If you’ve been getting bored of playing the same old courses in your local area, it’s natural that your mind will start to wander further afield. The chances are that you’ve already been exploring some of the amazing courses showcased on YouTube, and that’s given you some food for thought about a golfing holiday somewhere […]
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Top 5 Off Piste Ski Holidays
If you’re irritated by crowds of people on your favourite runs, bored of queues for the ski lifts, or concerned about the risk of collisions, then there’s always an alternative for you to explore on your next ski holiday. Off-piste skiing is the ultimate adventure, where you descend unprepared slopes that aren’t marked by […]
Best Winter Golf Destinations
If you thought golf had to be a summer sport – think again. Just because the weather in the UK is cold and miserable in the winter months doesn’t mean that you can’t broaden your horizons and keep your skills sharp on courses all over the world. There are a huge range of winter […]
10 Pieces Of Essential Kayaking Gear
Kayaking is an exhilarating sport for participants of all levels, helping you get fit, fulfil your sense of adventure and enjoy the natural world around you. However, it isn’t the simplest sport in the world to take part in. Kayaking requires substantial amounts of equipment, not only so that you can propel and steer […]
How to store sports equipment
Whatever sport you take part in, you’ll have invested in specialist clothing, equipment and safety gear so that you can take part. If you’re a footballer, this might be as simple as a kit, boots, a ball and some shin pads. But if you’re involved in outdoor pursuits, you’ll need more complex and expensive […]
Dubai Golf Holidays – Our Top Picks
Think of golf holidays outside the UK and naturally, your thoughts will probably be turning towards the United States or somewhere warm in the Mediterranean like Andalucia in Spain. However, one part of the world that is becoming increasingly attractive for golfers from across the globe is the United Arab Emirates, and Dubai in particular. […]
Best Travel Apps For Your Next Trip
Planning a great trip, whether in this country or overseas, needs plenty of work and some smart decision-making. It can be a daunting prospect for the inexperienced traveller, but as with so many areas in life, help is at hand in the form of technology. The abundance of travel apps available can make travelling easier […]
What does Winter Sports Travel Insurance Cover?
Whether you’re learning to ski on the dry slope near you or snowboard down the black run in the Alps this winter, winter sports can be fantastic fun and a great way to keep fit. However, it’s not a sport that’s to be taken lightly: equipment and travel expenses make it a costly endeavour, and […]
What is a Greensome in Golf?
Greensomes golf is an exciting variation of standard strokeplay, where you team up with your playing partner and work together as a team of two. It’s similar to the foursomes format that the European and American pros play in the Ryder Cup, but it’s a fun way to take in a round of golf for […]
What is a golf handicap?
Whether you’re playing a fun round with family or friends, or you’re aiming to become the next Rory McIlroy, a golf handicap is the easiest and most universally recognised way of measuring your ability and progress. Used around the world, they’re used to help players qualify for tournaments, make comparisons between different players, and allow […]