{"type":"document","data":{"contentType":"onecms:productPage","flexPageMetadata":{"afmBanner":false,"description":"Check, Relax & Go! Travel with peace of mind, whether you're off on a holiday or a weekend getaway.","robotInstruction":{"noFollow":false,"noIndex":false}},"flexZone":{"flexComponents":[{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>If you enjoy taking regular city breaks or weekend getaways, a <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance\">continuous travel insurance</a> policy is ideal for you. It means you can head to the airport without having to think about arranging insurance each time. It’s also more cost-effective than taking out a single-trip policy several times a year. A <a data-type=\"internal\" href=\"/en/personal/insurances/short-travel-insurance\">single-trip policy</a>, however, may suit you better if you only go on holiday once a year.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Read more about the differences between single-trip and continuous travel insurance","url":"/en/personal/insurances/annual-travel-insurance"}],"title":"Continuous or single-trip?"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>Sometimes you need immediate help. For example, if your car cannot be repaired after an accident, or if you need to be admitted to a hospital. Or perhaps you need to return home urgently because a family member has passed away. In those situations, it’s reassuring to know that your travel insurance gives you access to professionals at an emergency assistance centre. They are available 24/7 and can take a lot of the practical arrangements off your hands, saving you a great deal of stress.</p>"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Read more about which medical expenses abroad are covered by travel insurance","url":"/en/personal/insurances/travel-insurance/medical-expenses"},{"text":"Read more about cancelling a trip due to the death of a friend or family member","url":"/en/personal/insurances/travel-insurance/death"}],"title":"Assistance from an emergency support centre"},{"componentType":"paragraph","richBody":{"value":"<p>There are countless travel tips out there, so we’ve selected some of the smartest ones for you:</p><ul><li>Save important phone numbers in your contacts. Also write them down on a piece of paper in case you lose your phone.</li><li>Flying with others? Spread your belongings across different suitcases, so you’re never left completely without essentials if one bag goes missing.</li><li>Help prevent burglary while you’re away by making your home look occupied.</li><li>Check whether your travel insurance covers medical expenses. Your health insurance may not cover everything abroad.</li></ul>"},"title":"A few more tips"},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"See all holiday tips"},"textLinks":[{"text":"Holiday theme","url":"/en/personal/vacation-check"}]},{"componentType":"linkList","iconTitle":{"title":"Would you like to know more?"},"textLinks":[{"text":"See all travel blogs","url":"/en/personal/insurances/travel-insurance/travel-blog"}]}]},"hasMacro":false,"id":"3d4e453b-c94f-44fe-aa72-68ce877a2e57","localeString":"en-GB","mainHeaderZone":{"componentType":"productHeader","coreHeader":{"body":"You probably don’t expect it, but something can always go wrong during your holiday. Your wallet might get stolen at that charming Italian market, or your tent could be damaged by strong winds. In situations like these, it’s good to be insured so you don’t have to cover all the costs yourself. At least then you can be sure your holiday won’t be ruined financially.","headerImage":{"extension":"jpg","original":"https://assets.ing.com/m/339da3cff9cd374d/original/vacation-hacks-1920.jpg","transformBaseUrl":"https://assets.ing.com/transform/ac2a6c8a-5ed7-4535-a120-bee82ca1dff2/vacation-hacks-1920","type":"image","width":1920},"subtitle":"Always a good idea","title":"Traveling with travel insurance?"}},"publishDate":"2026-09-01T12:56:42.746+02:00"}}