Travel insurance for round the world trips

Students taking time out from their studies, whether before going to university or after completing their degree, are often hoping to combine travel with taking part in voluntary work (for a wide range of opportunities, check out www.findagap.com). Direct Line’s Discoverer Travel Insurance provides comprehensive cover for students while they are away – and peace of mind for their friends and family.

Discoverer travel insurance runs for up to 12 months in Europe and 550 days worldwide. Your policy may be extended, however only in the case of either a medical emergency or as a result of a delay in your scheduled transport out of the country.

As a large part of student travel is the opportunity to try out new activities, you’ll be pleased to know that you’re automatically covered for any or all of the following, as long as they are being arranged by a recognised provider of the service: bungee jump, abseiling, elephant trekking, jet skiing, kayaking, white water rafting up to grade 3, scuba diving, surfing and water skiing. Please contact us if there is any activity you wish to try and aren’t certain whether you’re covered.

Discoverer travel insurance covers personal possessions for up to £1,000 (subject to a single item limit of £250) and up to £500 in personal money. A crucial aspect of Direct Line‘s Student Travel insurance is that you’re covered for up to £5 million per person in medical and emergency expenses. It may sound a lot, but if you fell ill while doing voluntary work in a remote part of Africa or South America, it’s reassuring to know that you’d have sufficient cover for any emergency.

Direct Line’s Discoverer Student Travel insurance is a flexible, cost-effective way to make sure you are insured. Why not get a quote today?