82% of Britons holidaying locally this year could end up with massive bills because they have not purchased travel insurance.

Many holidaymakers, holidaying within Britain this year may have thought they have beaten the recession but don’t realize that they still need travel insurance to cover circumstances such as cancellations or lost luggage.

It is believed that many ‘Staycationers’ will not purchase travel insurance as medical expenses will be covered by the NHS, but costs related to travel cancellations in case a family member falls ill.

‘People we spoke to simply didn’t think travel insurance for the UK was important,’ says Simon Purnell, a director at EssentialTravel.co.uk. ‘

Whether you’re jetting across the globe or holidaying in the UK this year, the right insurance is essential.’

‘Luggage can still be lost on a domestic flight and trips may still have to be unexpectedly cancelled, it really doesn’t matter where you are travelling to.’

But holidaymakers shouldn’t worry of the price of insurance adding greatly to the holiday.

Stuart Bensusan, also a director at EssentialTravel.co.uk said: ’60 to 70 per cent of the cost of travel insurance when you are abroad is for medical problems so to insure yourself for travel in the UK is actually very affordable as you won’t need the medical cover.’

Mr Bensusan adds: ‘Cancellation is the second most popular claim on travel insurance after medical fees so it is wise to make sure you have insured yourself for your UK break.

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