Britons flying out to property in Portugal in order to visit friends or family there could still find travel insurance to be a wise investment.
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) explains that having loved ones waiting at the other end of a flight is no guarantee that the holiday will go off without a hitch.
"Our consular staff regularly have to help people who have run into problems because they haven't made these basic preparations," says Know Before You Go campaign manager Lynda St Cooke.
The FCO adds that foreign countries can feel like home to many people who have either lived there for some time themselves or have visited a number of times over a series of years.
But those flying out to property in Portugal may welcome the peace of mind that comes with having adequate travel insurance in place, as well as visiting a GP to become aware of any known medical issues.
