With its reputation for awe-inspiring views and lush greenery, it is little surprise that many people have long dreamt of visiting New Zealand. However, lots of people decide to wait until after they have retired to finally make the trip. New Zealand is a long haul destination, and to really enjoy the country and get the most for their money it is a good idea to enjoy a lengthy stay – more than some people’s annual leave or other commitments will allow them. What’s more, by the time they have retired, plenty of people have saved up a nest egg that will allow them to fulfil their dreams.
If you have waited for years to take the once-in-a-lifetime trip and are finally at the point of booking the flights and arranging activities to do once you’re out there, the odds are that you will be quite excited about your impending trip and travel insurance is unlikely to be the foremost thing on your mind. That said, it is essential that you secure a good travel insurance policy – especially on such a long-haul, costly trip.
While it is vital that you get travel insurance on any trip, even UK staycations, if you fail to secure good cover on a trip to New Zealand the consequences could be costly, leaving you significantly out of pocket. This is because travel insurance provides a safety net, paying out if anything should go wrong.
With Staysure travel insurance for over 75s, customers receive cancellation cover of up to £5,000 per person, meaning they are protected before they even step foot out of the door. If you have to cancel a long haul trip, it is likely to cost a lot more than a mere European jaunt would due to flight costs.
One of the biggest benefits of a travel insurance policy is the great medical perks. When you’re in a foreign country, falling ill can be an absolute nightmare due to sky high medical bills and, on some occasions, the cost of repatriation. If you’re holidaying in Europe, the European Health Insurance Card provides something of a safety net by entitling you to the same state-provided healthcare as a national of that country. It is no replacement for travel insurance, but still handy, although this does not apply outside the continent.
Staysure covers more than 220 pre-existing medical conditions free of charge, meaning you do not have to be held back by any long-standing health issues that have made you weary of travelling abroad in the past. In total, customers are entitled to up to £10 million medical and repatriation cover. While no-one wants to think of anything going wrong on holiday, this ensures that should you fall ill, you won’t have to worry about money on top of everything else. It also offers medical screening for more serious conditions.
What’s more, this insurance policy will cover you for up to 31 days away, giving you plenty of time to explore New Zealand to your heart’s content. What’s more, there are plenty of different levels of cover that can be tailored to suit your exact requirements, ensuring you’re not paying a penny more or less than you need to be. For people who are travellers at heart, there is also an annual multi trip policy available, which allows you to jet off for up to 183 days each year, and there are no age-based restrictions on medical cover.