Worldwide Medical Insurance News: Choose from a 'tantalising array' of Christmas markets

Expatriate insurance policyholders who fancy getting away from it all in the run-up to the festive season could try a weekend at a European Christmas market.

According to figures from iligo.com, the best budget weekends for such shopping experiences can be found in Budapest, Prague and Berlin, with other cheap deals being offered in Brussels, Copenhagen and Vienna.

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Expatriate Insurance News: 'Prepare in advance' for last-minute holidays

Expatriate healthcare insurance policyholders who are looking for cheap last-minute holiday deals should still ensure they plan for the essentials, according to travelsupermarket.com.

Travel expert Bob Atkinson commented that the priority should be taking out overseas medical insurance - this should be purchased at the same time that the holiday is bought, so the customer does not forget to take out cover.

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International Healthcare News: North-east Brazil 'lies virtually undiscovered'

There are still parts of north-east Brazil that lie undiscovered by expatriate healthcare insurance policyholders and other travellers, the country's tourist office has claimed.

Glauco Chris Fuzinatto, UK and Ireland director at the Brazilian Tourist Office, noted that holidaymakers tend to pick the Iguassu Falls, Sao Paulo, Salvador and Rio when choosing a vacation destination, but "the north-east has a lot more to be explored".

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