Travel insurance for wellness retreats

Wellness retreats are surging in popularity due to a rise in health awareness. A wellness retreat offers a great opportunity to focus on your personal wellbeing – essential for anyone experiencing a slump. Screens are a no-go, schedules are loose, and wellness is at the forefront both physically and mentally.

While the benefits of wellness retreats are irrefutable, things can go wrong, that’s why you may want to consider nib travel insurance. Whether you're meditating in the jungles of Indonesia or striking a pigeon pose on a Caribbean island, you can truly focus on you rather than the risks and uncertainties that come with travel — like what to do if an accident, illness, or injury spoil your travel plans.

Why considering nib travel insurance for wellness retreats is essential

Travel insurance for wellness trips can come in handy for things like:

Coverage for medical emergencies

Medical emergencies can strike at any time, and receiving adequate care in a foreign country can be costly and complicated, particularly if you require hospitalisation due to severe injury or illness. Medical coverage for wellness travel is designed to help when you need urgent medical care, whether that means assistance finding a doctor because you suffered an injury on a yoga retreat in Thailand or have been struck down with a serious illness and require medical evacuation and repatriation so you can get the care you need at home.

Trip cancellation, delays, and interruptions

We all know life is unpredictable. But unpredictability and travel aren’t exactly the best of friends. Even the best-laid plans can become untangled when an unforeseen circumstance arises. Whether you need to cancel your trip due to a family emergency, your flights have been cancelled or delayed, or some other trip interruption foils your planned retreat, travel insurance can help protect you against financial losses by covering non-refundable expenses. And if your retreat is interrupted by events like a natural disaster, insurance may be able to cover additional travel costs or the unused portion of your trip.

Loss or theft of your personal belongings

Wellness retreats overseas—or even health retreats here in Australia—often involve packing things like yoga mats, fitness gear, and other personal wellness items. Losing these essentials, whether the airline has lost your luggage or a thrifty thief has swiped your gear, is less than ideal. Our travel insurance covers the loss or theft of personal belongings, so you can continue on your path to feeling zen.

Travelling with family

Headed on a family wellness holiday? There are a host of travel insurance benefits for wellness trips abroad where the whole brood is in-tow. Whether your child falls ill just before departure and you need to recoup costs, or you’re taking the family on a retreat somewhere remote and want reassurance that you can access emergency assistance if something goes wrong.

Select the plan you need

Exactly what travel insurance covers on a wellness retreat depends not only on the plan you choose, but any extras you need for your trip. Like if you plan to participate in any sports, such as Snow Sports, or high risk adventure activities while there.

Remember to always check your policy for the full terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions.

Don’t let unforeseen events ruin your wellness getaway.

Safe travel tips for wellness retreats

Do your research

Research the location so you have a good grasp on the health and safety standards of your retreat destination.

Stay informed

Keep up to date on things like the weather conditions at your destination and any potential risks that may arise in your chosen destination.

Need to know more?

If you’re still unsure which travel insurance policy is right for you, or what to do if things go wrong, we’re here to help. Get in touch.

In case of emergency, the Emergency Assistance Team is available 24/7 to help you out with any medical issues you may have.

The above features and benefits are a summary of cover only. Cover is subject to the full terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions outlined in the Product Disclosure Statement.

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*The discount applies to the total nib travel insurance premium and is for customers that currently hold an Australian health insurance product, or an Overseas Student Health Cover product with nib. The discount is not available to customers who hold an Overseas Visitors Health Cover product. Discounts do not apply to the rate of GST and stamp duty or any changes you make to the policy. nib has the discretion to withdraw or amend this discount offer at any time. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offer or discount.