The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) has long been a fundamental part of any holiday in the European Union (EU). However, as we near the end of the transition period, and no reciprocal agreement appears to be in place, the future of the EHIC is starting to look uncertain.

There has been a lot of speculation within the media that travel insurance policies are likely to increase as a result of both the coronavirus outbreak and the end of the looming Brexit transition period.

Before deciding on your next getaway, take a little time to consider what’s happened over the last few months and make sure you follow our guidelines when booking your next trip!

On July 9th, 2020 the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issued a statement advising British holidaymakers to avoid travelling on cruise ships. What does this advice mean for those with an upcoming trip?

From July 10th British tourists can travel to any of the countries listed as ‘safe’ by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) without having to quarantine upon their return to the UK. Here are some top tips on how to prepare for your first holiday abroad since lockdown and advice on how to protect your trip.

Here we explain which countries British tourists can travel to without needing to isolate upon their return, which restrictions may still be in place, which countries aren’t included in the government’s list, and why travel insurance is still an essential part of any holiday.

As the UK begins to ease lockdown and airlines start to resume their flights, the next big question is, ‘when will we be able to travel abroad again?’.

Many people who have been unable to go on holiday because of the coronavirus outbreak have submitted a cancellation claim to their travel insurer, only to be told that they must try and first get their money back from other providers.

On March 30th the UK government announced it had struck a deal with several major airlines to help British tourists stuck abroad to return to the UK.