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10 Common Travel Insurance Myths Debunked

Think travel insurance is too expensive or unnecessary? In this blog, discover the truth with these 10 travel insurance myths debunked. Learn why you need it today!

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28th Apr 2025 • 10 min read
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Have you been feeling tired and fatigued? Then you might need a holiday. Read this guide to find some of the common signs you need a break.

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Tommy Lloyd
23rd Dec 2024 • 6 min read
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What To Do If Your Airline Goes Bust

Discover essential tips on how to protect yourself from airline bankruptcy, including the importance of ATOL protection, the benefits of using a credit card, and the value of travel insurance.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
15th Nov 2024 • 5 min read
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Unpacking Travel Insurance - How to Choose Wisely

When it comes to travel insurance, the idea that "it's all the same" is a misconception. In this article, we'll explore why travel insurance is not a one-size-fits-all product.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
5th Nov 2024 • 11 min read
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Christmas Gift for Travel Lovers in Your Life

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for the travel lover in your life? This guide reveals the perfect gifts for any globe trotter.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
28th Oct 2024 • 5 min read
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Stoptober

In its 13th year, Stoptober has arrived! Dr Sarah Jarvis offers expert insights and advice on quitting smoking, highlighting the benefits and providing resources to support your journey to quit.

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Dr Sarah Jarvis, MBE
1st Oct 2024 • 8 min read
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Holiday Clichés We Can't Resist

To celebrate the return of summer, we’ve compiled a list of the top holiday clichés that Brits simply can't resist! How many do you indulge in?

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
18th Jun 2024 • 12 min read
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Why is Travel So Important?

Uncover the magic of travel with our guide to understanding why travel is so important. Learn how to enrich your life through the power of transformative travel experiences.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
25th Apr 2024 • 18 min read
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The UK’s attitude to Post-COVID Travel | MTC

We asked 2,000 Brits about post-COVID travel and their thoughts and feelings about having to take a vaccine to travel. Here are the findings.

Tommy Lloyd
Tommy Lloyd
15th Dec 2020 • 6 min read
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We've won another British Travel Award!

For the second year running, Medical Travel Compared has been announced as the silver winner of Best Travel Insurance Provider in the prestigious 2020 British Travel Awards.

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Tommy Lloyd
15th Dec 2020 • 3 min read
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What are the UK’s top travel anxieties in 2021?

We asked 2,000 Brits about their travel anxiety in both a pre-and post-COVID world. Our results highlight the UK’s biggest travel fears and our general travel anxieties.

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Tommy Lloyd
19th Nov 2020 • 5 min read
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