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Last minute travel insurance, no problem.

There is plenty of research to show that we've been paying through the nose for our travel insurance, largely because we buy it from the travel agents at the time we book the holiday. Compared to the amount we're paying for the holiday itself, the travel insurance cost seems insignificant. But when travel insurance is bundled in with a holiday we can end up paying more than double the amount we would pay if we bought a policy separately.

It is, alas, easy to discover that you have suffered a theft or have been overcome by sickness whilst on holiday. Travel insurance is therefore very important, and is still relatively modest in terms of cost in relation to the peace of mind it offers to you as a traveller. It will cover you against a number of all too common problems, as well as those that are a little rarer (for example personal liability claims).

It is worth noting that travel insurance policies are not designed to compensate for loss of enjoyment through illness, curtailment, delay or any other cause. They are designed to compensate for actual loss, measurable in money terms.

Online Essentials offer fantastic rates for your travel insureance from as little as £8.99 for a week in Europe and Annual travel insurance policies from only £39.99. With a comprehensive level of cover included we offer great value at up to ½ the price of high street travel agents.