Cover for Gap Year Travellers Essential, Says Go Travel Insurance

BASILDON, England, November 17 - As swine flu threatens to make a resurgence, Go Travel Insurance have
reinforced the need for gap year students to take out proper cover before
they embark on their trip.

With the number of UK cases of the H1N1 virus increasing to an estimated
84,000 last week, and the onset of winter sparking a new wave of cases,
travel and health officials are keen to get the 'be prepared' message out to
the public, especially those planning to travel to affected areas of the
world.

A spokesman for Go Travel Insurance stated: "Gap year travellers need to
take particular care to make sure they are properly covered."

"It's the Gap year market that most commonly misidentifies the type of
cover they need, often being unaware that most standard annual policies are
not suitable for them. With swine flu on the increase, that extra element of
unpredictability makes it imperative that people ensure they have the right
level of cover."

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office receives more referrals for help from
gappers than any other type of traveller.

Destinations like China, Canada, and of course Mexico and the US are
fighting against a surge of H1N1 activity as flu season approaches.

About Go Travel Insurance

Go Travel Insurance has been selling travel insurance online since 2000,
providing instant quotes with quick, easy and secure online buying.

Whether it's a single trip policy, or annual travel insurance, Go Travel
Insurance offers a truly end to end service, with claims, call centre and
medical screening, all handled in-house in the UK, giving a customer-focused
and professional service every time.

Go Travel Insurance is a division of Drakefield Insurance Services
Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services
Authority.

Gina Rudd - Marketing and Public Relations Manager - Telephone + 44-1268-592-172 - Go Travel Insurance, West Wing, 6 Miles Gray Road, Basildon, Essex SS14 3HJ