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Considering the far-flung destinations many people travel to on vacation today, it’s not surprising that more and more travelers are experiencing altitude sickness. If you travel to locations set at 3,500m (around 11,000 feet) above sea level you may develop symptoms of altitude sickness.
Altitude sickness signs and symptoms include headache, difficulty breathing, nausea and mental confusion. If you feel ill after arriving at a high-altitude location, use your travel insurance to seek medical advice. People with respiratory or cardiac problems are at greater risk of experiencing symptoms, even at lower altitudes.
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People living in Surrey and Scotland have seen the biggest hikes in the cost of home insurance, according to new research from moneysupermarket.com. While many homeowners across the country have been hit with substantial increases in premiums – the typical cost for buildings and contents cover has gone up by 6% over the last 14 months – people living in Surrey and Scotland have been hardest hit by price rises. Read more…
British adults with dependents spend an average of £10,339 a year supporting them, new research shows. And according to the Financial Safety Net Report from Scottish Provident, some 15 million adults currently have people who rely on them financially, whether that be children, partners or elderly parents.
But many of these, usually much-loved dependents could be left high and dry should anything happen to those supporting them.
If you’ve got more than one car, then it might seem obvious to go for a multi-car policy, but this may not always be the most cost-effective route. According to research by swiftcover.com some two-car households could save money by insuring their vehicles separately, rather than going for a multi-car policy.
In fact, analysis by the insurer found that a household insuring both a BMW 318 and a Ford Focus could save £258 by insuring the two vehicles separately.
So even if your insurer is offering what seems like a really competitive discount on your home’s second car, it still makes sense to compare car insurance prices online first to see if you can find a cheaper deal.
After all, premiums can vary hugely between different insurers, depending on the car you drive and whether or not the provider wants to attract drivers like you.
Sarah Vaughan, a spokeswoman for swiftcover.com, said: “It’s easy to assume that multi-car discounts must offer the best value, but it’s clearly not the case for everyone.
While cruises are statistically the safest form of vacation travel you can take, there are a few health and safety considerations you should be aware of. Make sure your cruise is happy and healthy with cruise insurance and some consideration of cruise safety.
As soon as you reach your cabin, familiarize yourself with the safety procedures on board and what you need to do in an emergency. Pay attention to the initial safety broadcasts and read the information your ship provides for your own benefit.
Take care of yourself and your belongings on shore excursions. Cruise passengers are sometimes targeted by petty criminals in the ports you visit.
A middle class semi-detached house with a Ford Mondeo parked outside and games consoles on view inside is a perfect target for burglars, claims a new study from Halifax Home Insurance .
According to the research, burglars prefer to steal from a semi-detached house worth around 150,000 as they believe expensive properties have more rooms which makes it more difficult to find the items they want to take.
Burglars look for items that are must have because they will be able to sell them on. Top of the list are games consoles (PS3 and the Nintendo Wii are favourites), followed by mobile phones and jewellery . Read more…
Safe and sensible travelers make sure their international travel insurance and their vaccinations for travel are up-to-date before a trip. It’s common to be immunized against hepatitis, typhoid and tetanus but should you include yellow fever immunization in your travel preparations?
Yellow fever is a virus spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and is classified as jungle or urban yellow fever depending on where the mosquitoes live and breed. Yellow fever incubates in around three to six days and causes a sudden fever, backache, nausea, muscle pain and vomiting. If you are infected with yellow fever you need medical care – 60 percent of those infected will die – so make sure you only travel with international health insurance.
When taking part in an expedition, a trek or a voluntary project in a remote area you need to consider a few extra safety precautions. Make sure you are well prepared for your trip by finding out about the climate, the environment you’ll be travelling in, and what immunizations you need.
Find out where to access your nearest medical support. You may have an expedition nurse traveling with you if you are taking part in an organized expedition, but if you are traveling independently you should know the location of your nearest doctor. Make sure you know first aid before you travel and what to do in an emergency, and take a first aid kit.
Here more than anywhere is where you need to purchase international travel insurance. W