Foreign Office Urges Brits to Take Cover with Travel Insurance

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has today published an eye-opening annual report on their website about the behaviour of the British while abroad – and the news is not good! According to figures published in the report, the…

Water Safety – Drinking and Swimming Can be a Lethal Mix

Most people are blissfully unaware that their Travel Insurance policy may not cover related claims if an accident happens and they are found to have been intoxicated at the time. 

Claims related to the incident (no matter which company is used) will most…

Newcastle FC Matches in Palma, Mallorca – Advice and Information

Two big football matches are scheduled to take place in Palma, Majorca during the first week of August 2008.  Fans travelling to the matches are advised to be aware of the match rules and Spanish laws and customs before setting…

Planning a Wedding or Civil Partnership Ceremony Overseas?

Where do you start?  For basic advice and guidance on complying with the local laws and customs of your chosen country we recommend a visit to the Foreign Office (FCO) website. 

It often takes months to obtain the required documents…

Travel Insurance for Seniors Could be Favourably Affected with Equalities Bill

A new law could reduce travel insurance rates for the elderly and help stamp out age discrimination. Harriet Harman, Labour Equalities Minister, is expected to make an announcement today regarding plans for a new Equalities Bill. The bill also encompasses…

Strikes Affecting Motorists in Spain and Vehicle Rescue Services

If you are off to Spain or already in Spain – especially if driving – we advise travellers to check the latest travel updates and advisories. The road hauliers strike in Spain has been causing serious delays and back-ups on…

Travel Advisory for Mexico – Shark Attacks on Pacific Beaches

Although shark attacks are still rare, there have been reports of three recent shark attacks in Mexico’s Pacific coast area. The attacks affected surfers at beaches near Troncones and Pantla at Zihuatanejo, approx. 150 miles north of Acapulco. Two of…

Travel Insurance Not Needed for U.S. with the Telectroscope!

Imagine visiting your friends in New York without getting on a plane! Well, it is now possible – thanks to the Telectroscope.

One end of the Telectroscope tunnel presents itself in London, travels under the ‘pond’ and emerges in New…

Vote for Travel Insurance

We try to avoid getting into politics here in the office but it was hard to ignore the “will they, wont they” debate with regards to a possible general election.

A customer asked whether or not we could provide insurance in…

Medical Tourism – Considering Surgery Abroad?

[Editor's Note: Travel insurance may be invalidated when travelling to obtain medical treatment]

British people are apparently seeking medical and dental treatment and cosmetic surgery abroad at an increasing rate, and spending millions of pounds doing so. Spending rehabilitation time…