Martin Lewis has warned anyone planning a holiday abroad must avoid a costly mistake that could lead to "heartbreak". The Money Saving Expert has shared a common error holidaymakers make.
The consumer champion said people booking a trip often leave their travel insurance to sort out nearer to the time of their departure. However they then run the risk of being unable to get a refund if an unexpected problem arises in the meantime - for example falling unwell.
Martin said that his "heart sinks" when he hears of the problem, the Liverpool Echo reports. In Money Saving Expert's weekly newsletter, Martin wrote: "Each spring without fail, someone asks me a heartbreaking question.