Winter sports travel insurance a must for ‘piste of mind’
Posted on February 14th, 2010
Britons who are heading away for a week of winter sports during half term should make sure they take adequate travel insurance with them, moneysupermarket.com has warned. With a week of European family travel insurance available at competitive prices, including winter sports cover, moneysupermarket encourages travellers to protect themselves, especially if they’ll be taking to the slopes. The comparison website stresses the cost of travel insurance can be “really reasonable” when the amount of cover included is taken into account, such as medical expenses cover which can run into the millions for accidents or illness.
Medical Insurance for Visitors Visa
Posted on February 14th, 2010
International travelers with visitors visa require proper health insurance to cope with the expensive health care system abroad. Visitors visa medical insurance plans provides coverage for medical and non medical expenses incurred while overseas. As medical expenses, hospitalization costs, medical evacuation, repatriation of remains, emergency evacuation etc are covered under Insurance for visitors USA. Non medical expenses such as trip interruption, baggage delay, passport loss etc depending on the medical insurance plan for visitors Visa chosen by the customers.
Pound stretching further abroad
Posted on February 14th, 2010
British holidaymakers abroad will see their spending money stretch much further than last year as a result of the sharp rise of sterling against 13 of the 20 leading currencies over the past 12 months, according to new research.
Analysis by the Post Office showed that the pound had gained by up to a third against some popular currencies. Against the Egyptian pound and UAE dirham, sterling will buy 15% more than in January 2009.
The pound has also strengthened against the dollar by around 15% in the past year, although it fell back slightly this week following the Government’s announcement that the economy is growing at a slower rate than expected.
The Post Office said the improvement in sterling’s value has been mirrored by a rise in currency sales. Read more…
Wedding insurance on the cards for Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 11th, 2010
M&S Money is expecting a seasonal rise in the number of wedding insurance policies being taken out in the run up to Valentine’s Day, as the following fortnight is one of the most popular times for tying the not. According to M&S Money, February is one of the most popular months of the year for buying wedding insurance, as couples plan their big day and protect themselves in case something goes awry. Wedding insurance provides protection against a number of potential disasters, such as cancellation or rearrangement, supplier or venue failure, damage or loss of wedding dresses and suits, rings, damaged cakes, and loss, damage or theft of wedding presents.
Air New Zealand to offer beds in economy class
Posted on February 9th, 2010
Air New Zealand is to offer passengers beds in economy class on some flights later this year and has designed what it calls a Skycouch.
The beds, which are formed by footrests and consist of blanket and pillows, will be available on the airline’s new fleet of Boeing 777-300. They will be big enough for a couple or a couple with a small child and will take the space of three normal economy class seats and cost two seats at standard prices and a third at half price.
The airline says the couches and a general makeover of the cabins in the new planes is aimed at revitalising long haul travel. Read more…
Visitors Insurance China
Posted on February 8th, 2010
Travelers who visit the United States or Canada from China are not eligible to for the domestic health insurance coverage in the nation they are visiting. Visitors insurance for travelers from China is a special health insurance policy for visiting Chinese in the countries like the USA and Canada. Visitors insurance plan will help Chinese visitors to cope with the exorbitant health care system in case of an emergency while abroad.
Visitors insurance for Chinese tourists plans online are offered by several prominent insurance companies and should be evaluated before making a purchase.