The perfect vacation should above all bring peace, relaxation and time with friends and family. So that families can concentrate on the essentials during the summer holidays, we recommend taking out travel insurance. This not only protects against financial damage, but also provides assistance in an emergency and relieves the burden on those affected and their relatives
Wolfgang Lackner, Chairman of the Board of European Travel Insurance AG
Vienna (OTS) – The summer holidays are just around the corner and anyone planning a family holiday knows that traveling with children can be a challenge. Unforeseen events can derail even the best plans. This makes it all the more important to be well insured so that you have support in an emergency. Here are some valuable tips to make the trip stress-free and enjoyable for all family members.
The perfect vacation should above all bring peace, relaxation and time with friends and family. So that families can concentrate on the essentials during the summer holidays, we recommend taking out travel insurance. This not only protects against financial damage, but also provides assistance in an emergency and relieves the burden on those affected and their relatives
white Wolfgang Lackner, Chairman of the Board of European Travel Insurance.
1. Good preparation
Find out early about entry regulations and medical requirements, such as vaccinations and check the validity of your passports. Choose destinations and accommodations that are suitable for children and offer different entertainment options. Travel doctors recommend vacationing in Europe for the first three years of life.
2. Get travel insurance
Particularly interesting for families: All children – even in patchwork – are insured until they turn 21 without being named. If you travel more often – according to the Europ Assistance holiday barometer, 39 percent of travelers want to go away more than once in the summer – it is sometimes worth taking out annual travel insurance, which covers all holidays, trips and excursions within a year.
The Annual complete protection contains extensive services, including cancellation and travel protection, medical services abroad (including outpatient and inpatient treatment), search and rescue costs, return transport, protection in the event of delays, luggage protection, and emergency support from the Europ Assistance operations center.
3. Take care of your health
When traveling with children, a child-friendly first aid kit is just as essential as an overview of medical care at the holiday destination. European travel insurance customers also have access to the “Reisedoc“ Available: Austrian doctors are available around the clock for tele-consultation. Small complaints can be clarified in a trusting conversation. You can reach the Reisedoc via the European app or via the service hotline +43 1 50444 00.
4. Keep an eye on costs
On average, Austrians plan to spend 2,499 euros on their summer vacation (source: Europ Assistance Holiday Barometer 2024). Often not taken into account when planning your budget: cancellation costs and medical treatments abroad. The former mainly affects families, as children become ill more often, which means that a trip cannot be started or has to be canceled early. The amount of medical treatment costs abroad is also underestimated and can quickly threaten one’s existence: a day’s hospital stay in the USA can cost up to 10,000 dollars, and repatriation to Austria after accidents or emergencies can quickly cost over 100,000 euros.
5. Create shared experiences
Plan activities that the whole family will enjoy. Excursions and experiences together strengthen family bonds and create unforgettable memories. Variety is also one of the magic words for a relaxing holiday. Plan your daily routine so that there is enough scope for spontaneous changes. This helps to avoid stress and make the vacation more relaxing for everyone.
EUROPEAN TRAVEL INSURANCE
European Travel Insurance is the largest Austrian travel insurer and part of the Generali Group. The Generali Group is one of the largest global insurance groups and asset managers. It was founded in 1831 and is represented in 50 countries with premium income totaling 82.5 billion euros in 2023. With more than 82,000 employees serving 70 million customers, Generali occupies a leading position in Europe.
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