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16 August 2006  Forget uni, let's go travelling
August and September are the key months for sales of gap year travel insurance policies according to a new report.

American Express travel insurance states that the period following the publication of A' Level results often sees "a mini travel boom", with around 100,000 students each year failing to secure a university place.

Whatever the reason their offspring choose not to take up a university place, parents are advised to plan ahead and ensure that their teenage children, however independent, are covered by adequate backpacker travel insurance.

Joanne Field, marketing manager at American Express insurance services, stated: "Like any other element of gap travel, insurance should be researched and planned as terms and conditions can vary widely.

"Parents want the peace of mind that a global insurer such as American Express can offer - not only the 24 world-wide emergency assistance helpline, but the reassurance that, with 1,700 travel service offices across the globe, there are people on the ground to help if necessary."

Young travellers are also advised to ensure that their gap year travel insurance covers them for the entire period that they plan to be away, especially if that extends over more than 12 months and that any adventurous sporting activities they plan to try.


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