Holidays – are they actually quite stressful?

Published: 12 August 2009 By MoneyhighStreet Staff Leave a Comment

With 40% of females feeling more stressed than they should about holidays and men worrying about missing a flight or experiencing a delay, can travel insurance help?

Travel insuranceAccording to a Confused.com survey, 75% of respondents spend time stressed each day whilst on holiday.

Main holiday stress causes include:

  • Delayed flight
  • Lost Luggage
  • Family arguments
  • Missed flights
  • Bad weather

As Steve Williams, head of travel insurance at Confused.com, said ‘While travel insurance does not compensate for the loss of enjoyment because of a row or a few rainy days, it will cover financial loss as a result of eventualities such as delayed baggage or flights – often the most serious of stress inducers.

Many holiday makers set off without travel insurance – this could end up being far more costly than the cost of a travel insurance policy.

You can easily compare travel insurance using a comparison website such as that offered by Confused.com or moneysupermarket.com to get the best policy at the best price for your needs.

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