Many of us wait all year for a chance to soak up the rays on a sunshine break. But as beneficial as the sun can be for our mood, it’s also potentially damaging for our skin. It’s therefore essential to take precautions ahead of and during a trip to sunnier climes. Figures from Cancer Research … Read moreHow to prevent skin cancer when travelling in the sun
It’s hard to overstate the value of having travel insurance in place every time you head abroad for your well-earned holiday. As well as ensuring you receive the overseas medical care you need in the event of an emergency and arranging any repatriation (if medically necessary), it also offers you other benefits to protect you … Read moreMedical travel insurance claim costs
Here in the UK, Europe is our favourite continent to visit. A 2017 survey by The Economist found that nine of the 10 most popular holiday destinations for British travellers are in Europe, with Italy, France and Spain taking the top three spots. It’s not hard to understand why; European destinations are just a short … Read moreEHIC vs Travel Insurance – Everything you need to know
At Free Spirit, we’re proud of the fact that our specialist travel insurance has no age limit. We look to insure those aged 70, 80, 90 or older, so you might sooner associate the benefits of our cover with older holidaymakers. But our no age travel insurance applies to younger travellers too, in fact, we … Read moreTravel insurance for children with medical conditions
Many of us have travel habits, or even rituals, we like to stick to when venturing overseas. From using your favourite trusty suitcase, to leaving your passport by the front door the night before your departure, there are plenty of travel traditions that feel as much a part of going on holiday as the first … Read moreTravel tips you need to know when travelling abroad
Preparing for a holiday often means stocking up on sun cream and paperbacks. However, if you’re counting down the days until your next trip, there’s one element of holiday planning that’s arguably more important than any other – travel insurance. What’s more, travel cover is even more important for people with pre-existing medical conditions or … Read moreYour medical travel insurance checklist
Much as we love a beach holiday or a relaxing cruise, there’s definitely something about a trip that involves a little more adventure. Every so often, it can be incredibly rewarding to experience something different in a beautiful and exciting part of the world. Holidays are more varied now than ever before, and professional guided … Read moreTen amazing travel experiences for 2018
It goes without saying that having a medical condition, or a combination of different conditions, can be stressful. What can make it even harder is when they make it more difficult to enjoy one of our best loved times – our holidays. This is the situation Gilly and Jonathon found themselves facing in 2016. They … Read moreGilly & Jonathan: Medical conditions don’t have to stop you from travelling
The days are slowly getting longer and lighter, but even as we wait patiently for summer, it can sometimes feel like the cold, wet weather will never give way to something better. Jetting off on a spring or Easter break can be just what you need to chase away the chill of winter. There are … Read moreTop 9 destinations for spring breaks and Easter sun
At Free Spirit, we love cruises. They offer a way to see the best of a range of different destinations and you get to come back to the same comfortable accommodation at the end of each day. They also offer the added appeal of fabulous entertainment and the reassurance of helpful, friendly crew just a … Read moreDo I need cruise travel insurance?
