Monkeying Around The Orang-utan Sanctuary in Borneo
A rare and beautiful beast, the orang-utan is an endangered species with the last few remaining wild specimens living out their days in the Borneo and Sumatran rainforests. For many people, just one holiday on their single trip travel insurance to a sanctuary offers a once in a lifetime opportunity but others, travelling on their […]
Like a Donald Duck to Water: Disney Cruises
Those enjoying a trip away on their cruise travel insurance are often set to enjoy a holiday of relaxation and luxury, but there is a company out there who is offering cruises with a difference: Disney. The company first dipped its toe into the cruise market 13 years ago combining a traditional holiday on the […]
Backpacking in Scotland
For those who enjoy nothing more than strapping on a backpack and getting right out there in the heart of the country, having the wilds of Scotland right on the UK's doorstep is a godsend. However, with this type of holiday increasing in popularity, there are now many tour operators offering a genuine back-to-basics experience […]
The Art of Thrifty Cruising
The idea of a holiday onboard a ship used to conjure up images of wealthy widows and silver haired pensioners gently drifting around the balmy oceans, with a cabaret singer warbling away in the background. However, modern day cruises are very different and while still popular with those holidaying on over 65 travel insurance, they […]
Finding St Bernard – Story of the Mountain Rescuer
The St Bernard, one of the best-known and much-loved icons, revered for bringing its warming barrel of brandy to warm frozen skiers back to life. Except…in real life St Bernards are not used for rescue…and alcohol would kill any hypothermic skier. Alas, pop goes another childhood vision. However, buried in the Swiss town of Martigny, […]
Skiers Sign-up for Mountaincraft Skills
With skiing and other snow-based sports now a popular part of mainstream culture, it is easy to over-look the real risks the icy climate can pose and the mishaps that can occur. Of course, winter sports travel insurance will help overcome some of the problems but many enthusiasts are opting to educate themselves more thoroughly […]
Passengers miss out as Cruise Ships avoid Pirate Alley
The word 'pirate' summons up rather comedic images of an eye-patched, one-eyed bandit with a parrot on his shoulder incessantly demanding pieces of eight. However, in reality, pirates are an efficiently-operated deadly band of seafarers, intent on extricating both goods and ransom money from any wealthy ships passing through. With the number of piracy incidents […]
The Quiet Joys of Cross Country Skiing
Holidaymakers planning to make the most of their winter sports travel insurance policy with some good skiing will no doubt be conjuring up images of sweeping down powdery white slopes, sweeping majestically down the hillside. However, there is another type of skiing which is rather a forgotten art: cross country skiing. Sliding along the flat […]
Inca Trail permit change leaves expeditions in the air
The Inca Trail remains an iconic route to walk, with many people hoping to one day make the trip of a lifetime to Machu Picchu. With 2011 being the 100th year since the area was discovered by explorers, the pilgrimage is expected to be even more popular than ever. However, confusion over the permit system […]
Taking it easy aboard the Glacier Express
For snow fans, a getaway out on the slopes makes the perfect holiday but as the old saying goes, a change is as good as a rest and taking some time away from the skis to enjoy some of the surrounding countryside could be just what the doctor ordered. For those travelling on their winter […]
