Getting ready to go: holiday essentials

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Date: Tue, 19 Oct 2010 Time: 2:20 AM
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It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement leading up to a well-earned holiday so it's no surprise that people are sometimes not as organised as they could be when the big day rolls around. It's worth taking the time to make sure you have everything in place well in advance of your trip so that you can sit back and relax when it comes time to board that aeroplane.

The first big item on your list after booking your flights and accommodation should be travel insurance. While some may see insurance as an annoying additional expense the truth is that you can't afford to be without it. And it needn't be expensive - be sure to shop around online and find the best deal for your needs.

Also remember that there are specialist providers out there for specific groups that might otherwise find it difficult to find reasonably priced cover. For example, while many providers will raise premiums disproportionately for older customers, there are certain providers that specialise in travel insurance for over 65 year-olds.

Another holiday essential that you'd do well to organise in advance is your foreign currency. Many people make the mistake of rolling up at the airport and changing their cash at the provided booths - but they pay over the odds for leaving it to the last minute. By shopping around for the best rate online you can save significant amounts of money, which can all go on enjoying yourself once you land. For the best deals order you currency way in advance of your trip; you may have to wait a few weeks for delivery of the money but you'll be getting a top notch deal.

Similarly, pulling up to the airport car park and paying on-the-day charges for airport car parking is short sighted. Go directly to the parking provider's website and book your slot as far in advance as you possible can to secure the best deal. If you're not sure which parking facility you'd like to use then use a specialist comparison site to check all of your available options. All you'll need to do is to enter your departure and arrival dates and the airport you're flying from and the site will provide you with all the information you need.

It can also be a good idea to pre-book items or services you'll be using once you land; by going online and investigating the best prices for car hire or attraction tickets, for example, you could save a pretty penny over simply turning up on the day.

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If you're planning a trip away, why not look into travel insurance for over 65 year olds?