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Staycation insurance advice?

ChristopherM87
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edited 19 May at 4:52PM in Coronavirus Board
i want to book train tickets and B&B for a short break. What insurance can I get in case of another lockdown so I get my money back?

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  • [Deleted User]
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    You would have to shop around but you may also like to consider booking refundable train tickets and accommodation.  This will cost you more than non refundable but I think I would do this anyway from now on no matter what the pandemic situation.   
  • ChristopherM87
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    Tedber said:
    You would have to shop around but you may also like to consider booking refundable train tickets and accommodation.  This will cost you more than non refundable but I think I would do this anyway from now on no matter what the pandemic situation.   
    The B&Bs I'm looking at are non-refundable.
  • sheramber
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    edited 21 August 2020 at 8:00PM
    i doubt you will get cover as the  possibility  is now a known risk. Insurance is to cover for unexpected risks.
  • Thrugelmir
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    ChristopherM87 said:
    Tedber said:
    You would have to shop around but you may also like to consider booking refundable train tickets and accommodation.  This will cost you more than non refundable but I think I would do this anyway from now on no matter what the pandemic situation.   
    The B&Bs I'm looking at are non-refundable.
    Ask them what their policy is. 
  • silvercar
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    Standard travel insurance that covers COVID-19, stay sure is often quoted as one that offers this cover.
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  • sheramber
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    I think Staysure cover is only for those renewing annual insurance where they already had that cover.
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