Summer is just around the corner, and for many of us that means packing our bags and heading abroad! But what do you do if you fall ill on holiday?

Anticipation is the greatest joy - and we don't want to take that away from you. But unfortunately it happens more often than you think: a little cold, a stomach bug or a fall on the ski slopes with a broken leg - the statistics speak for themselves: 81% of travellers surveyed have been ill on holiday.

The most common culprits are gastrointestinal infections or sports injuries. One thing is certain: a visit to the doctor or hospitalisation abroad can quickly become expensive. Your statutory health insurance offers inadequate protection, especially outside the EU or for private medical services.