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2.2m adventure-seeking travellers uninsured
25 July 2006
New research shows 16 per cent of holidaymakers - or 2.24 million travellers - taking part in adventure activities this year will be uninsured.
The most common actvities for uninsured tourists to take part in were cycling and trekking with a fifth of those involved being uninsured
These were followed by canoeing, water sports, sailing and horse riding with one in ten of those partaking in these activities failing to get cover.
Travellers trying scuba diving and ski-ing were most likely to be insured.
Pat Brady, of AXA, which carried out the survey, said: 'Travel insurance is a necessity for anyone holidaying abroad, especially if you plan to take part in any adventure activities.
'If you are injured during these and need medical treatment, your bill could run into thousands of pounds. Travel insurance should help ensure that if you do encounter problems on holiday, the disruption and cost is kept to a minimum.'
© Adfero Ltd
The most common actvities for uninsured tourists to take part in were cycling and trekking with a fifth of those involved being uninsured
These were followed by canoeing, water sports, sailing and horse riding with one in ten of those partaking in these activities failing to get cover.
Travellers trying scuba diving and ski-ing were most likely to be insured.
Pat Brady, of AXA, which carried out the survey, said: 'Travel insurance is a necessity for anyone holidaying abroad, especially if you plan to take part in any adventure activities.
'If you are injured during these and need medical treatment, your bill could run into thousands of pounds. Travel insurance should help ensure that if you do encounter problems on holiday, the disruption and cost is kept to a minimum.'
© Adfero Ltd
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