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...How Brexit could affect your holidays
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...2019 travel resolutions: travel more and better in 2019
A new year brings a wealth of new opportunities. Here’s why travelling more and better should be your top New Year’s resolution. Broaden your horizons
...How to be a holiday eco-hero
“The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest. It is the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird
...Top 10 safest countries to visit in the world 2018
Safety is a number one priority for us on holiday. Or at least it should be! You might think that staying close to home in
...The best reasons to holiday abroad at Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year… Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, leftover turkey and the return of The Pogues. What more could you
...Double award winning AllClear – Gold at industry awards!
We are delighted to have won two awards at the Insurance Times Awards 2018! AllClear won GOLD for Personal Lines Broker of the Year, and gained the Silver
...10 of the best Christmas markets in Europe
No December would be complete without a visit to a Christmas market. With lights illuminating festive decorations and the buzz of a crowd, it’s enough
...Will your EHIC card still be valid after Brexit?
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...2019 travel resolutions: travel more and better in 2019
A new year brings a wealth of new opportunities. Here’s why travelling more and better should be your top New Year’s resolution. Broaden your horizons
...Double award winning AllClear – Gold at industry awards!
We are delighted to have won two awards at the Insurance Times Awards 2018! AllClear won GOLD for Personal Lines Broker of the Year, and gained the Silver
...Ryder Cup Prize Draw 2018
How to win £100 American Golf vouchers We’re celebrating the Ryder Cup 2018 with a prize draw for £100 in American Golf Vouchers! All you
...A holiday for ME
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...Travel insurance for cancer: Let’s keep it simple
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...Martin Lewis talks specialist travel insurance
“You have a pre-existing condition… You’ll be looking at some form of specialist insurance policy to get the price down, places like AllClear Travel…” – Martin Lewis
...Top 10 up and coming city breaks in Europe
European city breaks are big business, and with so many great destinations to choose from travellers are spoiled for choice! So we’re helping you get
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...10 stunning places to visit in Russia during the World Cup
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...Enter our Royal Wedding Prize Draw
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...How to be a holiday eco-hero
“The environment is where we all meet, where we all have a mutual interest. It is the one thing all of us share.” – Lady Bird
...5 top tips for buying the right travel insurance
Naturally, the first thing many people check is the price of the quote, but how often do you really explore what you’re covered for? Research from
...Palma de Mallorca – The ideal city break
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...10 stunning walled cities to take your breath away
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...Your Holiday Bucket List
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...How to enjoy this summer without watching the World Cup
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...New study discovers how holidays help you live longer
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...The best autumn holiday destinations
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...Can I fly after a stroke?
A stroke can have an impact on many aspects of your life, including when you’re able to travel again. But as the saying goes, you
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With the FIFA World Cup set to kick off, excited football fans will be descending on Russia to enjoy the beautiful game and absorb the
...The best destinations for travelling with pets
Phone? Check. Keys? Check. Passport? Check. You’re all set for an exotic adventure abroad, except for one thing: what to do about the dog? In
...The best reasons to holiday abroad at Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year… Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, leftover turkey and the return of The Pogues. What more could you
...Enter our World Cup Prize Draw to Win £100
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...6 Gardening Tips for While You’re on Holiday
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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down
...Top 4 Halloween Breaks & Destinations in Europe
The countdown to the witching hour has begun! And you don’t have to travel far for a good fright night… While the US has long
...5 ways to prepare for solo cruises
Solo cruises are becoming increasingly popular, especially among mature travellers. For one thing, they give you plenty of freedom to enjoy your favourite activities
...Holiday Ideas & Destinations For Older Couples
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...Over 50 and fabulous: Travel adventures from our customers
Our customers are more adventurous than ever! We’re proud to say that many are getting round to those trips of a lifetime in far flung destinations,
...Everything You Need To Know About Fit To Fly Certificates
The first step for planning any holiday with a medical condition is confirming you are fit to travel. This can be checked by simply speaking with
...5 important questions to ask about your travel insurance
There’s so much to love about holidays… Experiencing a new culture, family time, the local restaurants, a change in weather and the list goes on.
...What Dementia Friends can teach us during World Alzheimer’s Month
We’ve been getting into the spirit of World Alzheimer’s Month this September, and as such, we’ve been keen to learn as much as we can
...Medical Conditions That Prevent Flying & Finding Alternative Methods
For many holidaymakers health plays a huge role in planning a trip. And for some, living with certain medical conditions mean’s they can’t fly to
...How Brexit could affect your holidays
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...Solo Travelling Over 60 – Singles Holiday Ideas / Inspiration
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...How Long After Hip Replacement Can I Fly?
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...Guest blog: It all started with a hat
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...Travelling with medications: How to pack your hand luggage
A missing tablet can be a lot worse than forgetting a towel! So packing takes on a whole new priority when you’re travelling with medication.
...Top 10 safest countries to visit in the world 2018
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...Which countries require you to have travel insurance?
You wouldn’t be surprised to hear AllClear recommending travel insurance! But did you know… For many countries you are now required to show proof of
...Five stunning wedding locations to rival the Royal Wedding
With the world eagerly watching another Royal Wedding, fiances might look on in envy at the location of Windsor Castle for Prince Harry’s and Meghan
...Wow us with your holiday snaps and win £100!
Got the January blues? Sick of hearing about Brexit? No doubt we all are, so let’s talk about holidays instead and the chance to win
...Top 10 Best Holiday Gadgets
We live in the age of the gadget. Whatever your needs, it seems there is a piece of kit out there to cater for it!
...How to enjoy worry free holidays with your pet at home
Us Brits are a nation of proud animal lovers. So when it comes to going on holiday, leaving them behind can be a painful wrench!
...What Is Curtailment? Do All Insurance Policies Cover It?
As the author Hans Christian Andersen said: “To travel is to live.” And we Brits tend to agree, with 15% of us holidaying abroad in
...10 awe-inspiring stories from bloggers who live with dementia
As it’s World Alzheimer’s Month we’ve been spending a lot of our time reading up on dementia and its effect on people’s lives. Little did
...Travelling With A Disability – Disabled Holiday Ideas & Tips
Compared with the amazing feats of Prof. Hawking, our Paralympians and wounded war veterans, going on holiday with a disability is achievable for most! In fact, it’s
...Why you shouldn’t take seashells from the beach
A lot of us will remember family holidays on the beach where we first collected seashells in a bucket! And for some, collecting shells becomes
...Will your EHIC card still be valid after Brexit?
You might think you’ve heard enough about Brexit over the last couple of years, and particularly the last couple of weeks! And yet there are
...Finding happiness after cancer
Friend of AllClear, Avril, was previously diagnosed with cancer. After overcoming active treatment and her fears for the future, she is planning to launch a centralised
...How to get fit when you are over 50
2018’s summer of sport has well and truly begun! Our cricketers hit Australia for six England’s World Cup team are bringing football home A smashing
...10 of the best Christmas markets in Europe
No December would be complete without a visit to a Christmas market. With lights illuminating festive decorations and the buzz of a crowd, it’s enough
...Can You Fly With A Blood Clot?
All you need to know about flying after a stroke Many holidaymakers ask, “Can I fly after a stroke?” And the short answer is yes. But
...Preparing for a holiday when you have a medical condition
Preparing for a holiday is exciting! You’ve chosen this year’s adventure, and you’re putting the final details in place for what you hope will be
...When you can fly after having DVT
How long you need to wait for a holiday Up to one in every 1000 people are affected by Deep Vein Thrombosis in the UK
...7 Tips to Help Your Garden Blossom this Summer
Friend of AllClear, Diana Morgan is a blog-post writer, social media marketer, and eco-retailer. In this guest post, she shares her top 7 tips to
...Announcing our prize winner for August!
Drum roll please… It is time to announce the winner of our Trustpilot prize draw for August! Every single one of you who writes a Trustpilot
...Passports for cruises: When you’ll need them
Taking a cruise is up there with the most luxurious types of holiday one can have. The possibility of all inclusive food, accommodation and entertainment,
...Cuba for the over 50 traveller
Friend of AllClear, Diana Morgan is a blog-post writer, social media marketer, and eco-retailer. In this guest post, she shares her experience of a recent
...Do I Need Travel Insurance? Is It Worth It?
How much travel insurance you really need So you like to travel but every travel insurance policy feels the same… You choose the cover which
...Accessible sailing holidays around the world
Few things in life are as satisfying as the feeling of the wind in your hair as your sailboat carves its way through the deep
...Do I need travel insurance for Europe?
How to choose the right cover for a European holiday Each country in Europe has different healthcare systems, EHIC rules and crime rates. And
...5 Best holiday destinations for sports fans
For diehard sports fans, it’s easy to figure out your next destination (hint: it’s wherever your team is playing that week). But there’s a handful
...The 5 best ecotourism holidays for mature travellers
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...10 things that make a great British holiday
You might be able to take a Brit out of Britain but you can’t remove the Britishness. So how do we handle our holidays abroad?
...Over 50s guide to travelling in Spain
For the mature UK traveller, Spain has long been our most popular holiday destination! And it’s not only us that love it’s picturesque beaches and
...Movember: Why men don’t talk about mental health
The month of November is all about growing wacky moustaches, making heaps of money for charity and, crucially, raising awareness of men’s health issues. That’s
...Top 4 injuries to avoid on holiday
Getting injured whilst away is a holidaymakers worst nightmare! Not only are you in a foreign place, but you might not speak the language or
...6 accessible destinations for wheelchair users
Over the last few decades, there’s been an international push to rework infrastructure so that it’s more accessible for wheelchair users. Countries all over the
...10 things not to say to someone with cancer
From an early age, we all have some awareness of cancer. The UK’s Office of National Statistics estimates that 822 new cases of cancer are
...5 top tips for travelling while pregnant
Travelling while pregnant can be a very different experience to every other time you travel in your life! And even if you’re already a mother,
...Exploring Europe in a campervan: A customer story
Sue Ashmore and her husband Roger have always travelled. They own a campervan and have holidayed all over Europe, including France, Spain, Italy and even
...Tips for travelling with the grandchildren
Do you have a fun summer planned with the grandkids? Spending time with the grandchildren during their summer school holidays can be so much fun,
...Enter our Easter Prizedraw
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...Have you checked if your holiday is ATOL protected?
ATOL protection – What it is and why it’s Important Aside from travel insurance, when planning your trip it’s wise to check the ATOL status of
...Celebrity series: Travelling with lupus
American singer and actress Selena Gomez was in the news recently following her kidney transplant, due to Lupus. We wish her well and it looks like she’s
...The top 5 city breaks in Europe
Looking to escape the daily grind? Check out these getaways for a new city experience in Europe Here are five fantastic city escapes in Europe
...3 top destinations for travelling with children
Bringing young children on a big family holiday can give you wonderful moments for the photo album. But get your planning wrong, and you’ve got
...5 destinations for Valentine’s Day
Travelling can be a romantic activity at any time of year, but no more so than on Valentine’s Day. If you and your partner are
...Solo travelling for seniors
Why travelling on your own in your later years is wonderful after all The senior traveller going solo has many advantages. You have more time,
...Over 65? Why a cruise should be your next holiday
Over 65? Why a cruise should be your next holiday Cruises are designed to be accessible If you, your partner or a member of your
...10 things not to say to a traveller aged over 65
Baby Boomers have still got it With Baby Boomers reaching new longevity milestones in the UK, it’s estimated that the number of people aged 65
...Celebrities Turning 50 in 2018
2018 – another year, and of course, another birthday. For some there will be important milestones, like sweet 16 and 21. For others a number
...Announcing the winner of the April Trustpilot Prize draw
Gather around! It is time to announce the winner of the AllClear Travel Trustpilot prize draw for April. Every single one of you who wrote a Trustpilot
...Guest blog: Alan and Bevs’ tips for travelling around the world
Below is a blog contribution from Bev and Alan, a couple who spent a year travelling around Asia and the rest of the world. In
...5 spooky destinations for a Halloween holiday
Compared with Christmas or other holidays, not too many people travel on Halloween. But it doesn’t have to be that way! There are many
...Top tips for Christmas market madness
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...Venturing the globe with heart conditions: Customer’s inspiring story
The diagnosis Lynne Joseph has always loved to travel. Now in her late 60s, Lynne and her husband James prefer cruise holidays, finding them a
...Most popular holiday spots this summer
Have the latest travel trends over taken our traditional favourites? Travelling the world is no longer just a dream for the few. Exotic and far
...10 things people with diabetes want you to know
Within the UK around 6% of the whole population has diabetes. That’s quite a lot for just one medical condition! Roughly 3.5 million people in fact, across
...How do you spend money when on holiday?
We at AllClear have been looking at holiday spending money this month and are considering the launch of our own dual-branded pre-payment currency card. Having
...Single trip versus annual multi-trip cover
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...Why a heart condition didn’t stop Graham’s favourite holidays
A customer story Enjoying retirement Graham Cole and his wife, both in their mid-to-late 70s are enjoying their well-deserved retirement going on three to four
...7 ways to save money when travelling
How to keep your money in your pocket and your feet travelling Going on holiday is probably the best way to forget about the worries
...Champion Jockey chooses AllClear to overcome travel insurance hurdles
Bob Champion (68) is one of the country’s best-known jockeys, made famous for winning his battle against cancer and recovering to ride – and
...12 top tips when you’re travelling with a disability
Planning for a holiday when you have a disability If you are one of the millions of people around the world who have the time
...Wise investment pays off for cardiac patient
Here is Barry Everett’s customer story. A man who travels a great deal, but had a double cardiac arrest. He was planning his next trip
...Reduce your risk of diabetes by drinking wine?
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...Travelling with an angioplasty: From presidents to print salesmen
Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and angioplasty. Words you don’t often hear in the same sentence… So you may be surprised to discover that, despite
...Travellers over 65: Inspiring stories
Wanderlust knows no age limits You might think that traveling around the world is only for backpackers in their 20’s on a gap year
...Guest post: Stoma travels in Kyrgyzstan
Before being diagnosed with colon cancer in 2010, Evelyn Wood travelled extensively in business and had lived in a number of African, European and Asian
...Do you consider the level of healthcare in a destination before you choose to go on holiday there?
The weather, the culture, sightseeing, the food, a friend’s recommendation and how long it takes to get there may all be things you’ll be considering when
...The 6 best travel destinations for seniors
Senior travellers are an important niche within the travel industry, and for good reason: they tend to have the time and money to travel to
...Exploring the world when you have MS
Multiple sclerosis can be unpredictable, yet solid travel plans can help minimise any holiday disruptions. And since The National MS Society of America have stated travel
...Prepare for summer during “Sun Awareness Week 2017”
Sun Awareness Week – the 8th-14th of May From the 8th until the 14th of May 2017 is sun awareness week, and with summer
...Celebrity series: Travelling with parkinson’s
Michael J. Fox is probably one of the most famous people with parkinson’s disease. And for good reason. Apart from being a star actor, he’s
...Heart transplant patient challenges scariest Disney rides
Below is a blog contribution from Nicola Hague, a heart transplant patient who had a devastating stroke at the tender age of just 18 which
...Top 5 destinations for women travelling solo
The world is a big beautiful place, and getting away to some seriously gorgeous destinations is easier than it’s ever been – especially for women.
...Your holiday checklist
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...Announcing our prize winner for September!
Drum roll please… It is time to announce the winner of our Trustpilot prize draw for September! Every single one of you who writes a Trustpilot
...AllClear in the Press: Mary’s medical claim in Mexico
Read the full story of how we made sure Mary was looked after, including first class flights and her own private room in hospital after
...Christmas at home versus going on holiday
Christmas is a special time of year… Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, leftover turkey and the return of Mariah Carey. What more could you
...6 disability travel blogs you need to read
Everyone loves to travel, meet new people and try new things. These bloggers are not letting anything stop them from seeing the world. They are inspirational,
...Travelling with prescription medication
If you need prescription medication for your medical condition, speak to your GP about your travel plans in advance and they will be able to
...Your travel medicine bag
Your travel medicine bag Being prepared while on the road Where you’re going on holiday and what’s in your travel medicine bag matters. Did you
...Musician with asthma left singing tale of woe
Below is a blog contribution from Joe Lethbridge, a musician who lives for the moment and has always loved it. What he didn’t count on was
...Flying with high blood pressure
Flying with high blood pressure As long as your high blood pressure is well controlled, it should not be a reason you can’t fly or
...Travelling the world when you have rheumatoid arthritis
This blog tells the inspirational travel story of an AllClear Customer, Patricia Senior. The obstacle of getting travel insurance for medical conditions Having suffered from
...A holiday disaster averted – an AllClear customer story
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...Top 5 holiday destinations if you’re over 70
The trips you should consider for your next holiday Holidays can prolong your life – it’s true! Research by Dr Filep in 2010 found that
...12 tips for travelling with someone who has dementia
We all complain about it – but travelling to our holiday destination can actually be quite fun. It’s not just a means of getting to
...Announcing the winner of the February TrustPilot Prize draw
Drum roll please! It’s time to announce the winner of the AllClear Travel TrustPilot prize draw for February. Every single one of you who wrote a TrustPilot
...Announcing the latest AllClear winners!
Drum roll please… It is time to announce the winners of our Trustpilot prize draws in May and June – and the winner of the
...Travelling with metal implants
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...Guest post: Holiday without MSing all the fun!
by blogger Lisa Helms Travelling when you have Multiple Sclerosis can feel a little nerve-racking. I used to be absolutely petrified of travelling with this
...4 holiday destinations with great healthcare services
If you’re a senior traveller or have a pre-existing medical condition, researching the healthcare system of your destination can take on extra importance. Of course,
...Movember: What you need to know about men’s cancers
For this installment of our Movember series, we turn our attention from the male mind to the male body, focussing on men’s cancers. Testicular and prostate
...Tips for flying with COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects millions of people around the world, including more than 2% of the UK’s population. If you have COPD, you’ll
...Travel Insurance: Winning hearts and minds
Below is a customer story from Michael Burt, a man who received the country’s first ever beating heart and wanted to travel to the US. Having
...10 things not to say to someone with a heart condition
A heart condition can refer to an umbrella of disorders affecting the heart, such as cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and heart attacks. Within
...Single trip travel insurance to America
How to plan a holiday to the USA From shopping in the Big Apple to seeing the sights of Washington DC, testing your luck in
...Protect yourself from these 7 travel scams
Don’t fall victim to these travel scams Travel is an amazing part of life. The chance to experience new cultures and see new sights is
...Avoiding travel insurance claim disputes: Our top tips
Our top tips for avoiding travel insurance claim disputes Our research shows that almost three quarters (73%) of holidaymakers fear that their insurers will not
...How to get a seat upgrade on your next flight
Find out how you could earn yourself a little upgrade on a flight It is becoming more difficult than ever to obtain a free upgrade
...Flying with diabetes
Holidays are a time to relax and forget about your worries. For those flying with diabetes, your travels should be no different. With a little
...Announcing the winner of the March Trustpilot Prize draw
Attention please! The time has come to announce the winner of the AllClear Travel Trustpilot prize draw for March. Every single one of you who wrote a
...Inspirational travel stories: Adventures after 70
Below is Chris Smith’s AllClear customer story. He is an avid traveller who did not let age or medical conditions cut short his adventures When
...Everyday should be “National Nurses Day”
Make way for Nurses Day We explore the benefits of having nurses in our lives, especially when reaching our tender years Since May 12th is
...Could chocolate be the answer to heart disease?
With Easter just over, and all the chocolate eggs still waiting to be consumed, we decided to investigate that favourite of all sugary sweets –
...Double lung transplant recipient travels the globe with the help of AllClear
Double lung transplant recipient travels the globe Her dilemma After receiving a double-lung transplant in 2009, Kirsty Geddes, now in her late 20s, was more
...The worst destinations to fall ill on holiday
The following data was gathered and produced in 2015, so please note that some conditions may have changed since then. These are the worst destinations
...Inspirational travel stories: Vi’s trip to St Petersburg
Ballet and opera in Russia What happened to Vi? In 2012 I’d had a major shoulder injury which required invasive surgery. I’d swum 32 lengths
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