I have booked for a coach tour to Ireland crossing by ferry from Wales
in a coach. I didn't book the holiday insurance in the brochure but I
have now seen that it says I *must* have holiday insurance.
So how necessary is it?
Where do I go to change my money?
I have never traveled far before so please excuse my ignorance
Drew

Drew wrote:

    > I have booked for a coach tour to Ireland crossing by ferry from Wales
    > in a coach. I didn't book the holiday insurance in the brochure but I
    > have now seen that it says I *must* have holiday insurance.
    > So how necessary is it?

I think it's a good idea, though if you are an EU citizen you'll be
entitled to use their health system, and getting back on a stretcher
won't be that expensive. Of course, if the tour company won't let you
on the bus without, then it's necessary. You can get it from the
postoffice or boots.

    > Where do I go to change my money?

Just bring some pounds with you for emergencies, and use your normal
bank card to withdraw money from automated tellers.

    > I have never traveled far before so please excuse my ignorance

Ireland's a breeze - you may regret choosing a bus tour, but you will
enjoy it.

joan
--
Joan McGalliard, UK http://www.mcgalliard.org

Joan McGalliard wrote:

    > Drew wrote:
    > > I have booked for a coach tour to Ireland crossing by ferry from Wales
    > > in a coach. I didn't book the holiday insurance in the brochure but I
    > > have now seen that it says I *must* have holiday insurance.
    > > So how necessary is it?
    > I think it's a good idea, though if you are an EU citizen you'll be
    > entitled to use their health system, and getting back on a stretcher
    > won't be that expensive. Of course, if the tour company won't let you
    > on the bus without, then it's necessary. You can get it from the
    > postoffice or boots.

Thank you for your reply. It is most appreciated.

    > > Where do I go to change my money?
    > Just bring some pounds with you for emergencies, and use your normal
    > bank card to withdraw money from automated tellers.
    > > I have never traveled far before so please excuse my ignorance
    > Ireland's a breeze - you may regret choosing a bus tour, but you will
    > enjoy it.

I have four days when there's no touring and I will be able to look around
by myself. Sitting on a coach and being able to view the scenery seemed a
good idea in light of the fact I detest driving and on my short trips to
'the seaside' I missed out on all the views while trying to spot hidden
speed cameras and dodgy drivers. Whatever happens it will be a welcome
break.
Thanks again for your reply.
Drew

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    > I have booked for a coach tour to Ireland crossing by ferry from Wales
    > in a coach. I didn't book the holiday insurance in the brochure but I
    > have now seen that it says I *must* have holiday insurance.
    > So how necessary is it?

For Ireland, not at all from a health point of view. You have full
reciprocal rights as an EU citizen under the Irish healthcare system, which
is at least as good as the crumbling NHS:

DON'T buy your insurance from the tour operator - it's a rip-off. Check the
post office, or invest in an annual policy - much better value.

    > Where do I go to change my money?

You need Euros. You can order these at the bank or the post office, or
online (google for "foreign exchange UK"). If you have a VISA or MasterCard
and a PIN number, you'll be fine in Ireland - ATMs are widespread. Plus,
they are so used to tourists from the UK that lots of places will accept or
change sterling (but the rate won't be as good)

"Peter McGurk" wrote in message
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    > "Drew" wrote in message
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    > DON'T buy your insurance from the tour operator - it's a rip-off. Check
the
    > post office, or invest in an annual policy - much better value.

Used the Post Office in 2001 as they were competitively priced but found
www.churchill.co.uk were cheaper in 2002.

Adrian.
www.selfdrivecamping.co.uk