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WORLDWIDE | Tuesday, 1 January 2008 | Views [3036] | Comments [2]

You've decided to take off on your next travel adventure and it's time to start getting organised and start planning your trip. So where do you go to get the best advice?

Check out Lonely Planet's New Travel Checklist

The Lonely Planet Travel Checklist is now available as a one-stop spot to find handy planning tips on everything from visas, travel insurance and flights to staying healthy and crafty packing.

You'll get the best advice from Lonely Planet's roving authors as well as a printable checklist and special offers on a range of travel services. It's the perfect preparation for the perfect trip. Go to: www.lonelyplanet.com/travelchecklist

Tips from World Nomads - Lonely Planet's trusted travel insurance provider.

Here are a few things to consider when choosing your insurance to make sure that you will be covered on your adventure:

* Cancellation: It's no fun if you fall ill before you leave and can not go on your trip. To claim though, you have to buy your insurance policy when you buy your trip. Not all insurance policies cover cancellation, so please read the policy wording relevant to you carefully

* Lost or Stolen Gear: most travel insurance policies have a per-item value limit – make sure its high enough to cover your gear or choose a policy that allows you to increase the limit.

* Medical expenses over and above evacuation: check that your cover includes emergency treatment while away and transport to bring you home – remembering that insurance providers will usually insist on getting you home as soon as you are fit enough to travel.

* Adventurous Activities: look carefully at what your policy covers - you may find that you are not covered to do all of the adventurous activities that you are planning while you're away.

* Personal Liability: Accidents happen. If it's found to be your fault and someone decides to sue you, you want to be covered.

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Comments

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I would like cover from the 9th to the 26th of April for a river raft trip with a recognised company,Rapid Creek, Please advise.. I am going with 17 people and want to insure my daughter as well.We are both English.

Terri McGovern Apr 8, 2009 11:47 PM

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I will be hiking in Switzerland August-Sept 2009. I am in excellent condition but 66 years old. Pleae recommend isurance coverage accordingly

Thanks
Robert

robert laseur Jul 1, 2009 1:29 AM