Travel Industry starts to offer more Deals for Solo Trips
With the tourist industry famous for adding single occupancy supplements, many solo holidaymakers find the experience not only irritating, but also somewhat isolating. However, many mainstream tour operators are not only starting to remove the single person supplement, there are also several packages tailor-made for those travelling alone. Holidaymakers hoping to enjoy a trip on […]
Cold Comfort: A Cruise Around Iceland and Greenland
Think of a cruise and what springs to mind? Lying on a lounger on a sun-drenched deck, a long, iced drink in hand, perhaps contemplating a dip in the pool when the heat becomes a bit too much? Some passengers enjoying a trip on their cruise travel insurance have plumped for a somewhat different experience. […]
Crusing on a tall ship
With a holiday on the seas a timeless way of enjoying a relaxing holiday, holidaymakers travelling on their cruise travel insurance will normally expect to sail on a modern luxury liner. However, some passengers are opting to take a step back in time and enjoy a trip on a tall ship. Tea clippers, as they […]
John O’Groats set to undergo renovation
From Lands End to John O'Groats, walking the length of the country remains a surprisingly popular endeavour, with many making the journey on backpacker travel insurance and staying in hostels or camping for the duration of the trip. However, despite the unsophisticated nature of the expedition, the state of the end destination, John O'Groats, has […]
Cruise in luxury on Art Deco themed ship
The population can generally be split into two: those that have cruised and those that haven't. For those that haven't, the thought of cruising conjures up images of endless days at sea with little to do and sleepless nights plagued by sea sickness. However, holidaymakers who have used their cruise travel insurance often become hooked […]
Campers enjoy indoor luxury outdoors in Snowdonia
The thought of camping in the Welsh hills conjures up images of cold nights spent huddling into a draughty sleeping bag while the ground slowly gnaws back muscles into paralysis. However, a new type of camping experience is attracting those looking to take a trip on their backpacker travel insurance but without completely sacrificing home […]
Skiers head to Scotland for budget winter break
A skiing holiday conjures up the images of sweeping down through the Rockies, gliding through the Alps or enjoying some après-ski in a Swiss chalet. However, there is a location closer to home quietly growing in popularity and helping those looking to ski on a limited budget, with not only the cost of travelling and […]
The gastronomic delights of a european ski safari
With après-ski usually enjoyed after a hard day out on the slopes, a new type of holiday has hit the markets which combines skiing with the opportunity to sample a variety of cuisines. With the so-called ski safari stretching out over three countries, enthusiasts travelling on winter sports travel insurance have the opportunity to see […]
Rio Mardi Gras 2011 protects tourists with high tech security
Seen as one of the world's most glamorous events, the Rio Mardi Gras attracts both tourists looking to enjoy the opulence of Brazil, as well as those journeying on backpacker travel insurance hoping to enjoy the carnival on a budget. Dating back to 1723, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival is universally recognised as the biggest […]
Cheap insurance package with bank account not always comprehensive
In modern times, holidaying abroad is far more common with many households opting to have more than one trip per year, making annual multi trip travel insurance very much in demand. With such a wide range of providers offering cover, a common mistake is to assume all policies are the same. This is not always […]
