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Gap Year Competition

Competition
Whatever you do on your travels, make sure you're covered!

Backpacker travel insurance from Columbus Direct is a very long stay single trip insurance policy.
It is different from annual travel insurance as your maximum trip length can be up to 365 days.
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TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING THIS GREAT PRIZE SIMPLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:

1) How much would it cost to be repatriated back to the UK from the USA if you don’t have travel insurance?

Correct, the answer is: £35,000 - 45,000 **

An emergency abroad can be really expensive if you don’t have travel insurance. Ensure you take out insurance that covers you for all activities you will be carrying out; be aware that consuming alcohol before an accident can make your insurance void and remember to always read the small print!
** figure supplied by FirstAssist Services Ltd.

Wrong answer. The correct answer is: £35,000 - 45,000 **

An emergency abroad can be really expensive if you don’t have travel insurance. Ensure you take out insurance that covers you for all activities you will be carrying out; be aware that consuming alcohol before an accident can make your insurance void and remember to always read the small print!
** figure supplied by FirstAssist Services Ltd.

2) Which of the following are you advised to always do before you travel abroad?



Correct, the answer is:
     Photocopy your travel documents and leave a copy with your family

Photocopying your travel documents including your passport before you travel and leaving a copy with your family can speed up the process of getting you back to the UK. Make sure you also take a copy with you and keep it separate from the originals in a secure location.

Wrong, the answer is:
Photocopy your travel documents and leave a copy with your family

Photocopying your travel documents including your passport before you travel and leaving a copy with your family can speed up the process of getting you back to the UK. Make sure you also take a copy with you and keep it separate from the originals in a secure location.

3) Which of the following can the British Consulates and Embassies do for you if you go to them for help while abroad?



Correct, the answer is:
     Contact your friends and family for you if you find yourself in trouble

British Consulates and Embassies, run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), are there to help you in an emergency. The British Consulates and Embassies can give you advice, offer names of English speaking lawyers, replace lost passports and offer general support but what they can’t do is interfere with the laws and customs of the country you are visiting. Research the laws and customs of the country before you travel and stick to them.

Wrong, the answer is:
Contact your friends and family for you if you find yourself in trouble

British Consulates and Embassies, run by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), are there to help you in an emergency. The British Consulates and Embassies can give you advice, offer names of English speaking lawyers, replace lost passports and offer general support but what they can’t do is interfere with the laws and customs of the country you are visiting. Research the laws and customs of the country before you travel and stick to them.

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Competition Terms & Conditions

  • The promotion is open to all UK residents aged 18 and over, with the exception of employees of the FCO or its partner agencies, and their immediate families.
  • Limit one entry per person and per e-mail address.
  • The closing date for receipt of entries is 12th March 2010.
  • The winners will be drawn at random under independent supervision from all correct entries.
  • The winners will be notified in writing within 30 days from the closing date.
  • The prize consists of 1 Columbus Direct Globetrotter Policy. For details on this policy, visit Columbus Direct
  • The prize is not transferable.
  • No cash or credit alternatives will be offered.
  • All prize travel will be subject to Columbus Insurance's general terms and conditions of carriage, to view visit www.columbusdirect.com.
  • The Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize instead of that which may have been advertised at any time before or after the draw if circumstances make it necessary.
  • The name and county of the prize winner will be available on the website www.gogapyear.com after 15th April 2010.
  • Entry in the draw signifies acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  • The winner may be required to participate in publicity. Note that by entering into this competition you agree to have your name released as the winner, should you be drawn as a winner of the prize.
  • To the fullest extent permitted by law, neither the promoter nor any other person or party associated with this promotion shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss or damage) or personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with either participation in this promotion or with any prizes offered.
  • The prize draw will be governed by English Law and Columbus Insurance's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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  • The promoter is the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH. Please do not send entries to this address.