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Family Holidays- Heaven or Hell?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
A family holiday should be a fun, relaxing and stress-free time for everyone in the family. Or is it? According to Teletext Holidays, a study of 2,000 mums revealed that going on holiday with the children is even more stressful than a 9-5 job. One in four mums said how packing, travelling and keeping the kids busy is more hard work than actually working. Four in ten mums fear taking a holiday break and avoid going abroad due to all the worry and trouble it causes. A further 36% complained how a lack of help from their partners also causes friction and rows with 80% of mums needing another holiday when they return.
As a result, the poll found that half of the mums surveyed will only book a holiday at a place which offers a kids club, on-site entertainment and a maid service in order to make the holiday as relaxing as possible. Having said this, 52% said how they still end up having to wash dishes, 43% end up cooking and 73% even admitted to cleaning up their hotel room before the maid came so that they don’t come across as messy. These figures highlight how important choosing the right holiday is for all members of the family. Travelling with children can be a burden but choosing an all-inclusive family-friendly resort offering kids clubs, babysitters and maid services can help ease the strain, leaving you to switch-off and enjoy the holiday you deserve. So why not let us help you find the perfect family-friendly resorts wherever you wish to go for your next family holiday. Our friendly dedicated travel experts will be delighted to assist in making your next family holiday as stress-free as possible.

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Prepare for possible injuries on ski holidays

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Although it may not be the most cheerful thing to consider when thinking about an idyllic ski holiday, one company has warned people about to take a winter sports break that they could end up vastly out of pocket if they get injured and haven’t got insurance.

Sainsbury’s said that the cost of claims arising from such injuries has risen by 11 per cent since 2007, having gone up by 25 per cent the previous year.

This could be because ski holidays are becoming more popular as they lose their upper class image.

However, the cost of being treated could be as much as £2,991 in the US and Canada, with injuries in Germany costing £1,211 to treat.

Sam Marrs, Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance manager, said: “You need travel insurance to pay for any private medical treatment or to be airlifted from the slopes or repatriated back home.”

An air ambulance for someone unable to even hobble off the piste could cost as much as £60,000.

The knee is the part of the body most likely to be injured in a ski accident, the firm said.

Meanwhile, according to a survey commissioned by the Trois Vallees ski area and reported in the Times, two-thirds of skiers go on their holidays aiming to look for the most exciting black runs they can find.

Suddenly that insurance seems a whole lot more important…

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Shop around for policies, seek advice, Brits told

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

As winter approaches again, the thoughts of some lucky people may be turning towards their forthcoming ski holidays.

 

However, even for those heading out to five-star resorts, the British Insurance Brokers’ Association said that scrimping on travel insurance is not an option and that Britons should shop around if they want to save money.

 

Graeme Trudgill, technical and corporate affairs executive for the organisation, said that anyone confused by the vast array of policies firms will try to sell should seek the advice of an independent broker rather than bury their heads in the sand – or should that be the snow – about the issue.

 

“Prices can vary. Speak to your insurance broker, they will find you somebody who isn’t going to double the price. Don’t pay too much extra is probably my advice,” he urged.

 

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office also warns that costs in case of injury can be extremely high, with the price of an air ambulance running into thousands of pounds, depending on the distance from home.

 

Today’s comments echo a report last month, in which insurance provider esure found that 18 per cent of people will go on ski holidays without insurance this winter.

 

 

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Snow suit? Check. Goggles? Check. Insurance … ?

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

With thoughts turning to winter holidays again, the more adventurous among us may be thinking of ski breaks rather than sun breaks.

 

But is seems that people going on luxury holidays to winter sports resorts may be forgetting one vital piece of kit – their insurance.

 

Insurance firm esure has found that while people are determined to escape onto the pistes, a growing number may be reacting to the credit crunch by not buying a travel insurance policy.

 

The company’s Mike Pickard warns that this could be a potentially disastrous mistake, since the chance of injury is probably higher when whizzing down a ski slope than it would be when lying on a beach somewhere.

 

“Any winter sports holiday – no matter how long the trip or how close to home – comes with a certain element of risk.  It’s crucial to ensure you’re fully covered if you have an accident on the slopes,” he warned the 18 per cent of people who say they intend to accidentally on purpose forget to buy insurance.

 

Mr Pickard added that medical and rescue services may not be equal in all parts of the world, making a comprehensive policy even more important.

 

The Guardian recommended earlier this month that getting fit either by joining the gym, doing hill walking or practising pre-ski exercises before heading off on holiday, could minimise the risk of injury on the slopes.

 

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