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Summer may very well be over but that doesn’t mean the holidays need to be.

With Autumn on the way, the next few weeks are set to see coats and jumpers dusted down, cafes stocking up on hot chocolate and shops up and down the high street awash with both Halloween and Christmas decorations.

Hitting those warm beaches may be the last thing on some people’s minds but cut price getaways in October continue to grow in popularity, with some people after a healthy dose of 'vitamin sea'.

And while you can certainly save pennies with bargain breaks, holidaymakers are being reminded not to neglect their travel insurance before heading away.

With a whole host of countries to choose from for some October sun, we think the following countries should hit the spot.

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For a cultural getaway an old favourite is the historic city of Rome and Southern Italy, with temperatures reaching highs of 22C in autumn and less than a three hour flight from the UK.

Those looking for something warmer but still within the boundaries of Europe can head to sunny Cyprus where temperatures can hit the 30C highs. Flight times vary between four and five hours to Larnaca and Paphos.

Along with Cyprus, one might want to visit the stunning Greek islands, located in the Aegean Sea. Rhodes, Kastellorizo, Symi, Santorini and Mykonos are perfect for island hopping and chilling out on beaches with temperatures between 20 and 25C and just under 4 hours to get to from London.

For the more adventurous, there are other places that are perfect this time of year such as Mauritius, Mexico, Florida and the Caribbean. With year round sun, luscious beaches and crystal clear waters, it’ll be a shame not to visit these places.

In order to fully enjoy your time away, it is important to be covered for any eventuality. For that reason it is important to get travel insurance and more specifically, the right kind of travel insurance.

Ryan Howsam, chairman of Staysure, says, “We hear countless stories of individuals not being adequately covered while they’re away, which could have been realised, simply, by reading the small print or by taking out specialist travel insurance policies we offer.”

The ‘Don’t Bank On It' (DBOI) Report uncovers serious pitfalls in travel insurance provided by leading banks, which are leaving many over 50s exposed and without cover.

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According to the report, 3.3 million British holidaymakers over the age of 50 are unknowingly travelling abroad without adequate travel insurance, when opting to rely on travel insurance offered by their banks.

The resulting fallout could cost UK consumers thousands in medical bills.

With up to 50,000 5-star reviews on Trustpilot, Staysure offers up to £15,000 on cancellations*, unlimited medical expenses, no upper age limits on their polices as well as pre-existing medical condition cover.

Staysure can tailor travel insurance policies to suit the individual needs of customers and also offer optional extras for cruise, golf and winter sports holidays.

Take advantage of Staysure’s Summer Sale with up to 20%** off that ends on Monday, September 30. For more information call Staysure on 0800 069 6167 and quote KM20 to get your discount.

*Available on comprehensive policies only, subject to medical screening and not available online

**Discount applies to the base premium of policy and not to any medical screening costs where relevant.