Summer trips abroad on Brit's agenda

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Summer trips abroad on Brit's agenda

Wed 17th Jan 2007

Brits are planning ahead in the holiday stakes with new research showing that on top of a two-week break in the sun, European city trips are also on the agenda.

According to Yorkshire Bank, just over half of people (54 per cent) begin the new year by looking ahead to the summer months and booking a holiday while 27 per cent of Brits also arrange a weekend break.

The importance of holiday insurance has therefore been stressed by Gary Lumby, Yorkshire Bank's head of retail, who said that taking out a policy is of paramount importance when going on holiday.

"You often hear horror stories of the huge medical bills some holiday makers face when taken ill abroad. Bills for thousands of pounds can be prevented just by taking out a travel insurance policy before you travel," he said.

"With Brits working the longest hours in Europe, it's understandable to find they are treating themselves to more and more holidays in order to relax. However, what they must be careful of is not being blinded by the cheap deals and overstretching themselves financially."

People can get a quote for Yorkshire Bank travel insurance online and they can choose between single-trip or annual policies and get an optional upgrade.

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