| After you have made all your reservations and | | | | applied in the country you want to visit. |
| get the cheapest airplane ticket possible, you are | | | | For example, if you are planning to travel around |
| not totally done yet. Yes, if you want to avoid | | | | Asia and you come from Europe, you won't |
| trouble during your trip you better make sure you | | | | necessarily encounter problems in most places. |
| have your travel insurance properly completed. | | | | But be aware that countries like Singapore or |
| Whenever you are planning a trip, whether for | | | | Australia can be more expensive than certain |
| vacation or business, you should always be well | | | | European countries. I know some people get a big |
| prepared. Obtaining Travel Insurance before | | | | surprise when they go back to their country and |
| departure will help you avoid any troubles and | | | | asked the insurance company to refund the bills. |
| stress you may encounter. You can put your | | | | In case, you have a fixed amount clearly specified |
| mind at ease knowing that your belongings and | | | | inside your insurance policy. I suggest you to use |
| safety are insured. | | | | another Health Travel Insurance. Just to be on the |
| When you are reserving your flight ticket, I | | | | safe side. You never know what's going to |
| suggest that you always include the cancellation | | | | happen. It is already hard enough to be involved in |
| insurance. Most of online airline ticket reservation | | | | any kind of accident during holidays. You should |
| services provide this service and it is very cheap. | | | | not have to worry about your ability to cover the |
| So it would be foolish to take the risk. Cancellation | | | | charges during your illness. In many countries they |
| fees do not necessary allow you to cancel your | | | | won't accept you in the hospital unless you show |
| flight in all cases, but at least for any medical | | | | them solid insurance proof or a full charged credit |
| problems or any major reasons you should be | | | | card. |
| able to get a refund or at least part of it. Of | | | | Another point to check before your departure is |
| course, some tickets allow you to cancel your | | | | to make sure, whatever insurance you decide to |
| flight in any circumstances, but usually it is an | | | | use, that it includes repatriation. There are some |
| option available for more expensive flight tickets. | | | | places in Asia, you would prefer to wait on the |
| After that, you will have to get good Travel | | | | plane rather than be healed in their hospital. |
| Health Insurance. The choice depends on your | | | | Especially when you are staying far away from |
| current health condition, the country you are | | | | big city. |
| visiting, as well as your country of residence. If | | | | You would like also to check if your travel |
| your current Health Insurance has full and | | | | insurance covers the loss of luggage, or the cost |
| unlimited coverage valid in any country then you | | | | of a missing flight, etc. Some Insurance will even |
| will not need to buy a new one. However, most | | | | cover your lost money. Check the maximum |
| of the time insurance includes terms which don't | | | | coverage for each item; check the terms and |
| allow you to exceed a certain cost. In some | | | | conditions, etc. It seems to be a lot of work, but |
| cases, you will have a maximum limit clearly | | | | it really can help you make your vacations more |
| defined. This fee is generally based on the public | | | | relaxing. |
| medical care fee of your resident country. So if | | | | After all of this is done. Don't forget to make |
| you are not sure, you should check this particular | | | | photocopies of all your documents and keep it in |
| point before making your decision. And of course, | | | | a separate place. And finally, enjoy and have a |
| you will need to get an idea of the fee normally | | | | nice trip. |