London, England. – In times of economic uncertainty more and more people are looking to alternative modes of travel that will save them money, with many considering driving as the cheaper way to travel, especially if travelling as a group. As people use their cars more as part of their holidays, it is vital that they are protected by the correct car insurance.

Price comparison websites, such as comparethemarket.com, will not only help people compare cover to find the best for them, but are also another way for people to save money on their overall holiday costs.

With many expected to use their car to drive themselves to European holiday destinations, it is also important that drivers understand the rules of the road in the host country. For example France has recently made it compulsory for drivers to carry breathalysers, in addition to the requirement for drivers to have florescent jackets on-board for themselves and each of their passengers.

Simon McCulloch, Director of Insurance at comparethemarket.com said: “As people take to the roads this summer, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to compare car insurance policies, to find the best cover at the best price for their holiday. Car touring is one of many popular ways people use their cars in the summer, and with the increased usage there is increased risk of incident, therefore getting the right car insurance cover is an obvious first step to having a happier holiday.”

Specialising in more than just car insurance, comparethemarket.com provides customers with an easy way to find the right deal on a wide range of insurance and financial products including home insurance, van insurance, bike insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and credit cards. It also offers comparisons for a range of household utilities including electricity, gas, phone, broadband and digital TV.

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Have you ever lost a luggage during a travel?

Last year the total cipher for lost luggage enclosed 30 million items. A leading Australian insurance, named Travel Insurance Direct reported that these losses have increased since previous years.

Ian Jackson General Manager at Travel Insurance Direct explained that almost 30 million bags were misguided or mishandled throughout 2010, a 17 percent augment from the previous year.

He continued by saying:

“Unfortunately for travelers, growing traffic levels at airports worldwide have combined with extraordinary weather events to increase the chances of your luggage going missing,”

The company explained that the primary reasons of mishandling luggage were the troubles with flights, caused by the Icelandic volcano eruption and unexpected storms across North America & Europe. A total of 300,000 flights were cancelled throughout the year.

In a statement, Mr. Jackson tried to explain the efforts made, he added: “Until recently, airports had been making excellent improvements in their baggage handling processes and technology, but luggage loss is now on the increase again”.

“Fortunately, the majority of mishandled bags were reunited with their owners within 48 hours but there will still more than a million items lost last year and never seen again.”

“Unfortunately there’s nothing a traveler can do about flight disruptions, but there are still several simple measures travelers can take to reduce the chances and impact of lost luggage,” The most important thing of all is to ensure all luggage is properly labeled and never travel without adequate travel insurance.” , Mr. Jackson added.

The largest sector for the company is the lost, damaged and stolen luggage. On their website, Travel Insurance team listed at 10 lost luggage tips to ensure your luggage travels as safely as possible when en route to your next destination.

Now its time to think twice before fliying without a luggage insurance, in fact these days just by actually getting your luggage is a matter of luck!

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