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The holiday season is always hectic, and for many weary “rat racers” that means just one thing: getting out town and heading somewhere sunny and exotic! Forget the snowshoes and thermal underwear – bikinis and suntan lotion are far more popular as our own winter months draw in. The last thing you want when planning a holiday is to encounter more stress, but, fortunately, with a little planning and foresight, including purchasing the right family holiday insurance, you can avoid that.

Listed below are two tips to ensure maximum enjoyment and minimal stress during your next family trip.

Plan For Every Eventuality…

‘Be prepared’ should always be the mantra when going on a holiday, and it’s definitely the best strategy for a family break too. Travelling somewhere new is exciting but it can also be a little daunting, so learning all you can about your destination can help you prepare and enjoy your trip to the fullest. Knowing some insider tips about where you are going will not only help you craft an itinerary that makes full use of the time you have, but it will also give you an idea about what to expect once you get there. This prior insight, as well as your knowledge of your family’s health and needs will also help facilitate what family holiday insurance policy you will need. Another important aspect is your packing – knowing exactly what you will need, including the proper clothes, footwear, medicines, toiletries, and other necessities. But while you need to take certain items, you should also know what to leave out – you’ll want to leave as much room as you can for all the souvenirs you’re going to bring back!

Making sure your travel papers and related documents (such as passports, visas, reservation vouchers, and a copy of your family holiday insurance policy) are complete and readily accessible can also greatly minimise stress.

… Even Those You Can’t Plan For

Heading into the unknown is often part of what makes a new experience so exciting – unfortunately this sometimes means events that no one, not even the most conscientious parents in the world, can plan for. This is where family holiday insurance comes in; reimbursement for lost or stolen luggage (which can be comedic in movies but quite stressful in real life) is just one of the protections provided by a good travel policy. Flights can be cancelled, hotels can go out of business and a country can even suffer political unrest; fortunately, with appropriate cover you are not only covered against financial loss in the event you are forced to cancel or shorten your trip, you are also afforded protections such as evacuation in extreme situations or treatment in the event of medical emergencies or accidents.

A holiday trip, just like life itself, is an adventure – but with a little preparation, you can let yourself relax and enjoy it to the fullest.

Choosing the best family holiday insurance is more than getting an online comparison and buying the cheapest option you can find. There is more to what makes a policy worth your time and effort aside from its price.

One of the most important things to bear in mind is that there are many different types of travellers. Individual backpackers might be able to get the best value in a multi-trip policy that costs only £30, but families travelling together have different needs – including the age of the family members, the overall value of their luggage and their itinerary. It is for these reasons that there is no one recommended policy that can fit everyone. Instead, there are crucial factors that you need to take into account when deciding on the best policy for your family.

Do You Go On Multiple Trips?

Family holiday insurance can either be single trip or multi-trip, and the value of each really depends on how much travelling your family does in a year. Multi-trip policies cover any number of short trips within a calendar year; but if your family goes on holiday at least four times in a year, getting a multi-trip option will understandably save you money in the long run – not to mention lessen the hassle of going through the entire process every time you plan a trip. If you think that a multi-trip policy is a viable option, be sure opt for one that will cover the countries you frequently visit or would like to visit and scratch from the list the countries that you won’t go to, as that will affect the final price.

Do You Need Group Coverage?

When getting individual insurance, you only need to think about your personal needs – and most of the time that’s easier. But when choosing the best family holiday insurance, you need to consider every member’s individual needs. Generally, it will be cheaper to buy a policy that covers the entire family rather than one for each member. But again, there are further considerations to think about. For instance, when you get a policy that covers everyone, will that policy allow individual members to travel on their own or does it only stand if you travel together? You will need to find a provider that will be able to provide you with exactly the policy you need, depending on how often you normally travel individually and as a family. It might be difficult to find at first if your needs are specific, but it’s worth the extra effort.

Do You Settle for the Standard Limits or Do You Get Extra Coverage?

Every family holiday insurance policy will have a basic coverage listed. For some families this may suffice, but obviously not all families are alike. The typical standard coverage includes flight cancellation, baggage damage or loss, missed flights, emergency medical assistance and personal liability. However the amount covered may vary, depending on what you choose and on specific details you want to add, such as outdoor activities or sports that you want covered.