Travel Insurance - Food poisoning most frequent in Spain - 16/07/2008

Spain has come on top of the list, of destinations, where travellers experience food poisoning, according to the travel insurance provider, Halifax travel insurance. Spain came above other top holiday destinations, where many travellers have been affected by a 'Delhi belly' including Greece, Turkey and Egypt.

Moreover the survey found that of those who have had food poisoning, 38 per cent of holiday makers, lose two days of their holidays due to being unwell and use this time to recover. They also lose around £42.42p, from the cost of their trip.

Vicky Watson, a spokesperson for Halifax Travel Insurance, commented: "Having a long-awaited holiday dominated by the dreaded Delhi Belly is nothing to look forward to. Make sure that you do some online research and preparation before travelling by planning to go to restaurants with positive reviews from other travellers."

She added that 20 per cent of British holiday makers, have needed to find medical help, because of food poisoning, she also urged holiday makers, to take out adequate travel insurance policies before they travel abroad.

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