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December 12, 2013 by Arlene

5 Ways to Protect Yourself Abroad

Let’s face it, we all know there are dangers that come along with traveling, especially for adventurous people like ourselves. But, we also know that none of us are going to let those risks stop us. That being said, there are definitely some important steps to take to make sure you are protected as you travel. Preparedness is half the battle. Start off prepared and your chance of incident already decreases! Check out our 5 tips below for protecting yourself while you’re abroad.

Documentation

One of the most important things you can do when traveling to another country is have documentation of who you are, where you are going, and those to notify in case of an emergency. Not only should you be carrying all this info on you- you should also have several copies made for yourself, and someone responsible back home. Your itinerary, copies of your passport, driver’s license, and any notable medical issues are records should always be on hand. Keep copies on you, in your bag at the hotel, as well as in the safe care of a family member who isn’t traveling with you. This way, should you run into trouble, you have multiple ways of identifying yourself to authorities and medical professionals.

Planning

It’s always fun to be spontaneous, adventurous and live in the moment, but having a pre-made plan for your travels can be quite important. Even if you don’t want to give your family a play-by-play of your daily intentions, at least let them know which countries , cities or towns you plan to visit and when. Or if you’d like to be super secretive, give them a date you expect to return by or be in touch by so they  know when to start worrying if you don’t turn up.

Travel Insurance

I can’t stress this enough to fellow travelers: buy travel insurance. There are so many situations and incidents that can happen, dire or minimal, that you might need some protection for: Cancelled flights, lost medication, unexpected injury, family emergencies, weather trouble, etc.  The list goes on and on. Lucky for travelers now a days, travel insurance is just a click away. Companies like Bupa offer so many options. Single trip, multi trip, not to mention insurance for the type of trip you are going on. Pretty easy and makes a world of difference if you get in an unexpected pinch.

Strength in Numbers

When traveling it’s always important to have a buddy system or travel in a group. If you do feel the need to venture off on your own, or are traveling solo, make it a point to check in with someone when you return. A good tip for the solo travel is to make plans to meet up with familiar faces when possible, if you happen to be traveling thru an area where you know someone. Of course, stay out of dark alleys and avoid dangerous parts of the city alone at night. Even feel free to tell the front desk at your hotel that you plan to arrive back or check-out on a certain date/time. Give them an emergency contact number for if that doesn’t happen.

Safeguard

If traveling alone is unavoidable or you’re just one of those folks who prefers it, you can still continue to protect yourself. I like to carry an under the shirt wallet that straps to my body so your belongings aren’t so noticeable. Even if you do this, always only carry just enough money to get what you need for that day. Don’t wear fancy jewelry or clothes so as not to draw attention to yourself. Also, if you have a safebox in your hotel or hostel, make sure to make use and lock things up well. The less enticing items you are carrying around with you, the less likely you’ll be a target.

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: solo travel, travel, travel advice, travel insurance, travel protection, travel safety, travel tips

April 15, 2013 by Arlene

Can you Claim for a Holiday Accident?

If you have suffered an accident abroad you may not realise that you could be entitled to compensation. An accident abroad can be a stressful and distressing experience for you and your family, especially as being in a foreign environment could make getting help and support more difficult.

Fortunately, there are laws in place to protect you when you are abroad and to ensure that you have the right to claim for compensation if necessary.

What kind of accident can I claim for?

Any accident that befalls you that was not your fault is open to a claim for compensation. Accidents such as car or coach crashes, slips, trips or falls, swimming pool accidents or balcony accidents are all cases for a potential claim.

Additionally, compensation can also be sought as a result of accidents or injury on a cruise liner or by air travel. Compensation for accidents that happen by air can cover not only incidents involving commercial airlines but also helicopters and light aircrafts.

Your tour operator has a duty of care to you while you are on holiday. If you are injured on a package holiday, you may be able to make a claim against your package tour operator (and sometimes the travel agent) for compensation for any pain and suffering you experienced, any expenses sustained and even for your loss of enjoyment of the holiday.

How can I claim?

If you suffer an accident or injury abroad, your first steps must be to inform the local authorities as well as your tour operator and hotel. Next, you must get in touch with injury lawyer specialists who can guide you through holiday accident claimsquickly and easily.

It can be a little more difficult to obtain a claim for an incident that occurred abroad, simply because claims for an accident or injury overseas can often be subject to the laws of the country you were in at the time. There is also a time limit to when you can claim for your accident, as is the case with any personal injury claim.

Remember, holiday tour operators owe all their customers a duty of care and as such, are legally obliged to protect you and provide for you, as well as looking after your welfare when you commence using any of their services. If their failure to do so results in accident, injury or loss of enjoyment on your holiday, then you’re well within your rights to make a claim for holiday accident compensation.

Please do note that if it comes to light that you were either partially or wholly responsible for your accident or injury, then you might not be entitled to compensation at all. To ensure you are fully aware of how to make a claim, including your rights and responsibilities in this case, you should contact an injury lawyer specialist such as Injury Lawyers 4U for unbiased advice and assistance with your claim.

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Filed Under: Travel Tagged With: holiday insurance, travel claims, travel insurance, travel tips

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