Travel Insurance

If you're planning a trip, we strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance. The last few years have reminded us how important it is - whether it's for flight cancellations, illness (Covid or otherwise), or needing to stay at home to care for an ill or elderly relative. We can recommend Columbus Direct whose annual multi-trip policy (in particular) is comprehensive and competitive, and available to residents in over 45 countries, for trips of up to 2 months at a time. Plus, as an i-escape client, you get a small discount by clicking the links below. Do it as soon as you book your holiday; that way, your initial deposits are protected too. 


Special Deals


Low-cost cover is available from Columbus Direct - click on your country of residence below to get a free quote now.





















UK Netherlands
Australia France
Spain Italy
Ireland Belgium

Or, if you're from another country: OBTAIN A QUOTE


What you can expect


Columbus Direct is a leading travel insurance specialist, established in 1988. They are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and their FCA Registration number is 311897. They have over 15 million customers worldwide, and were voted Best Travel Insurance Provider 2014 by the Your Money Awards. Typical benefits* include:



  • £15 Million - Emergency Medical & repatriation costs

  • £5,000 per person - Cancellation costs

  • £2,500- Loss, theft or damage of Baggage and Personal belongings

  • £500- Cash & Passport

  • £5,000- Scheduled Airline Failure

  • £50- Low Excess

  • Many pre-existing medical conditions covered

  • Over 80 sports activities covered for FREE

  • Tailor your cover to suit your needs

  • Free cover for children with annual family multi-trip policies

  • Free, no obligation on line quote in seconds


*Terms and conditions apply. While we've taken every effort to select the best fit, we cannot guarantee that every provider will meet your price and service expectations. Delivery of all services is the provider's responsibility and not i-escape's. i-escape receives commissions for bookings and purchases from Columbus Direct but we regularly evaluate our providers and are happy to hear about your experience with them. While we take no responsibility for the providers' services, your feedback will assist us in our ongoing assessment of their services.