{"id":27234,"date":"2018-05-21T15:14:08","date_gmt":"2018-05-21T09:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thomascook.in\/?p=27234"},"modified":"2026-03-19T17:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T11:55:07","slug":"6-unexpected-things-that-can-ruin-your-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomascook.in\/blog\/international-holidays\/6-unexpected-things-that-can-ruin-your-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Unexpected Things that Can Ruin Your Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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But sometimes things go wrong and the holiday turns into a nightmare. Here are 6 things to watch out for when travelling, whether in India or abroad.<\/p>\n

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1. Travel delays<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Yes, travel delays can happen to anyone. It\u2019s frustrating and it\u2019s worse if you have connecting plans. A delay at one end could make you lose your connection to the next leg of your journey.<\/p>\n

You can salvage the situation if you have a travel insurance<\/strong> policy. While it can\u2019t prevent the delay, what it can do, is compensate you for the new, last-minute ticket that you might have had to purchase to make up for the lost time. Buy travel insurance<\/strong> online<\/strong> before you leave for your vacation. You can choose an insurance plan as per your needs, such as family travel insurance online<\/strong> or travel insurance<\/strong> for senior citizens.<\/p>\n

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Must read:\u00a0Importance Of Travel Insurance While On A Trip<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2. Lost baggage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

If you thought delayed travel was bad, you haven\u2019t seen anything yet. Imagine you reach your destination, but your bags don\u2019t. And you are left with just the clothes you\u2019re wearing. Once again, a travel insurance<\/strong> policy comes to your rescue.<\/p>\n

It can compensate you for lost, stolen or damaged luggage. You also get reimbursed for any new clothes or personal items that you might need to purchase, including a new suitcase. Better to take family travel insurance<\/strong>, so that everyone\u2019s covered.<\/p>\n

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3. You run out of money<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You see something you just have to purchase or an exciting activity that you don\u2019t want to miss, but you don\u2019t have enough cash or you don\u2019t spot an ATM nearby. You\u2019re in a fix, unless you planned well and had the foresight to buy forex online<\/strong><\/a> and get a prepaid forex card<\/strong><\/a>. And because it is a preloaded card, you don\u2019t need to check live currency rates<\/strong> when you swipe it.<\/p>\n

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4. The all-inclusive package fails on food!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s say you booked an all-inclusive package and the food is just yuck. You don\u2019t want to compromise on your mood, so you decide to eat outside, but you hadn\u2019t budgeted for this scenario. Luckily, you were advised to buy forex online<\/strong> before you left. Spend that money and also book your forex<\/strong> from anywhere to load your card.<\/p>\n

5. You need medical care<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It could be because of the bad food from the earlier point, or it could just be sheer bad luck that you got a terrible bug or hurt yourself. You are in a new place, and your hospital bills need to be taken care of.<\/p>\n

Travel insurance is of immense help now. And you can book travel insurance<\/strong> online<\/strong>. Choose the best travel insurance<\/strong>, but do take care of what you eat and where you eat.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a senior citizen, it is important to purchase travel insurance<\/strong> for senior citizens that gives you a host of coverage benefits.<\/p>\n

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6. Your hotel bill is unexpectedly high<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You thought the fruits were complimentary, but apparently, they were not. And you realised this while checking out. Luckily you have a forex card (it\u2019s the best forex card<\/strong><\/a> since it saved you from a potentially embarrassing situation) and you can settle the bill without scrounging for last-minute cash.<\/p>\n

Before we leave you to make your holiday plans, one last word of advice. The best travel insurance online<\/strong> is one that gives you complete coverage in a crisis. And the best forex card is one that offers you safety, convenience and acceptability. Make sure you buy forex online – you can check live currency rates<\/strong> and purchase it when it is lower.<\/p>\n

With your insurance and forex taken care of, you are free to enjoy the vacation of your lifetime. Come back and brag about it on social media. You\u2019ve earned the right. Visit Thomas Cook<\/a><\/strong> website to know more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Holidays are great. You make exciting plans; get family or friends on board; you post about your plans on social media, even book your forex online<\/strong><\/a>, and are generally gung-ho about the much-awaited break.<\/p>\n