{"id":20182,"date":"2018-07-10T05:04:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T09:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=20182"},"modified":"2020-09-14T04:43:23","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T09:43:23","slug":"why-you-may-need-more-than-travel-insurance-on-your-next-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/why-you-may-need-more-than-travel-insurance-on-your-next-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You May Need More Than Travel Insurance on Your Next Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
Planning an overseas vacation can be an exciting experience. Choosing a destination, making travel arrangements, and setting your itinerary may be tedious tasks at times, but they\u2019re ones that many of us happily take on. After all, careful planning early on could mean a more relaxed, drama-free holiday.<\/span><\/p>\n However, no matter how well we plan, the unexpected can still happen during the trip. Though no one likes to think about what could go wrong, savvy travelers often purchase travel insurance to help with any unforeseen events that may occur. But is travel insurance alone enough to shield you and your family?<\/span><\/p>\n Before packing your suitcase, you may want to consider other types of insurance to compliment a travel policy. These could help provide more comprehensive financial protection once you\u2019ve returned home.<\/span><\/p>\n What Travel Insurance is Good For<\/b><\/p>\n As the name implies, travel insurance is designed to help holidaymakers cover the costs of unexpected events that might happen during their trip. Travel insurance policies usually cover a range of incidents, including lost luggage, flight accidents, trip cancellations and even medical expenses. Policies are typically purchased when you book a trip and only last for the duration of your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n Generally, this is the only type of insurance travelers take out before a trip. Whilst this might be enough to cover bad luck during your vacation, travel insurance alone may not provide sufficient financial cover beyond your journey. If tragedy were to strike, you or your family might need support for weeks, months or even years after. The benefit provided by travel insurance is unlikely to provide this level of assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n Other Types of Insurance to Consider<\/b><\/p>\n Having other types of insurance policies in place prior to your trip could help your family cope a little better once you\u2019ve returned home. Here are a few common varieties you may want to think about.<\/span><\/p>\n