Ski resorts often have a difficult time making money when unpredictable snowfall and dwindling visitors bring a rough season. Thankfully for the ski travel industry this season has been better than previous. Storms in late December bringing snow to many North American resorts has helped make up for last year’s poor snowfall, and the amount of snow this year has encouraged more people to book at the last minute for this year.
The picture didn’t look too encouraging, with advance ... Read More 
When you next hit the slopes you may have to pack a sturdy helmet along with your essential gloves, thick jacket and boots – at least if you want to be properly insured for your skiing trip. Many people already wear helmets when skiing but the item could become compulsory if more insurers follow the lead of one international travel insurance company. The insurer insists that anyone who is taking part in a skiing or snowboarding activity must be wearing a helmet, or coverage will be ... Read More
Are you a hiker, biker, bungee jumper or diver? Are you traveling abroad to raft on rivers, climb mountains or canoe on lakes? Traveling abroad to take part in sports and extreme sports can be a lot of fun. Increasing numbers or travelers are discovering the adrenalin thrills of extreme sports of vacations and for many people a vacation wouldn’t be complete without some sports action. But if you are taking part in sports and activities abroad have you considered whether you are covered for ... Read More
Been there, dived that? Scuba diving enthusiasts with plenty of “regular” dives under their belt are eagerly searching out new adventures underwater. Where are the diving hot-spots right now?
Go wreck diving in Micronesia. Head to Truk Lagoon in Chuuk, Micronesia where more than 300 Japanese WWII battleships, submarines and aircraft lie on the coral atoll seabed. Fly to Weno Island to start your wreck dive.
Try lake diving in Malawi. You’re heading inland but you can still experience ... Read More
Bungee jumping, rafting, surfing and spelunking – extreme sports can turn an average vacation into something amazing. Many people take part in activities and sports while abroad but for a lot of people, the worry about the consequences should something go wrong puts them off. The perceived cost of travel insurance, too, is enough to make people want to skip it.
Thankfully the number of serious accidents that occur when taking part in extreme sports abroad is low. But these sports are ... Read More
If you’re passionate about rock climbing, and have tickets booked for the awesome rock formations of Wharepapa, you’ll need more than the benefits offered by a regular travel insurance policy. You’ll need sports travel insurance that will cover injuries or accidents arising out of your rock climbing.
The Patriot Extreme plan is one such plan specially tailored for extreme sports enthusiasts traveling abroad. Two plans—Patriot Extreme International, for U.S. citizens traveling outside ... Read More
Let's say you are traveling to the United States to participate in a tennis tournament. It's bound to be a great event, and U.S. sportsmen are among the best in the world. However, remember that if you get injured, you will need to be covered. Traditional short-term international travel medical insurance may not provide the required benefit. What you need is sports travel insurance.
You might want to check whether your current international travel insurance plan offers athletic coverage as ... Read More
