Holidaysafe Press Releases

July 2018: Holidaysafe selects Penningtons Manches as its appointed legal representative for their customers
Award winning travel insurance brand Holidaysafe has teamed up with the award-winning travel law team at leading law firm Penningtons Manches LLP, to ensure their customers are given the best possible legal support if they are involved in an accident abroad.

May 2017: Holidaysafe.co.uk Announced as Which? Recommended Provider May 2017
Travel Insurance Provider Holidaysafe.co.uk is thrilled to reveal that, after eight consecutive years in the Which? Best Rate Tables, the brand has now been awarded Recommended Provider status.

April 2017: El Salvador tops the list of world’s most dangerous locations for motorcycle tours
Motorcycle tours are becoming the most popular bike experience. More than ever motorcyclists are venturing into uncharted territories and seeking out new and exciting places to explore.

February 2017: 10% of UK parents will move children into private education or home school for a cheaper holiday to beat school fines
Worries over Supreme Court ruling in John Platt case has led 10% of family customers surveyed to consider moving children into private education or adopt homeschooling.

January 2017: Millennial generation has turned the Backpacker into the Glampacker, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Since the 1960s, there have been major changes in attitudes and habits within the backpacking community – creating the new ‘glampacker’.

November 2016: Is no snow costing you dough? Over 55% of holiday makers would spend more to guarantee snow on their winter break
With climate change threatening the supply of fresh snow, skiers are increasingly willing to pay a premium for high altitude resorts, according to specialist travel insurer Holidaysafe.co.uk.

October 2016: Over 86% of travellers say they are planning a staycation this half term, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Staycations are providing an attractive alternative for British holidaymakers this autumn half term, despite previous evidence suggesting travel plans have been unaffected by recent geopolitical events, according to leading travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

September 2016: Over 90% of travellers say their travel plans have not changed since Brexit, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Over 90% of those surveyed by travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk have not changed their travel plans since Britain voted to leave the European Union (EU).

August 2016: Holidaysafe.co.uk celebrates 10 years of insuring your holidays
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk is today celebrating its tenth anniversary.

July 2016: Golf travel insurance policy launched by Holidaysafe – and it covers your bar tab after a hole in one
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has launched Golf Travel Insurance as the latest addition to its suite of niche travel insurance products.

June 2016: Holidaysafe.co.uk nominated for Best Travel Insurance Provider at the British Travel Awards 2016
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has been nominated for the accolade of Best Travel Insurance Provider at the prestigious British Travel Awards 2016.

June 2016: Holidaysafe Voted Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2016
Holidaysafe.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading specialist online travel insurers, has been voted Most Trusted Travel Insurance Provider at the 2016 Moneywise Customer Service Awards. Now in its eighth year, the awards are an ‘authoritative stamp of approval’ from UK consumers.

June 2016: 67% of parents are prepared to take children out of school early to get a cheaper holiday
With summer fast approaching, many parents are considering taking their children out of school to avoid the foreseeable high prices, with research by leading travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk finding that that two thirds (67%) of parents are willing to take their children on holiday during term time to get a better deal.

May 2016: Holidaysafe.co.uk Featured in the Which? Best Rate Tables for the Seventh Consecutive Year
Online travel insurance provider Holidaysafe.co.uk is delighted to announce that its products have been Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the seventh consecutive year, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and now in 2016.

19th May 2016: Over 40% of travellers believe travel will become more difficult if UK heads for Brexit, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Despite the strong political opinions circling the Brexit debate, there still does not seem to be a clear winner, yet nearly half of voters in the EU Referendum believe their travel plans will be affected by a Brexit vote, says travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

16th February 2016: Family holidays affected by global security alerts
Global events affecting popular holiday destinations such as those in Turkey and Tunisia have shaken the public’s confidence in travelling there, according to a survey by Holidaysafe.co.uk.

22nd January 2016: Holidaysafe Voted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2016
Holidaysafe.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading specialist online travel insurers, has been voted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2016 at the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards.

7th December 2015: Safety and security are top priority for travel in 2016, say holidaymakers
Safety and security are the most important factors when choosing a travel destination for 2016 for almost half (46%) of holidaymakers in a survey of over 2,300 people by travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

16th November 2015: Holidaysafe.co.uk to offer gadget and trip disruption cover for all policies
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk will now offer additional cover for trip disruption and gadgets.

1st July 2015: Holidaysafe.co.uk extends cash cover limit to £500 per person on all travel to Greece from 1st July – 30th September 2015
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has today announced that it will extend the cash limit cover on all policies for travel to Greece from 1st July to 310th September 2015 to £500 per person, matching it with its ‘Premier’ policy.

18th June 2015: Wary holidaymakers could change summer getaway destination amid fears of Grexit crisis
As pressure mounts on European governments to solve the Grexit crisis, cautious holidaymakers are taking steps to ensure that their summer holidays go without a hitch.

18th June 2015: Brits abroad are still confused over European currencies
Millions of people are set to head off to Europe for their summer holidays, but recent research by Holidaysafe has shown that one in 10 have gone on holiday with the wrong currency.

25th March 2015: More than half of parents consider taking children out of school early to counter high price hikes on holidays
Budget conscious parents consider it acceptable for children to miss school to get a better deal on a holiday, with 54% of those polled prepared to break the rules over Easter, according to leading travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

17th November 2014: Worldwide travel up 13% with older holidaymakers escaping UK for trips abroad this year, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Leading travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has seen a rise in holidaymakers escaping the UK to head abroad for ski and sea. Data has shown the changing attitudes and travel trends in holiday choices.

May 2015: Holidaysafe.co.uk Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the Sixth Consecutive Year.
Online travel insurance provider Holidaysafe.co.uk is delighted to announce that its products have been Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the sixth consecutive year, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and now in 2015.

6th October 2014: Holidaysafe.co.uk nominated Best Travel Insurance Provider of the Year at the Moneyfacts Awards 2015 for the third consecutive year
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has been nominated Best Travel Insurance Provider for the third consecutive year at the Consumer Moneyfact Awards 2015.

16th September 2014: Winter cruise passengers face huge medical bills from on board doctors
While glossy cruise brochures may imply that their ships have sick bays equipped to deal with anything, the reality is that the medical facilities on-board many luxury liners are no more comprehensive than the average GP surgery.

22nd May 2014: Holidaysafe Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the fifth Consecutive Year
Travel Insurance Provider Holidaysafe.co.uk is thrilled to reveal that its products have been Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the fifth consecutive year, in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and now in 2014.

14th May 2014: Last minute England fans travelling abroad warned that without proper vaccinations, their defences will be exposed to something nasty
World Cup fans travelling across Brazil are warned to check their vaccinations are up-to-date says travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk

28th January 2014: Holidaysafe Voted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2014
Holidaysafe.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading specialist online travel insurers, has been voted Travel Insurance Provider of the Year 2014 at the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards.

16th January 2014: Skiers must check the quality of helmets this winter, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Ski and snow sports enthusiasts should check the quality and condition of any helmets and safety equipment they hire at resorts this season, says Holidaysafe.co.uk.

20th November 2013: Festive over-50’s heading to Europe’s Xmas markets
As the silly season kicks off, many people are looking to travel to Christmas markets to buy interesting and unusual gifts for loved ones. Specialist travel insurer Holidaysafe is increasing its cover limits to offer up to £500 per person for Xmas markets shopping trips.

4th November 2013: Holidaysafe.co.uk nominated Best Travel Insurance Provider of the Year in Moneyfacts Awards 2014 for the second year running
Travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk has been nominated Best Travel Insurance Provider for the second consecutive year at the Consumer Moneyfact Awards 2014.

25th October 2013: Staycations up by 61% but are families forgetting to protect their UK breaks?
With half term holidays in full swing, many families are choosing to save money by travelling in the UK. However, research has shown that 70% of consumers think it is more important to be protected for an overseas holiday rather than one at home, with 55% of domestic holidays uninsured.

18th July 2013: How to insure the ‘Modern Family’ from school holiday disasters
Today’s modern family is no longer two adults and two children, so insuring the extended ‘entourage’ of grandparents, stepchildren and au pairs over the school holidays is more important than ever, according to specialist travel insurance provider Holidaysafe.co.uk.

July 2013: Holidaysafe.co.uk Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the forth Consecutive Year
Online travel insurance provider Holidaysafe.co.uk is delighted to announce that its products have been Featured in Which? Best Rates Tables for the fourth consecutive year, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and now in 2013.

7 June 2013: Couples planning to wed abroad could be risking thousands of pounds, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Getting married abroad is becoming more and more popular every year, however many couples are unaware of the risks involved if they don’t do adequate research and invest in specialist wedding travel insurance, says travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

21 May 2013: Pregnant women flying abroad must check airline time limits before take-off, says Holidaysafe
Pregnant women flying for a quick break abroad before the big day are unaware of the strict limits airlines place on travelling in the later stages of pregnancy, and frequently reserve the right to deny boarding on grounds of health and safety, says travel insurance specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

14 March 2013: Inadequate travel insurance cover for lost and stolen passports major concern, says Holidaysafe.co.uk
Holidaymakers this summer should check their travel insurance cover has sufficient limits to pay for extra travel and costs to replace passports and travel documents, according to leading travel specialist Holidaysafe.co.uk.

February 2013: Holidaysafe wins Highly Commended Award for Best Travel Insurance Provider of the Year
Holidaysafe.co.uk, one of the UK’s leading specialist online travel insurance products, has won the Highly Commended Award for Best Travel Insurance Provider of the Year at the Consumer Moneyfacts Awards.

October 2012: Holidaysafe nominated for Best Travel Insurance Provider at Consumer Moneyfacts Awards 2013
The Consumer Moneyfacts Awards aim to highlight the best financial products available to the public, and we are delighted to announce Holidaysafe has been nominated for the Best Travel Insurance Provider of the Year Award, as part of the 2013 ceremony.

June 2012: Holidaysafe featured in the Which? Best Rate Tables for the Sixth Consecutive year
Holidaysafe are delighted to announce that they have been featured in the Which? Best Rate Tables for the sixth consecutive year.

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