Tag: Travel

When it comes to rock climbing, it doesn’t matter what you’re looking for, the UK delivers. From beginner-suited faces overlooking the beaches of Cornwall to the tricky, technical crags in Scotland, the country could be seen as one of the world’s top 3 climbing destinations. Whether you’re travelling from afar or looking for your next […]

English holidaymakers will be free to travel without facing a 14-day quarantine under plans announced on Friday 03 July by the Government.   The list of 50+ destinations means that travellers from England have been given a green light from the Foreign Office to travel from July 4 and will be exempt from quarantine on […]

Almost 60 million people chose to have a ‘staycation’ in the UK rather than a holiday abroad in 2019*, a statistic that has continued to grow. With the outbreak of COVID-19, the prospect and desire to travel abroad in 2020 has diminished for some holidaymakers. However, there will be those hoping to take a break […]

Whether you are trying to reach the summit of Everest or are up for a walking holiday challenge, there is something to suit all abilities and budgets in our top 10 trekking challenges for 2020. Just remember that all challenges will present some degree of risk,  so it is important to have trekking insurance in […]

Thinking of taking your bike with you on holiday? Here, in this blog we consider the pros and cons of different transportation methods.   Don’t forget, however you travel with your bike, make sure that you get appropriate travel insurance with sports cover for your holiday. SportsCover Direct offer a range of insurance options including […]

A recent report carried out by World Travel Market Global Trends showed that cycling holidays are growing at the expense of golfing breaks. According to the report, golf’s target market – affluent middle-aged males, are ditching the golf clubs and moving towards cycling as their preferred leisure activity. Many who previously chose to spend a […]

Golf remains a very popular pastime, with an estimated 4 million golfers in the UK. As a result, there are hundreds of gifts for golfers available. Whether you are looking for a practical or novelty gift, here is our guide to the perfect present.   About Us We have been providing specialist Sports Travel Insurance for […]

So, you know that they love cycling but what do you buy for them? Whether you are looking for a top market item as that perfect present for a loved one who loves cycling or a stocking filler for a bike fan, here is a top 10 of Christmas gifts for bike lovers.   ABOUT […]

If you are abroad and are unable to travel home on your planned flight for a number of reasons, the term repatriated is likely to be used. This refers to the process of returning a citizen to their country of origin. This could happen due to an accident or serious illness.   Repatriation costs are […]

After hundreds of thousands of Thomas Cook customers were left with a holiday that no longer exists and thousands more were effectively stranded abroad, there’s not been a better time to understand how you can protect your holiday from the risk of collapsing businesses.   The decline of the UK’s oldest travel agent may have […]