Here’s How to Take Family Holidays in Asia… Stress Free!

Can’t wait to get on the plane to your next amazing holiday? Don’t forget to invest in a hassle-free travel insurance for the family, mama!

We get it. You love to travel – bubs, stroller and travel crib included. With the proximity to gorgeous destinations that Asia has to offer, who’s to blame us for always wanting to get on a plane! But sometimes mama, things don’t go as planned. A sudden infection or a fracture and that well thought-out travel insurance makes or breaks the holiday. DirectAsia’s travel plans are perfect for holidaying families looking for peace of mind while heading to their next exciting destination!

With over 80% of travel claims settled within 24 hours, this could be the hassle-free travel insurance solution we all have been waiting for!

What’s covered?

Typically, you would expect travel insurance to cover medical and travel related expenses. DirectAsia’s travel insurance covers medical expenses, emergency evacuation, travel delays or cancellations, extreme sports and activities (as an optional benefit), theft of or damage to personal belongings, rental car excess and more.

The coverage also extends to emergency medical evacuation, should you need it – after considering relevant facts and the severity of the condition. Lost or damaged your SLR camera? They will also pay for loss or damage to luggage, valuables and personal items such as a laptop, mobile phone or your precious SLR that stocks all your holiday photos.

Offbeat travel to Myanmar and Laos

DirectAsia’s travel plans cover different zones – worldwide or just Asia. Within Asia you are covered across Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India. Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. So, if the lakes and rural plains of Myanmar beckon – there’s no reason to hold back!

Asking the right questions

Before buying any travel plan make sure you ask questions pertaining to your family’s lifestyle and travel frequency. There’s no point buying the cheapest coverage on the market when the plan doesn’t cover specific needs of your family. For instance, if you enjoy adventure sports like scuba diving, buy a plan that covers you for that specific activity. Similarly, if you travel frequently, it makes more sense (economically too!) to buy an annual plan so you don’t have to worry about travel insurance before each trip. DirectAsia recommends buying your insurance early once you’ve secured your flights and accommodation, as the policy covers against trip cancellation (within 30 days before the start of the trip) due to unforeseen circumstances such as natural disaster or adverse weather conditions, serious injury or sickness.

With annual coverage premiums starting as low as $329 per year for a family of four (Asia-only), DirectAsia’s travel plans are affordable too, mama. And signing up is super easy too! Simply visit their website and follow the links to get a quote. Or call them on 6665 5555 during operating hours (Mon-Fri, 8am-8pm and Sat 8am-5pm).

DirectAsia, www.directasia.com/travel-insurance, Tel: (+65) 6665 5555