Deposits - Unless otherwise stated, deposit payments are: Up to 4 days, £60 per person. 5 days, £80 per person. Some special events, such as concerts and sports tours have a higher deposit, which is advised with the tour information.
Holiday Insurance - This holiday insurance policy includes cover if you receive a positive COVID-19 diagnosis within 14-days of your scheduled departure date or and have to cancel your trip. Cover also includes non-UK medical treatment and additional accommodation, repatriation and travel expenses if you are diagnosed with COVID-19 during your trip.
This travel insurance policy is arranged by Towergate Travel.
Travel insurance policies are underwritten by ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd on behalf of Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales with company number 13436330 and whose registered office address is 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 5BN. Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number 955859. You can check this on the Financial Services Register by visiting: https://register.fca.org.uk
ERGO Travel Insurance Services Ltd (ETI) is registered in England and Wales, company number 11091555. Authorised and regulated by the FCA, register number 805870 and registered office: 10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, EC3M 5BN.
It is a condition of booking that you take out a holiday insurance policy for trips outside of the United Kingdom, again it doesn’t have to be the policy that we offer you.
Should you wish to take out this holiday insurance please include the appropriate premium when booking your holiday.
Number of Days | Adults price | Kids price | |
up to 4-days | £25 | £15 or Optional FREE Insurance* | |
5-days | £35 | £16 or Optional FREE Insurance* | |
* Optional Kids Go Free offer: Children under 12 travelling by coach with a parent, grand-parent, aunt, uncle or legal guardian can be insured for free – just choose a family insurance policy at the time of booking. | |||
All premiums stated include Insurance Premium Tax (IPT). |
Demands and Needs - This insurance policy will suit the demands and needs of an individual or group (where applicable) who have no excluded pre-existing medical conditions, are travelling in countries included within the policy terms and who wish to insure themselves against unforeseen events detailed in the cover section below. Subject to the terms, conditions and maximum specified claim limits.
Important - We will not provide you with advice about the suitability of this product for your individual needs but will be happy to provide you with factual information.
Summary details of the insurance cover provided, which also includes 24-hour medical emergency service provided by Towergate Assistance, are detailed below. Full details of the key benefits, conditions and exclusions will be included in the Policy Booklet, Table of Benefits and Insurance Product Information Document (IPID), copies of which will be sent to you with your confirmation of booking. In any event you may ask for a specimen copy of these before booking should you wish to examine this in advance.
Section of Cover | Maximum Sums Insured and / or Benefits Per Person | Excess Per Person |
Emergency Medical & Repatriation Expenses | £2,000,000 sub-limited as follows: |
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Cancellation | £2,000 |
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Curtailment | £2,000 |
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Personal Accident | £15,000 (subject to age) |
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Personal Possessions | £1,500, sub-limited as follows:
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Personal Money | £200, sub-limited as follows:
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Passports & Other Documents | £200 | Nil |
Baggage Delay on Outward Journey | £100 after a completed 12-hours delay | Nil |
Missed Departure |
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Nil |
Travel Delay & Abandonment |
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Hijack Benefit | £50 for each completed 24 hours up to £500 | Nil |
Personal Liability | £2,000,000 | Nil |
Legal Costs & Expenses | £25,000 | Nil |
COVID-19 Cover |
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Residency - The cover under this policy is only available to United Kingdom residents being defined as: Any person who has an address in the United Kingdom, has lived in the United Kingdom for at least 6 of the last 12 months, and is registered with a General Practitioner in the United Kingdom.
Health Conditions
IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING WITHIN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Please consider the following questions in relation to you, anyone to be covered by this policy, or any colleague:
If you answer YES to any of the above 4 questions, then your pre-existing medical conditions will not be covered by this policy and we are unable to extend the cover to do so. If you are within your 14-day cooling off period and you decide this policy is no longer suitable for your needs, you may be entitled to a full refund of the premium paid. Please contact us to discuss this further.
If you answer NO to the above 4 questions, then please also proceed to questions 5 and 6 below to complete the assessment.
If you answer YES to question 5 and 6 above, then you do not need to contact us with details of your pre-existing medical conditions, and your insurance policy’s standard terms, conditions and exclusions will apply.
If you answer NO to question 5 or 6 above, then your pre-existing medical conditions will not be covered by this policy and we are unable to extend the cover to do so. If you are within your 14-day cooling off period and you decide this policy is no longer suitable for your needs, you may be entitled to a full refund of the premium paid. Please contact us to discuss this further.
IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM
Please consider the following questions in relation to you, anyone to be covered by this policy, or any colleague:
If you answer YES to any of the above 4 questions, please contact MediScreen on 0344 892 1698 to discuss extending cover for your health conditions. If we can extend cover, we may charge an additional premium for doing so. Your pre-existing medical conditions will not be covered, unless you tell us about them and we accept them in writing, and your policy may be cancelled, or your claim rejected or not fully paid.
MediScreen’s office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
Changes in Health - Important note: this applies to all destinations, excluding trips solely within the United Kingdom. You must also notify MediScreen immediately on 0344 892 1698 if there is any change in your medical circumstances between the date you first purchased your insurance policy and the date your holiday is due to begin. If you do not take the appropriate action, or if you withhold information which we should reasonably be made aware of when considering the provision of cover, then your policy may be cancelled, or your claim rejected or not fully paid. If we can extend cover, we may charge an additional premium for doing so.
If your trip is solely within the United Kingdom then you must obtain confirmation from your medical practitioner that you are fit enough to take the trip and this must be noted on your medical records so that in the event of a claim you are able to provide this evidence if required by us. Failure to do so may invalidate your policy.
You must also tell us as soon as reasonably possible if you are no longer a resident in the United Kingdom. Not the right level of cover to meet your Travel Insurance needs?
If we can't offer you the cover you want, or your premium is higher than you wanted because you have medical conditions, you may be able to get help by accessing the MoneyHelper travel directory at: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/insurance/travel-insurance-directory?source=mas# or by calling 0800 138 7777 (Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).
Significant or Unsual Limitations or What is Not Covered
Cooling Off Period - Examples of these and other conditions and exclusions are contained within the policy wording, a specimen copy of which is available upon request. If after purchasing a policy from us should you find it does not meet your requirements, you have 14 days from the date of receipt of the policy documents or before departure, whichever is less, to cancel the policy and receive a full refund of your premium.
Gold Crest Holidays Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.
Please click here to view the Travel Insurance Policy Wording, Table of Benefits and the Insurance Product Information Document (IPID).
Please click here to view the Status Disclosure Document.
Not the right level of cover to meet your Travel Insurance needs? - If we can’t offer you the cover you want, or your premium is higher than you wanted because you have medical conditions, you may be able to get help by accessing the MoneyHelper travel directory at: https://traveldirectory.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en or by calling 0800 138 7777 (Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm)