Tuesday 11th April 2006
As two million people take advantage of the long Easter weekend, insuresupermarket.com has warned that people must cover themselves with travel insurance.
Research released last month by Sainsburys Bank revealed that 13 per cent of people going abroad over the past year did so without being covered with insurance.
With medical bills and repatriation costs running into thousands of pounds, the cost of not being insured can be astronomical.
Richard Mason, director of insuresupermarket.com, commented that "far too many people will set off this Easter without insurance".
As well as taking out a travel insurance policy, travellers have been advised to ensure that the policy is appropriate for their destination and any activities carried out.
For those planning on a trip to the Continent, a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is vital to guarantee reduced medical bills and the same level of treatment as locals.
People searching for travel insurance online should look for cover including medical expenses of up to £2 million and baggage of up to £1,500. 
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