Europeans Who Continue To Holiday In Tunisian Beach Resorts.

[sandyRoe]

Are they consciously defying the terrorists by going there or is it that don't heed the news?

[hc4361]

Several thoughts on this.

They consider the resorts to be hyper safe because of recent events. The Tunisian authorities will be on high alert.

They've paid for their holiday and can't get a refund if they cancel, so decide to go any way.

They are still holidaying as an act of defiance.

They have a c'est la vie attitude and don't worry about what may happen.

[Zacs-Master]

Probably a mixture of all of the above.

[gordiescotland1]

I think they are defying the terrorists and quite right too. If people cancel their holidays the terrorists have won and that should never happen. What happened was absolutely horrendous but innocent Tunisians who are trying to run a business will suffer if tourist numbers decline.

[Gromit]

They have probably had their holidays booked for months so would lose their money if they didn't go.

Terrorist attacks can happen anywhere. Have you been on the London underground or bus since 7/7?

[sandyRoe]

It's true that a terrorist attack could happen anywhere but to go for a holiday to an area where radicalism is rife and the availability of weapons is no problem doesn't seem the wisest of decisions.

[ludwig]

// Are they consciously defying the terrorists by going there or is it that don't heed the news? //

They've paid for the holiday, been looking forward to it for ages and don't want to miss it. In so doing, they're also defying the terrorists, but that isn't their primary objective.

[youngmafbog]

I wonder how their insurance stands though?

[hc4361]

Unless the FO advises against travelling to that area the insurance is still valid.

The UK is also on high alert, the same rank as the FO gives Tunisia.

[Gromit]

// I wonder how their insurance stands though? //

Insurance cover is not negotiable. It is a contract and becomes valid from when you take out insurance. Presumably premiums to Tunisia will rise for future buyers of insurance.

[Zacs-Master]

Sandy, don't you live somewhere near Belfast?

[gordiescotland1]

I was in Tunisia in 1995/1996 over New Year and stayed in Port El Kantoui right next to Sousse and I had a lovely time and I would go back but Im terrified of flying now but what happened last week would not put me off.

[Old_Geezer]

I suspect they consider the past event as being the act of madman and unlikely to be repeated any time soon.

The thing about terrorism (even individual terrorism) is you don't let them win by changing your life/plans unless the situation makes it obvious it would be unwise to do otherwise. If one thinks this a one off, or near one off, you stay calm and carry on.

[youngmafbog]

//nsurance cover is not negotiable. It is a contract and becomes valid from when you take out insurance//

Travel Insurance is one of the most complex products there is, in most of them there are strict terms and conditions. If the policy says you cannot travel to non approved places then it will be at the time of travel not when the policy was initiated. (You may well be covered by a cancellation but that would mean you were not covered if you went ahead anyway).

[youngmafbog]

Anyone can holiday where and when they like. (Except to Syria if you are a Muslim)

Just dont expect those with a bit of sense to come and bail you out when it all goes pear shaped.

[Gromit]

Ymb,

When you take out travel insurance they asked the dates you are away and then they quote you a price. As soon as they take your money then the contract is binding. Unless the insurance company cancelled before you travelled, and give you your money back, then the insurance is valid.

[youngmafbog]

Except for annual of course.

However my point is pretty much what you have said. So the Insurance company may have T&C's that say you are not covered should a big problem arise and that a cancellation of holiday was due. If you ignored that and went ahead your holiday insurance would be invalid.

I think you are looking at insurance with rose tinted spectacles. I have spent quite a few years working for them on and off over the years. Believe me they are sharks.

[-Talbot-]

If adults want to risk it, ok

but I don't think family's with kids should even think about it.

[naomi24]

I think a lot of people who have already booked will go, but Tunisia will probably find itself surplus to requirements in next year's brochures.

[Gromit]

// So the Insurance company may have T&C's that say you are not covered should a big problem arise //

That rather defeats the point of getting insurance. Any company that had T&Cs like that would not get any business.