Take cover and go for gold
SUMMER’S winding down but the holidays never do – thankfully! The year-round getaway is part of our life, whether we’re seeking to take advantage of out-of-season prices or because we’re part of the growing band of people making the most of our later years. And there’s the promise of a chilly winter, so that’s another reason to want to get away. Who needs a better excuse?
So now is the time to imagine splashing in the warm waters of the Caribbean, driving down the Californian coast, enjoying the balmy air, or delighting in the sights of the Great Barrier Reef.
And it gets ever easier to explore the world thanks to modern air travel. Europe is now just a quick hop away. You don’t need to look beyond the Med for divine autumn sun – take a beach break in Spain or enjoy spots such as Venice without the crowds. In fact, city breaks anywhere are at their best away from the summer heat and the throngs of visitors.
Farther afield, exotic destinations around the globe are opening up to comfortable tourism. And cruises are on the crest of a wave, with everything from boutique ships to mammoth floating resorts, offering year-round voyages or specialist trips to enjoy the beautiful Northern Lights and the fjords of Norway.
And, of course, ski season is on its way, the lure of the mountains – and a glass of glühwein – irresistible to those of us who have grown up, and in some cases grown old, loving the slopes. This is also a great time to start thinking about next year, when the best advance booking deals hit the market.
A holiday should mean you don’t have a care in the world, so now is also the time to start thinking about travel insurance. For any trip you will need top-quality cover, something suited to your needs and your lifestyle.
That’s particularly true as we get older and worry about our health. However it’s not just a matter of whether you have been involved in an accident, it’s what happens if we fall ill with a condition that has reared its head before.
In fact, some insurers out there won’t even consider you if you have a preexisting condition.
Avanti Travel Insurance is a company that puts your mind at rest, covering every eventuality. It’s a market leader when it comes to travel insurance for the over-50s, offering exceptional cover to people with pre-existing medical conditions.
Avanti has no upper age limit on single trip policies and offers unlimited emergency medical cover. Their cruise insurance will even cover you for being confined to your cabin due to illness – all supported by specialist agents from their UK-based contact centres.
Travel insurance is one of those things that is so easy to ignore or to forget but which is of vital importance as we get older. With Avanti you really don’t have to worry about anything other than enjoying yourself. INFORMATION avantitravelinsurance.co.uk/ 0800 222 9189