School's out for the summer this week for many British students, with a considerable number planning to head off on holidays with their friends or to embark on gap year travels around the globe.
However, despite the fact that many travellers will be setting off with managing a small budget at the forefront of their minds, youngsters have been warned not to avoid paying for travel insurance.
Insurance provider Swiftcover claims that 100,000 teenagers could be putting themselves at serious risk by not taking out a travel insurance policy for their trips, however near or far they intend to voyage.
Aside from insurance, the main tip to teenagers intending to head overseas is to remain vigilant at all times to prevent themselves from ending up in compromising situations in a foreign country.
Furthermore, the company is encouraging extreme sports fans to ensure they are covered for such activities by their travel insurance policy.
Packing a first-aid kit - including essentials such as plasters, scissors and antiseptic cream - has also been hailed as a valuable strategy for backpackers.
