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Travel Insurance: Single Trip vs Annual Multi-Trip
As we head into a new year, booking a holiday is usually high on many people's 'to do list' to beat the January blues. Typically more than 5 million...
Your Iceland Northern Lights guide
Iceland is one of the best places on earth to see the Northern Lights, and it’s one reason that millions visit the country every year. The Northern...
Turkey is on the rise… (and not just because it’s nearly Christmas).
Turkey is on the rise as a top destination for UK senior travellers, with new data from Just Travel Cover showing a 34% increase in Travel Insurance...
How will new EU border rules impact UK travellers?
Due to delays, the start date of the entry/ exit system has been postponed. IMPORTANT: Just Travel Cover cannot offer advice or guidance on this...
Can you afford NOT to take Travel Insurance?
The importance of Travel Insurance was highlighted once again by the ABI recently, after it was revealed claims increased more than 50% in 2023....
6 ways to improve your kidney health – World Kidney Day 2024
We are joining in with World Kidney Day 2024 to help raise awareness of kidneys, why they are important and how to improve your kidney health. It’s...
Five iconic TV and Film locations in New York
New York is one of the most famous cities in the world, and it's on many people's 'must-visit' list. With so much to offer, it's no wonder. This...
Five of the Best National Parks in the USA
One of the best ways to experience all the different landscapes and climate zones in America is by visiting one of the beautiful USA national parks....
Island-hopping in the Canary Islands
The Canaries are a perfect for an island-hopping adventure. A 4–5-hour flight from the UK will get to the islands and there are 16 ports and 8...
New York City at Christmas: is 4 nights enough?
New York is a popular destination all year-round, but December is a particularly busy time to visit, with Christmas and New Year celebrations in...
Five Hidden Gems in New York
From the Empire State Building to the Statue of Liberty, NYC is bursting with postcard-worthy attractions. However, New York is also filled with...
Is Route 66 The Ultimate Road Trip?
The United States of America (USA) has a population of almost 331 million residents and is the fourth largest country in the world, behind Russia,...
When is the best time of year to travel to the USA?
Deciding when to travel to the USA can be overwhelming due to the size of the country and the variety of climate and weather conditions by season...
Why do I need holiday cancellation cover?
Holiday Insurance Cancellation Cover Booking a holiday gives us something to look forward to, and planning your trip is an exciting time, but it’s...
Can I cancel my Greece holiday and does Travel Insurance cover wildfires?
Forest fires on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu have spread over the last week, with evacuation operations now underway and specialist support...
The ultimate guide to the Canary islands
With guaranteed weather most of the year it’s little wonder millions of us flock to the likes of Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote to soak the...
Just Travel Cover in running to be crowned Britain’s best
Travel Insurance specialists Just Travel Cover are aiming to be crowned “Best Travel Insurance Provider” at this year’s Insurance Choice Awards, ran...
Spain’s 3 essential documents you may require upon entry
For more information, view our Travel Insurance for Spain resource in the Destination Centre.The summer holidays have landed, and the FCDO has...
Foreign holidays still a priority despite cost of living crisis
Our recent research shows that sun-starved Brits will find the money for a foreign holiday this year, despite rising costs of fuel, food and energy...
Where will your next adventure take you?
With the launch of our brand-new destination centre and more countries now relaxing covid entry requirements; the question on our lips is “where...
Why Travel Insurance is still crucial for your trip to the USA
If you’re part of the 5million UK holidaymakers who head across to the pond every year, we have some fantastic news for you. In November the USA...
Why Travel Insurance could save you thousands
The world has changed a lot over the last two years. From the UK's departure from the EU to a global pandemic which brought international travel to...
Day two Covid-19 tests for travel scrapped for vaccinated holidaymakers
There was even more good news for travellers this week as the government announced that Covid-19 tests for travellers arriving into England are to...
Ski holidays boost as France lifts ban on UK travellers
People travelling from the UK to France will no longer have to self-isolate on arrival or show proof that their trip is essential from Friday...
10 Things I learned About Travelling After Covid-19
A member of the Just Travel Cover team jetted off for some winter sun this month, so we caught up with them to find out what’s changed and what’s...
Travel Insurance more important than ever as consumer confidence soars
The government’s decision to ease restrictions on international travel has sparked a flurry of holiday bookings and boosted consumer confidence,...
International Cruising is back – but what about Travel Insurance?
International cruising has been back for a while now, ever since the FCDO changed its advice in August 2021. The popularity of cruises has surged,...
Holiday hope for fully vaccinated travellers as most still want 2021 getaway
British holidaymakers who have been fully vaccinated could skip amber list quarantine rules under plans being drawn up by the government, according...
Travel Insurance for Portugal – everything you need to know
Do I need Travel Insurance for Portugal? Wherever you're going on holiday you should arrange your Travel Insurance, with the government again...
How does Brexit impact the EHIC card and Travel Insurance?
The new year brought about the end of the Brexit transition period, and with it some fundamental changes for UK travellers visiting Europe in the...
Vaccine rollout sparks holiday hopes
Millions of people missed out on holidays in 2020 due to the Coronavirus outbreak, but with two vaccines now approved in the UK and the roll out...
Bag a deal with Just Travel Cover Rewards
Buying Travel Insurance just got a little bit more rewarding thanks to our new app. Just Travel Cover Rewards, powered by Reward Me Now, part of the...
Great discounts from Sky when you buy Home Insurance
We have partnered with Fairmead Insurance Limited (renamed from Legal & General Insurance Limited) part of LV= General Insurance, to launch...
Could vaccine news pave the way for 2021 holidays?
England's second "lockdown" may have hampered hopes of a 2020 holiday, but the possibility of getting away next year became more of a reality this...
Just Travel Cover launches new Medical Advice Hub with Pharmacy2U
Just Travel Cover joins forces with Pharmacy2U Just Travel Cover has partnered with Pharmacy2U, the UK’s largest NHS-approved online pharmacy, to...
Bidwedge: new online tool to change your left-over holiday money back into Sterling
We have all been there - you get back from a week in the sun with a pocket full of foreign currency. If you're anything like me you will put it in...
Just Travel Cover launches Home Insurance SmartQuote tool thanks to new partnership with household name
We have partnered with Legal & General Insurance, part of LV= General Insurance, to launch JustHomeInsurance.com, providing Home Insurance...
How does the FCO advice on Spain affect my Travel Insurance?
Over the last few days the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) changed its advice on Spain, which will impact holidays to the mainland, the...
Everything you need to know about ‘Travel Corridors’ and quarantine-free holidays
Summer holidays are back on the table for millions of Brits as the Foreign Office (FCO) has updated its travel advice, publishing a "safe list" of...
Coronavirus update for shielding patients
With many of our customers managing long-term health conditions our partner Pharmacy2u has provided an update on the latest government advice, and...
Can I still buy Travel Insurance during Coronavirus pandemic?
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic the UK government are currently advising British nationals against 'all but essential travel', leading to many...
Coronavirus: Your questions answered
Coronavirus: Your questions answered On March 11 2020 the WHO (World Health Organisation) declared Coronavirus a pandemic. This means that our...
3.5 million Brits are putting themselves at risk
New research from ABTA revealed that more than 3.5 million Brits are putting themselves at risk by not taking out the correct Travel Insurance prior...
A guide to travelling with Diabetes
According to Diabetes UK, here are five things that everyone with diabetes should know. One in 15 of us live with diabetes – that’s 4.7 million...
10 tips for Travelling with Crohn’s and Colitis
This week (1-7 December) marks Crohn’s and Colitis week and we’ve partnered with the national charity, Crohn’s and Colitis UK to help raise...
10 Tips for Easier Travelling With Someone Who Needs Full Time Care
Bio: Hello readers! My name is Ella, I'm a globetrotting freelance writer and I usually cover articles on worldwide travel, British culture and...
12 Ideas For Your 2019 Holiday
Have you already booked your next holiday, or are you struggling to decide where to go in 2019? Well, with the help of of independent travel experts...
How to buy a holiday home overseas
As the summer comes to an end and we return from our holidays in sunnier climes, you certainly wouldn’t be alone in dreaming of having your own home...
What could a Boris Brexit mean for my next holiday?
Last month Boris Johnson became our new Prime Minister and the inevitable topic of leaving the EU (with or without a deal) has resurfaced, but with...
Halloween celebrations across Europe
Happy Halloween! It may be hard to believe that end of October is here again and Christmas is eight weeks away. Have you ever been on holiday at...
There is more to Yokohama than the rugby world cup final
The 2019 Rugby World Cup comes to a close this weekend with a repeat of the 2007 final as England take on the Springboks (South Africa) for the...
Just Travel Cover celebrates 20 years with charity fundraiser
This month marks our twentieth year in business and we marked the occasion with a celebration event for our staff, raising money for our charity for...
A guide to the 12 cities hosting the 2019 Rugby World Cup
The 2019 Rugby World Cup is underway with the first game taking place in the country’s busy capital, Tokyo last Friday. For the next six weeks...
8 benefits of taking part in Stoptober
We’re a week into “Stoptober,” the country's largest mass quit attempt that encourages people to quit smoking together. It lasts for 28 days as...
Travelling with a long term health condition
Whether business or pleasure, there’s always lots to remember when travelling abroad. You need to make sure you’ve got travel insurance sorted, sun...
How to avoid airport stress this summer
Summer is here and despite the extended heatwave it seems our airports are busier than ever with people heading overseas for a well-deserved break....
Why Diabetes and Heart Surgery didn’t stop Keith’s USA adventure
Enjoying Retirement Keith and his wife are both in their 60's and very much enjoying retirement. Travel is high on the agenda with the couple...
Blood Pressure UK – Know Your Numbers Week
Today (9 September) marks the start of ‘Know Your Numbers Week’ – the flagship awareness campaign organised by Blood Pressure UK, the only charity...
Could October be the savviest time of year to take a holiday?
If you're looking for a good-value break offering warm weather without the crowds then October could be the best time of year to book your break....
Guest Blog – Travelling South East Asia with Type 1 diabetes
Tips for travelling South East Asia with Type 1 diabetes Travelling with diabetes, or any chronic illness for that matter, can present a number of...
Just Travel Cover raises more than £6,000 for cancer charity
We’re delighted to announce that we have raised more than £6,000 for Macmillan, as our year-long partnership with the cancer charity comes to an...
How to stay in touch with home when abroad
Using a mobile abroad is something many of us are still cautious about thanks to stories of bill shock and people who came home from holiday to find...
AIG Travel Insurance now available as Insurance giant joins Just Travel Cover panel
This week we welcome one of the world’s leading insurance companies to our panel as we launch Unity Travel, underwritten by AIG (American...
Tips for eating healthy with diabetes while travelling
Bio: Hi there! I’m Cazzy, a type 1 diabetic with an ambition to become the first female who will travel to every country in the entire world with...
Seven things you must do when in Japan
It seems everyone is talking about Japan, with the “Land of the Rising Sun” fast becoming one of the must-visit destinations in the world. There are...
Travel tech is now outselling the holiday wardrobe
New research from ABTA says holidaymakers are now spending more on technology than clothes before their summer holidays. Pre-travel Brits are...
Insider tips for buying Travel Insurance
New research shows there is still much confusion around Travel Insurance, with millions of holidaymakers potentially putting themselves at risk when...
Why having Travel Insurance is important
The average cost of a Travel Insurance claim has increased by 22% in the past five years yet 1 in 10 travelled without insurance in the past twelve...
Five things you might not know about travel insurance
10 million holidaymakers don’t have the right cover. It’s hard to believe that in the last 12 months an estimated 9.9 million Brits travelled abroad...
Spain tops popular destination list for twenty-fifth year
A new study from travel body ABTA confirmed that Spain has been the most popular destination for UK travellers for the past 25 years. More than...
5 of Canada’s must-visit hot spots
Oh Canada... This Sunday marks Canada Day with the country celebrating its 151st ‘birthday’. July 1st marks the anniversary of the day the North...
Travel Insurance: The facts and figures that you need to know
To mark the launch of “Know Your Numbers Week”, set up by Blood Pressure UK, we’ve got some fascinating numbers, facts and figures to share with...
Seven Sunnier Shores for September
While the first day of autumn is still a couple of weeks away (23 September) it seems the British summer has well and truly been and gone. With grey...
Seven must-visit cities in the USA
From the ‘big apple’ to the ‘windy city’ and from LA to LV we take a look at our seven must-visit cities in the USA. There’s something from everyone...
Eight European holiday hotspots for summer 2019
British holidaymakers are increasingly likely to book a holiday to Europe this summer following the Brexit delay, with Spain, Greece and Italy some...
10 Things You Should Know When Travelling with Diabetes
Whether type 1 or type 2, diabetes is no barrier to travel, so as long as you make the right preparations (and have the right travel insurance) you...
Airport Parking, Hotels and Lounges
From packing your essentials to organising your insurance we know there are lots of things to think about when going on holiday and it can be a...
Do I need specialist Travel Insurance for a cruise?
Cruises continue to be a popular holiday choice, with one in 12 UK holidaymakers having been on one in the last 12 months - what’s more, 40% of...
How much does Travel Insurance cost?
Buying Travel Insurance is an essential part of your holiday planning and budgeting. The advice is always to arrange your Travel Insurance as soon...
A Mini Travel Bucket List for the Over 50s
Your 50s are a fantastic time to travel. According to a recent poll on the holiday habits of over 50s, almost 75 percent of people surveyed...
7 Christmas traditions around the world
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in another country? Presents, a big turkey and Christmas pudding are just a few of the...
9 Marvellous Christmas Markets
There’s nothing like a Christmas market to get you in the festive spirit, and Europe is home to some of the world’s best. With less than two weeks...
Is my EHIC valid after Brexit & do I need travel insurance?
Today (31 January) Brexit becomes a reality and we enter enter a transition period which will be valid until at least 31 December 2020. Your...
Our 14 top tips for sustainable travel
It seems nowadays everyone is doing their bit for the environment, from cutting down our use of plastic at home to buying eco-friendly cars or even...
The true cost of medical treatment abroad
Did you know that 10% of over 55s travel without insurance? Despite how young at heart you may feel, this is not a good idea. When you travel...
A Beginner’s Guide to Travelling Alone
Bio: Hello readers! My name is Ella, I'm a globetrotting freelance writer and I usually cover articles on worldwide travel, British culture and...
10 delicious European dishes to tempt your taste buds
The secret ingredient to the perfect holiday is great food and drink, and you’ll be spoilt for choice with what’s on the menu across Europe this...
How to pack your suitcase like a pro
We’ve all been there – trying to squeeze everything but the kitchen sink in to a 20kg suitcase for our holidays, even though we’re probably not...
Just Travel Cover Named Finalist For National Award
Thanks to YOUR votes we have been named as a Finalist in the "Best Travel Insurance Provider" category at this year's Insurance Choice Awards. After...
Compare Spain Travel Insurance
Us Brits can’t get enough of Spain, taking top spot it was the most post popular destination visited by our customers in 2018. Whether it’s sun...
Six Short Romantic Retreats
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner couples across the country will be setting off on romantic breaks this month - we take a look at some of...
Compare Travel Insurance for Japan
In 2018 more than 31 million tourists visited Japan making it the fastest growing holiday destination of the decade. Japan has set a target of...
5 unforgettable safari holidays
We’ve seen a boom in adventure holidays in recent years with interests and experiences now taking priority over luxury and comfort. Adventuring is...
5 medical conditions that might prevent you from flying (and the alternatives)
For many people it’s so easy to hop on a plane and venture off for a week in the sun. However, if you have recently had medical treatment, that...
Top seven tips for successful solo travel
There has been an increase in the number of** people travelling on their own** with more than one in six travellers taking a solo break in the past...
Everything you need to know about baggage cover
We know that waiting for your luggage at the airport is not a part of your holiday that you look forward to, but at least you know once collected...
Five Reasons to choose Just Travel Cover
1. Compare prices You can compare prices from a panel of leading insurers. Once you complete our quote form you’ll receive prices for up to 24...
Just Travel Cover begins partnership with Age UK
At Just Travel Cover we believe it is important to give something back and, because of that, corporate social responsibility is something close to...
Travel Insurance tips for your winter break
Figures from ABTA show that 4.7 million Brits headed for a winter break during the Christmas and New Year period last year. Whether you’re visiting...
Top 12 short-haul holiday destinations for 2018
Last weekend was known as 'Sunshine Saturday' - predicted to be the busiest day of the year for holiday bookings; did you get booked up for your...
5 Winter Sun ideas for 2018
As the cold weather draws closer and shorter UK days dawn we’re already dreaming of our next holiday. If you’re lucky enough to be planning an...
13 must-know phrases for your next visit to Spain…
You’ve booked your ticket and your bags are packed for your next Spanish adventure, but what could make your holiday even better? Learning the...
Travel Insurance: Should I declare my medical conditions?
fIf you plan on going away, whether on a European city break or a two-week escape in the Mediterranean, securing Travel Insurance is a crucial...