Short Breaks UK

The first thing on most travellers ‘to do’ lists when travelling abroad is to invest in some sort of travel insurance. However not every one thinks about this when travelling to a UK destination.

This is possibly due to the fact that hefty medical expenses won’t be on par with that of the medical expenses in another country. This is because we are already covered by the health care system in this country.

Most insurance companies in the UK do however allow their customers to take out some form of travel insurance for trips made in the same country.

The question that arises from this comes in the form of ‘Is UK travel insurance really worth the added expense?’

Events such as delayed departures, cancelled or missed flights and the loss of personal items can all still occur in the UK. This is why it is certainly wise to think bout investing in a little extra cover, especially since the above items are most certainly not confined to travel abroad.

UK breaks travel insurance covers policyholders for the likes of missed and delayed departures, personal items, transfers to hospitals if needed and curtailment and cancellations.

Another form of insurance that people may neglect is study abroad cover. You may not class this as a holiday but at the end of the day, you are still in another country and anything that does go wrong will come at a hefty expense.

Most specialists will provide cover for both you and your possessions whilst studying abroad, this could also include the likes of work placements.

Things that you can expect to be included in the cover come in the form of medical emergency costs, pre-paid course fees, landlord fixtures and fittings, trips home to the UK during your period of cover and mobile phones and laptops.

With valentine’s day just around the corner many peoples thoughts are turning to romantic getaways somewhere that isn’t the UK. But is going abroad really the most romantic destination or does the UK have a few romantic locations to beat the likes of the Eiffel Tower?

When you think about the most romantic ideas for dates the beach has to be up the as the most romantic possible. Think cuddling up near a roaring fire, walking hand in hand along a deserted beach what is not to love? So why not book a B&B on the coast and enjoy a simply romantic weekend away hoping the weather holds!

One getaway in the UK that cries of for wet and rainy weather is a trip in to the wilds of the moors. These areas have to be Britain’s unsung natural habitats and are an unusual choice for a getaway, but they can be the perfect place to rekindle the romance. Play out your own Heathcliffe and Cathy scenes across the moors then curl up with a delicious afternoon tea or soak in a luxuriously warm bath while listening to the rain outside. This is ideal for those who want to hike across the moors and those who want to relax in luxury.

Another location many won’t have thought of are local hotels. Many people have some amazing hotels right on their door steps but because they are so close to home we never bother to try them out. Valentines day is the perfect opportunity to try these places, especially if you are unable to take time off work! Many have valentines offers on meaning you can try luxurious hotels in areas you know well providing you with the best of both worlds, an ideal valentines getaway in luxury and knowing the best places in town for food.