4 Things That are Guaranteed to Ruin Your Holiday
When it comes to vacations and holidays, a lot can go wrong. Sometimes things can go wrong before we even reach the airport. And given the current state of the travel industry, holiday and flight cancellations are ruining vacations at an alarming rate. If your once in a lifetime trip has been canceled or it’s gone awry for some other reason, it can feel as though you’ve wasted time, effort, and money. Not all of which are easy to get back. Making every moment count whilst you’re overseas is important, so why not make yourself familiar with the 4 things that are guaranteed to ruin your holiday and what you can do to prevent them! Read on to find out more.
Covid-19
The travel industry has never been under so much pressure. The global pandemic has seen thousands of flights grounded, holidays canceled, and trips of a lifetime ruined for millions of people worldwide. Sadly, there isn’t much we can do to stop Covid-19 from spoiling our travel plans, however fully understanding your consumer rights can give you the confidence you need to book your break and get your money back, should the worst happen. Creditfix has created a helpful infographic designed to help travelers, like you, understand their rights with clear advice on what you should do in the event of holiday cancellation. Click the link to find out more.Â
Theft
Picture reaching your destination and landing at the airport. You’re waiting around for a cab, then you look down and one of your bags is missing. Or maybe you’re walking through a busy public space and you have your wallet lifted. Before you know it, your holiday has been ruined before it’s even begun! As one of the worst vacation scenarios, being the victim of theft overseas can really put a spanner in the works.
If you are the victim of theft, you must file a police report. Even if the capture of the thief is unlikely, you’ll need this report for insurance purposes. When it comes to theft prevention is better than cure, so remember to keep your valuables hidden, invest in slash and theft-proof luggage, practice safe travel and don’t let your guard down.
Falling ill/getting injured
From food poisoning to tripping over in the hotel foyer, there are countless ways you could find yourself in the emergency room whilst overseas. Good hygiene practices will help keep illness at bay, and if you’re hurt in a public place, take photographs and document the area if possible. Taking out medical insurance will cover all your medical needs whilst abroad, so don’t travel without it!
And finally, your cards won’t work!
Whether you’re trying to buy a souvenir or pay for transport, suddenly realising that your cards don’t work, and you have no access to your money is a nightmare scenario for any traveller. Banks and credit card providers will often cancel account access if they’re concerned about suspicious activity. So, let your providers know where and when you’re travelling, to ensure they don’t cancel your cards! Writing down all your card and bank providers information is also a good idea.
