Holiday health
General travel advice
Helpful hints to reduce the risk of injury or illness while on holiday
European health insurance card
Find out more about what the card covers and how to apply
Health factors
Remember to tell us about any pre-existing medical conditions before you take out travel insurance
Avoiding disease abroad
Advice on avoiding more serious holiday illness, such as malaria
Beat jet lag
If you're travelling long haul, chances are you'll suffer some of the symptoms of jet lag - here's how to minimise the effects
Travel health insurance
Why it's important to have travel insurance to cover emergency health treatment while on holiday
Travel medical insurance
Accidents can happen on holiday - make sure you have travel insurance to cover emergency medical expenses
Fitness holidays
Make sure you have a decent level of fitness as well as the right travel insurance first - here's what you need to know.
Holiday health checks before you travel
Before you go on holiday, you need to make sure that you have covered all the relevant health issues – immunisations, taking prescription medicines with you and informing your travel insurer of any pre-existing medical conditions.
Other useful information:
Winter sports and activity holidays
Backpacking
Tips and advice on how to stay safe on your gap year or round the world trip.
What is an EHIC?
More information on the European Health Insurance Card, which has replaced the old E111 form. Find out why you need travel insurance too.
Find out moreSummary of cover
Find out what is included in our travel cover and options available to you.
