary.

Sports Injuries. Even if you’re a breath away from being a professional skier, or do lectures on hiking back home, accidents do happen, regardless of skill level. If you do plan on doing any adventurous sports, ensure your single trip travel insurance policy covers any activities where there is even the most remote possibility you may need to be helicoptered to a hospital! 

Luggage and Equipment.  After all that time spent polishing up your equipment and buying expensive cases to make sure it never gets scratched, imagine how it would feel if something suddenly disappeared in transit?  If you have expensive gear, you will want to check your coverage includes all your stuff or if you need to take out extra for more expensive or specialised equipment. You should also check for conditions that apply to high value items and be aware of any exclusions that might apply. 

While part of the fun of a holiday is the occasional surprise, it's not pleasant when it involves hospitals or police reports! With an appropriate policy in place, at least some distress from those unpleasant surprises can be alleviated. 

Patrick Chong is the Managing Director of Insuremore. We provide low cost travel insurance and offer a range of policies including single trip travel insurance, annual, multi-trip and family cover. For all your travel cover needs, Insuremore can help you in the quickest and most cost-efficient way.

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