Wildfires in France raise holiday cancellation and insurance questions
As wildfires disrupt south-west France during the peak summer holiday season, travellers are questioning whether they can recover costs for cancelled trips.
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Wildfires continuing to disrupt parts of south-west France during the height of the summer holidays have left many travellers wondering if they should cancel their plans. With holidaymakers facing severe disruptions in the affected regions, a central concern is whether they will be able to get their money back if they decide not to travel.
According to The Local, holidaymakers are currently assessing their options regarding cancelled trips as the fires impact the popular tourist destination. Insurers are facing questions over whether standard travel insurance policies will cover cancellations caused by the ongoing natural disasters during the peak seasonal period.
Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗
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