03 September 2005 Travel insurance vital to fill the gap
According to ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents), as many as 200,000 youngsters will travel the world on a GAP year before going off to university.
While this is an exciting chance to take a break from education and to see some of the world, too many people are failing to prepare sufficiently for their trips.
Andrew Wilson, director of Planet Wise, commented: "Travelling is a great experience, but if you are expecting to find a hot version of England, you'll be caught out.
"A staggering 70 per cent of gap year travellers do little or no preparation before their trip.
"If you haven't thought ahead, you will arrive at your destination and stand out as someone who doesn't have a clue where they are or what they're doing."
Breaking your leg whilst overseas could cost £2,500 without adequate insurance in Europe, or even a staggering £14,000 in the US.
On top of this, travellers are being urged to think about other issues such as visas, immunisations and currencies.
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