Tips for Your Ski Holiday and Ski Insurance

There are some things that you may not think to check before booking your ski trip.  They may not be obvious, or become an issue, until it’s too late. Here are a few of our tips:

• Check the elevation of your

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Going Skiing? Avalanche Statistics are Sobering

If you are heading off for some fun on the slopes this season, don’t forget to pack some common sense along with the sunscreen and ski insurance.  

Avalanches are most often triggered by people using the mountains or by temperature or weather conditions.  

If you…

Winter Leaving a Nasty Taste in Your Mouth? Escape!

Fed up with winter weather and the constant gloom and doom in the news?  Unfortunately, most of this is out of our control. The reaction of this baby to the taste of grapefruit expresses that feeling very well!

The…

Skiing Tragedies Over the Christmas Holidays

It is never easy to hear of skiing tragedies occurring at any time, let alone during an eagerly anticipated family skiing holiday. 

According to news reports, two British skiers lost their lives over the holidays.  In one incident, a husband and…

Ski Insurance Without Too Much Pain

Getting away for the holidays and off to the ski slopes is proving a real challenge for many, what with the freezing temperatures and snow here in the UK and parts of Europe.

Ouch…. It’s not so bad if the only injuries are to…

London – Christmas Tube and Rail Strikes

We hate to even mention it…  However, judging by various reports floating about on the internet, it appears that UK rail passengers could face travel challenges over the Christmas period.  There are rumours and reports of more strikes involving the…

Driving in Winter – General Tips and Reminders

The forecast calls for more severe wintry weather to hit the UK by the coming weekend. 

If you have yet to equip your car with basic emergency supplies there is still time.  If you are stuck for stocking stuffer ideas…

The Skier Safety Code and Ski Insurance

Those already addicted to the thrill of skiing or boarding - the spectacular scenery and fresh mountain air - will not need us to remind them that it is a fantastic sport. 

However, whether you are a complete beginner, intermediate, or seasoned expert…

Skiing this Winter? Don’t Forget Insurance!

The Foreign Office (FO) recently issued a warning to the more than one million British skiers heading off to the slopes this season. 

Their research revealed that almost one third of skiers admit they do not take out insurance for their wintersports…

Royal Wedding Date – Don’t Miss Out on a Holiday!

Easter Monday falls on April 25 next year – meaning that a public holiday on the Royal Wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday, 29 April 2011 will make it a three-day work week.  But wait, there’s more…

In…