Holidaymakers miss home within 10 days
June 25, 2007 by admin
Filed under News, News-Insurance
Brits holidaying abroad begin to miss home within nine to ten days of arriving at their destination.
That is according to new research by Halifax Travel Insurance which shows that holidaying Britons often take a number of ‘British’ items abroad with them to remind them of home.
The top items include teabags, British beer, cornflakes, ketchup and biscuits but many holidaymakers also pack DVDs of British shows as they are not keen on the prospect of foreign TV.
According to Halifax, this could potentially lead to financial loss for many if their travel insurance policy does not cover the loss or damage of these things.
In addition, many travellers could get themselves into trouble by not checking regulations in particular countries regarding the importation of specific items.
“Holidaymakers who do not check regulations regarding the importation of food and drink into a country could find items being confiscated and destroyed,” said Vicky Emmott from Halifax Travel Insurance.
“Visiting the FCO [Foreign and Commonwealth Office] website before departure can help travellers avoid delays and incidents when taking consumables abroad.
“Travellers taking expensive DVDs and music abroad should also ensure that it is adequately covered should it be damaged in transit or stolen,” she added.
The research showed that people from Wales, the Midlands and eastern England are the most likely to miss home while abroad.
