Without insurance, even a mild heart attack in the US could set you back €0.25 million, an air ambulance from within the EU comes in at about €20,000, while a last-minute holiday cancellation could add up to €3,000
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The cost-of-living crisis appears to be without end but there are still people with money to spend with new research highlighting a desire among many to travel overseas on multiple holidays this year.
A new survey from multitrip.com suggests that 53 per cent of Irish people already planning to enjoy three or more holidays in 2026 and the weeks ahead is when the key booking windows will open.
But while many will happily spend thousands of euro on holidays in the sun – with Spain by far the most popular destination for Irish holidaymakers – a considerable percentage will refuse to spend modest sums that could protect them and their families and their finances should things go wrong at any point between now and their return from their summer jollies.
The managing director of multitrip.com, Jason Whelan, s
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