Travel Insurance can seem like a boring and unnecessary item, why spend money on insurance when you could spend it on holiday clothes and drinks? However, travel insurance should really be at the top of your priority list; in fact you should purchase travel insurance as soon as you have booked flights and accommodation, to ensure you’re protected against unexpected cancellation costs.
Quality travel insurance will protect you if you have to cancel your holiday due to sudden illness or injury. It will also provide cover if you become ill or injured, or if you lose your vital possessions or travel documents whilst you are overseas – without insurance these holiday disasters could cost you thousands of pounds.
With every new ski season comes the same hotly debated topic; should skiers and snowboarders wear helmets whilst participating on the slopes, and should it be mandatory. This issue has been discussed for many years, so let’s talk about ski helmets…why should you wear one? Why are people so against them? What do the experts think? In the article below we aim to give a balanced view of the arguments and research involved so you can make an informed decision about your personal safety on the slopes.
Every year when the winter season rolls around once more, the debate about whether or not ski helmets should be made compulsory continues. As we mentioned in a previous piece, the debate centres on the effectiveness and practicality of wearing a helmet, and whether the use of one should be made mandatory on slopes around the world.
Winter sports holidays are becoming more and more popular, with greater numbers learning to ski and snowboard every year. A skiing or snowboarding holiday is perfect for anyone who wants to be active, out in the fresh air enjoying the scenery and learning a new skill.
Skiing abroad is now an extremely popular hobby and holiday choice, which is practiced by more people every year. However, because of the increasing popularity, slopes are becoming busier, and seasoned skiers are venturing further afield to find some space to ski and relax.
Kids take to a lot of things like ducks to water – particularly activities which require a bit of adrenaline and could be considered scary. Riding a bike, learning to swim, riding a skateboard – it’s the fearlessness of many children that mean they often pick up these skills faster than a first-time adult!
Any type of sport comes with a certain risk attached, whether that risk is damage to equipment or personal injury. Winter Sports are no different, and typically can cause a lot of injury, ranging from bruises and sprains to broken bones and head injuries, and worse.
Waxing your skis is an important part of keeping them maintained and in good condition; the wax protects the bottom of the skis and lessens friction to allow best usage. Here are our top tips for waxing your skis;
Every year thousands of people get on airplanes and head off on ski holidays abroad. Skis are not allowed to be carried as hand luggage on an aircraft, so must be checked in as luggage. To make sure your skis arrive safely and are not damaged during the flight, here are our top tips for packing and travelling with skis.
If you want an adventure, to work abroad or to enhance your CV this winter season, then a working winter holiday could be perfect for you.
Every year the winter season creates hundreds of job opportunities around the world, as holidaymakers flock to popular destinations such as France, Switzerland and Canada. This extra influx of travellers need to be looked after, and this is where you come in.
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has up-to-date advice on staying safe abroad, see gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. FCDO Travel Advice can change so check regularly for the latest information and sign up to email alerts for your destination. For more general travel information, visit the FCDO Travel Aware website at travelaware.campaign.gov.uk.
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