Despite having travel insurance, we would all rather not get il while we are away on the holiday of a lifetime.

Tesco travel insurance offered these tips in order to stay healthy abroad and if you cannot stay healthy, how to make a successful claim.

Tesco travel insurace says "prevention is better than cure" when on holiday.

"Ensure you look after yourself, make sure you eat and sleep well while abroad. If you do fell ill, write down your symptoms and check to see whether anyone else in your party is feeling the same.

"Monitor your temperature regularly and get to a nurse or doctor who speaks English. If you are distressed, contact the emergency services."

Your insurance policy should come with a 24-hour emergency number, so call your insurer if you need any treatment and they will be able to give you advice on what to do.

Take your policy and follow its instructions if you will need to claim. Keep any documentation so you can back up what you say and make sure you take your European Health Insurance Card if you are travelling in Europe – it entitles you to the same medical treatment as locals and your insurer will probable require you have it.