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Expect the Unexpected: Travel Troubles and Being Ready
28 April 2022
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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED:
Travel Troubles And Being Ready
Travel is at its best when you don’t have to worry about anything spoiling it. Here are some common holiday problems and how to prepare.
So, your hotel is booked, your itinerary confirmed, and you’re all set for your ‘Cuti-cuti Malaysia’ road trip. Before you start the car though, it’s good to be aware of where things could go off the rails and what you can do to be prepared.
Unexpected Travel Troubles
1) Last Minute Cancellations
Not all holidays go south while you’re on them. Sometimes they stop before they even start—imagine falling sick 2 days before and having to cancel. Depending on your hotel and pre-paid plans, this can be expensive.
2) Extreme Weather
As the 2021-2022 Malaysian floods showed, Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with. Whether at your destination, your origin or somewhere in between, freak weather can turn a trip upside down.
3) Sickness or Injury
Illnesses and injuries can run the range from trivial to serious; not to mention the extra travel complications that may arise when you factor in COVID-19. It may not even be you who gets sick, but a partner or dependent.
4) An Emergency
Illnesses and injuries can run the range from trivial to serious; not to mention the extra travel complications that may arise when you factor in COVID-19. It may not even be you who gets sick, but a partner or dependent.
5) Big Medical Expenses
Whether it's a bill you racked up while on holiday, or a nasty sickness you brought home, medical issues from your travels can stick with you long after the trip is over.
Fret Not! You Can Prepare
Stay up to date
with weather conditions
Remember to check the news on areas to avoid in the event of a sudden weather change. You wouldn’t want to find yourself being stranded in your car while on a holiday.
Be careful
and stay alert
Remember to take copies of important documents, let your friends and family know where you’re headed, and always keep an eye on your belongings.
Invest in a good
travel insurance plan
Even on a domestic road trip, the peace of mind knowing any unexpected events will be covered can help you enjoy your trip even more.
Get covered when you travel locally from only RM3/day with SafeTrip
Here are some of its key benefits
- Can be bought instantly via the Touch ’n Go eWallet app
- Travel inconvenience: Travel cancelation or loss of deposits - up to
RM5,000
- Medical expenses (excluding COVID-19) - up to RM100,000
- Accidental death and dismemberment - up to RM100,000
- COVID-19 cash assistance upon hospitalisation - RM100/day (up to 10 days)
Disclaimer: SafeTrip is a product underwritten by AIA General Berhad and can only be purchased through the Touch ’n Go eWallet app.
REFERENCES
https://www.travelinsurance.com/trip-cancellation-coverage-covered-reasons/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2021/08/27/trip-cancellation-tips-getting-out-your-vacation/8215971002/
https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/covered-reasons-trip-cancellation
https://www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/home/articles/travel-safety-tips
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED:
Travel Troubles And Being Ready
Travel is at its best when you don’t have to worry about anything spoiling it. Here are some common holiday problems and how to prepare.
So, your hotel is booked, your itinerary confirmed, and you’re all set for your ‘Cuti-cuti Malaysia’ road trip. Before you start the car though, it’s good to be aware of where things could go off the rails and what you can do to be prepared.
Unexpected Travel Troubles
1) Last Minute Cancellations
Not all holidays go south while you’re on them. Sometimes they stop before they even start—imagine falling sick 2 days before and having to cancel. Depending on your hotel and pre-paid plans, this can be expensive.
2) Extreme Weather
As the 2021-2022 Malaysian floods showed, Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with. Whether at your destination, your origin or somewhere in between, freak weather can turn a trip upside down.
3) Sickness or Injury
Illnesses and injuries can run the range from trivial to serious; not to mention the extra travel complications that may arise when you factor in COVID-19. It may not even be you who gets sick, but a partner or dependent.
4) An Emergency
Illnesses and injuries can run the range from trivial to serious; not to mention the extra travel complications that may arise when you factor in COVID-19. It may not even be you who gets sick, but a partner or dependent.
5) Big Medical Expenses
Whether it's a bill you racked up while on holiday, or a nasty sickness you brought home, medical issues from your travels can stick with you long after the trip is over.
Fret Not! You Can Prepare
Stay up to date
with weather conditions
Remember to check the news on areas to avoid in the event of a sudden weather change. You wouldn’t want to find yourself being stranded in your car while on a holiday.
Be careful
and stay alert
Remember to take copies of important documents, let your friends and family know where you’re headed, and always keep an eye on your belongings.
Invest in a good
travel insurance plan
Even on a domestic road trip, the peace of mind knowing any unexpected events will be covered can help you enjoy your trip even more.
Get covered when you travel locally
from only RM3/day with SafeTrip
Here are some of its key benefits
- Can be bought instantly via the Touch ’n Go
eWallet app
- Travel inconvenience: Travel cancelation or loss
of deposits - up to RM5,000
- Medical expenses (excluding COVID-19) - up to
RM100,000
- Accidental death and dismemberment - up to
RM100,000
- COVID-19 cash assistance upon hospitalisation - RM100/day (up to 10 days)
Disclaimer: SafeTrip is a product underwritten by AIA General Berhad and can only be purchased through the Touch ’n Go eWallet app.
REFERENCES
https://www.travelinsurance.com/trip-cancellation-coverage-covered-reasons/
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/advice/2021/08/27/trip-cancellation-tips-getting-out-your-vacation/8215971002/
https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-advice/covered-reasons-trip-cancellation
https://www.nationwide.com/lc/resources/home/articles/travel-safety-tips
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