Unromantic Travel Destinations – Definitive Anti-Valentine Travel Guide!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by worldwideinsure

Want to take a break mid-February, but don’t want to be surrounded by couples kissing and red-rose serenades at your choice of eaterie? Check out these top destinations with a distinctly un-romantic theme.

Belgorod, Russia

From Russia with love? Not from here – St. Valentine’s Day is banned! It is believed that the day of love only promotes promiscuity. Although officially all romantic acts are banned in government buildings and schools, it is likely that visitors can take in the many religious attractions, museums and picnic areas without any romantic couples swooning around each other on St V’s Day.

Paris, France

But surely this is the city of romance? Not if you are in the sewers! The Paris Sewer Museum, aka Le Musee des Egouts de Paris will keep you well away from passionate Parisians taking up space in the cafes and restaurants. Instead, you’ll embark on a delightful tour that gives an alternative view of the city – without a love-lock adorned bridge in sight!

Rotorua, New Zealand

Do you think love stinks? This beautiful part of the world may look like a fabulous place to bring a sweetheart, but the air is in fact heavy with sulphur, so stinks to high heaven, just like a broken heart. As such, you won’t see couples candoodling in Rotorua, leaving you to indulge in the numerous spas in peace!

New Jersey, USA

Trenton to be specific – but what’s so unromantic about the town? Apparently it is the place that took the least amount of Valentine reservations in 2013. The year before it was Beaverton Oregon. Maybe a lot has changed on the romance front over the last couple of years, but we reckon it is a pretty safe bet that romantic nights out still won’t be high on the agenda at either place!

Indonesia or Dubai

Think couples should “go get a room”? Well, in a Muslim country, that could well be a stay in a jail cell if you are seen holding hands, cuddling or kissing in public! If they are lucky, lovebirds that show their affection out and about will only face a (hefty) fine, but a spell in jail is a distinct possibility – which makes these two destinations the place to go if you want a guaranteed anti-valentine break!

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My Fitness Pal Calorie Counter – Travel App of the Month Jan 2015

Posted on January 28, 2015 by worldwideinsure

Our blog posts this month have been all about getting fit and eating well (if you can count mice on sticks eating well!), so we have chosen an app called Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker by MyFitnessPal that will help you count calories while on holiday for our first app of the month in 2015! MyFitnessPal could be just what you need whether you are on a detox retreat, or just getting some R&R somewhere remote.

MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker – what does it do?

The app claims to be the fastest and easiest food tracking app to use on the market right now – and it has a huge database of cuisines from around the world that can be added (over 5,000,000), which is perfect if you are fond of trying new foods when you go on holiday. Having said that, we are not at all sure that it will have the likes of Fugo, Balut, Chapulunes, Cuy and Mbewa as featured in our last blog!

Features

There are lost of great things and fancy features that make this app a favourite – here are a few of them:

  • Free
  • Over 5,000,000 foods on database
  • It remembers your favourites for quick and easy entry
  • Fast and easy to use
  • Tracks exercise too
  • Is compatible with a range of wellness devices such as Fitbit
  • Import and track entire recipes and meals
  • Incudes barcode scanner for easy food input
  • Gives daily nutritional summary
  • Provides tracking reports

The app is available for iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices, available to download in iTunes and Google Play.

MyFitnessPal Calorie Counter & Diet Tracker Reviews

Users rate it very highly indeed, and the makers also claim that combined users have lost in excess of 200 million lbs! That is a lot of healthy eating logged right there.

To add further credit to the app it has been featured in publications as diverse as NY Times, Wired, and Marie Claire, was Consumer Reports no.1 rated diet, and took pole position as the Health and Fitness app for 4 years straight.

Need more convincing to give a free app a try? Check out some of these user reviews:

 

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Extreme Eating Around The World – Foodie Travel Tips

Posted on January 27, 2015 by worldwideinsure

Does travelling abroad bring with it the excitement of untried tastes and unique cuisines? If so, you might want to base your travel plans around destinations famed for unusual culinary choices. We bring you a selection of the most notorious, dare we say extreme delicacies from around the world – some to be savoured at your own risk!

WARNING – This article contains no vegetarian options! We recommend you read: 5 of the Toughest Places to Be Vegetarian: Top Survival Tips instead.

Grasshoppers – Mexico

These tasty little morsels are commonly known as Chapulines, and can be savoured in various places in Mexico, but most commonly in the southern state of Oaxaca. The grasshoppers are toasted or fried, and seasoned with garlic, lime and salt – occasionally you’ll find a bit of chilli thrown into the mix too. Chapulines can be eaten on their own as a snack – increasingly popular at sporting events apparently, or as a filling in tortillas and the like.

Guinea Pig – Peru

Peruvian Guinea Pig, known locally as cuy, has been a regular source of protein for those living in the Andes for centuries. While many Westerners may see the cute little rodent as a pet, in Peru, it is most definitely dinner. Cuy is eaten roasted or fried, and served with rice. Be warned, roast cuy is usually served whole, and the intestines are left in with the stuffing for extra flavour.

Mouse – Malawi

Moving forward with the rodent theme, we whisk our unsated selves to Malawi, where mouse kebabs are on the menu. Mbewa is basically roast rodent on a stick, it can be any rodent, but field mice are the most common. The mice are caught after they have feasted on the grain, so they are nice and plump, then they are roasted on a stick. You can find mbewa for sale from roadside vendors who supply these delicacies to passers by on minibuses. They are seasoned with salt and cayenne pepper and are to be feasted on in much the same way as one would eat jerky.

Fish – Japan

Fish! I hear you exclaim… there’s nothing wrong with fish! There is if it is Fugu, a puffer fish so deadly that you have to have a licence to kill to cook it! Yes, it is true, only 007 types can serve this sought after Japanese delicacy after they have had training to remove (very carefully) the toxic parts so as not to contaminate the rest of the meat. This training takes three years! Fugu poison is reportedly 1200 times stronger than cyanide, and there is no known antidote. Deaths mostly occur from domestic preparation, so stick to well known eateries if you fancy a nibble!

Duck – Philippines

And we are back to street food, and another seemingly innocuous ingredient, until you find out it is duck embryo, aka balut. Balut is a developing duck embryo that is cooked in the shell – a mix of what we would recognise as tiny duck and egg. It is commonly sold by street vendors and served hot with a little salt. Balut has however become quite a delicacy, and can be found served in top restaurants fried in omelettes or as a filling in pastries.

Like taking risks when you travel? Well you better make sure that you have the right travel insurance for your needs! Give us a call on 01892 833338 and tell us what crazy things you plan to get up to while you are away and we’ll make sure we get you the right cover for your needs!

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How To See The World And Get Paid – Travel Guide

Posted on January 27, 2015 by worldwideinsure

It may seem like a dream come true, but you can in fact get to travel the world and get paid for it. Jobs in travel are highly competitive, and some are better paid than others – but for most people, a taste of distant shores as part of their job keeps their hunger for travel satisfied. Here’s how to get a foot in the door!

Air Crew

Becoming a cabin crew member may not lead to long stays abroad, but you’ll definitely get the opportunity to touchdown in many countries. Long haul flights come with overnight stays, so there may be a chance to explore the destination, but short haul flights such as those delivered by easyjet will only lead to a lot of air-time! The plus point of being air crew is that you get access to discounted flights, perfect for cheap holidays!

Ship or Yacht Crew

Engineer or Hospitality? As either the hours are long, and on private charters, work is potentially 24/7 – but at least you’ll be surrounded by ocean and indulging in 5-star feasting courtesy of the on-board a la carte chef. Cruises offer a wider range of opportunities for a range of skills, but once again, you’ll need to commit to long travel times if you really want to feel the adventure!

TEFL

Teaching English as a Foreign Language is considered by some to be an easy way to get to visit new countries. You don’t need to be fluent in your host country’s language, you get a wage, and accommodation and expenses are quite often paid. To become qualified to teach you need to complete a TEFL course, which can take as little as 140 hours.

Travel Writer

A highly competitive arena, and not as glamorous for most as it sounds. Thanks to the World Wide Web, a travel writer does not have to travel the world to gather information for editorials, most research can be done online – but experience does speak best. The most successful travel writers are self-funded, already globetrotting, and able to sell their words from the destinations they are in. See also: Digital Nomad.

Au Pair

Live-in babysitters and housekeepers are in quite high demand for those with the cash, who quite often live and holiday in wonderful locations. Au Pairs can expect to experience a new culture, get a nice room, and receive tuition in the home language in return for moderate childcare and housekeeping duties. On the plus side there are vacancies worldwide, on the down side it is notoriously low paid.

Photographer/Camera Person

If you can take a fabulous photo, or wield a video camera, there are opportunities to travel and indulge in your passion. As with the Travel Writer, commissioned opportunities are hard to come by, but for the motivated traveller, getting out there and collecting images and footage can lead to a nice pay packet either whilst traveling, or when you return.

Beauty Therapists and Fitness Instructors

If you are in the beauty business, or you have an instructor qualification for personal fitness, skiing or scuba diving, then there are plenty of opportunities to head to distant shores and work. Resorts and spa hotels are always on the lookout for beauty therapists and instructors to provide services for guests during peak times. To find opportunities, check out dedicated seasonal job websites, the way to become a seasonaire!

Digital Nomad

This is a term for a virtual assistant who moves from place to place whilst still carrying out a job. This time writers, designers, personal assistants and other types of virtual office worker have a lot to thank the internet for. It is now possible to research a project from anywhere in the world, and deliver work on time. Digital Nomads are self-starters with a love for seeing the world, the motivation to be self-employed and the cunning to live where prices are low whilst working for companies that pay well.

Do you plan to work abroad? Our Longstay Travel Insurance  (aka backpackers insurance) covers working abroad too. Highlights include:

Insurance for trips from 4 to 18 months

  • Cover can be extended any number of times whilst you are still travelling
  • No restriction on time spent in any one place – visit many countries or just stay in one for the whole trip
  • Many Sports & Leisure Activities are automatically covered, others can be added such as skiing & snowboarding.
  • Super, Economy or Budget.
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Top Tips for Taking a Detox Retreat

Posted on January 20, 2015 by worldwideinsure

January is traditionally all about good intentions, and more often than not a time when people go on a health kick. Inspired by the recent getaway of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin to the We Care Spa in Palm Springs, we thought we’d share some top tips for going on holiday for a detox.

What to look for in a destination

Ideally, you are looking for peace and quiet, somewhere where you can relax. It also has to be a place that doesn’t have a reputation for fast food and bucket sized cocktails! To avoid temptation, it may be wise to head to an isolated location, but it really is your call and your personal preference whether this is a snow capped mountain or a sun-drenched beach.

Where to go: A self-catering staycation is the ideal way to avoid temptation. Only pack what you need then head to a cottage miles away from pubs, shops and restaurants. Sykes Cottages has a superb portfolio of out of the way places to stay.

What to do when you get there

If you are aiming to get fit and healthy, then you’ll probably have to do some exercise! Specialist detox resorts will have a wealth of fitness programmes available, as well as equipment. Plan to embark on an exercise regime that includes running, weights, cycling and swimming to get the most out of your stay. If your abstinence is more about general wellness than weight loss, consider a yoga and meditation retreat, or find a spa that offers these types of classes. If you have headed to the isolated cottage, regular long walks and short runs will soon whip you into shape!

Where to go: Nothing comes as close to idyllic as Silver Island, a dedicated yoga retreat on a  Greek island. The place practically oozes health! It is peaceful, rejuvenating and because it is completely off-grid also offers a digital detox too!

What to eat

The general detox advice is to cut caffeine, sugar and alcohol, and steer well clear of anything that is processed. Red meats are also a popular no-go item on a detox, as is dairy. Instead drink plenty of water, eat fresh seasonal fruit and veg, and add some fish to your diet. Most places that have a healthy outlook will provide a healthy menu, but if you are going self-catering, you may want to check out these tasty New Year detox recipes!

Where to go: Breakfast soups, non-dairy milks, healthy snacks and anti-oxidant-packed juices are on the menu at La Clairiere Bio and Spa Hotel in France. Their ethos is to re-educate guests and help them build a better, and healthier relationship with food.

What to drink

Fruit smoothies, vegetable smoothies, fruit juices, vegetable juices, and water. To mix things up a little you can always break out some mocktails! If you are on a proper cleansing programme (a la We Care Spa) you need to keep your intake of fluids up, which can mean consuming a portion of your liquid diet every 30 to 60 minutes. It must be stressed that you should consult a health advisor before doing this, and that it isn’t something you should embark on at a remote self-catering location!

Where to go: For the ultimate detox, you need to head to We Care Spa in Palm Springs, where you’ll feast on nothing but juices! This is the destination of choice for celebrities Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin – be warned, you have to prepare for a juice-only retreat with a fruits and veg only diet for a few days first!

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50 New Year Travel Resolutions for 2015 – Ultimate Bucket List

Posted on January 14, 2015 by worldwideinsure

Forget cutting down on cake as a New Year resolution, instead choose to hit some holiday highs this year with this must-try tick list! OK, you may not be able to fit it all into one year, but resolving to do even a few is bound to perk up your holiday plans!

1.       Spend the night under a starry sky – sleep on a sand dune!
2.       Go glamping at a festival
3.       Charter a luxury yacht
4.       Travel solo
5.       Watch the Northern lights
6.       Have a staycation
7.       Book a city break somewhere you have never been before
8.       Go swimming with sharks
9.       Visit the Great Pyramids in Egypt
10.   Hire a camper van and go on a road trip!
11.   Travel the Trans Siberian Railway
12.   Fly in a hot air balloon
13.   Relax in a hot tub at night in the snow
14.   Book a night at a luxury hotel – in the middle of a budget backpacking holiday!
15.   Take a cable car to the top of a volcano
16.   Ride an elephant
17.   Bathe in a hot spring
18.   Go sandboarding
19.   Traverse a glacier in Patagonia
20.   Run with bulls in Spain
21.   Float in the Dead Sea
22.   Go cave diving
23.   Holiday with a big group of friends
24.   Journey to the centre of the earth (well Ecuador – the centre of the world)
25.   Stay in a Japanese capsule hotel
26.   See the Taj Mahal
27.   Go to an all-night beach party
28.   Try couchsurfing
29.   Visit a Thai temple
30.   Heli-ski in British Columbia
31.   Place a bet in Las Vegas
32.   Sun yourself on a pink sand beach in the Bahamas, Harbour Island
33.   Go through the Sun Gate at Machu Picchu
34.   Stay on a private island in Fiji
35.   Go on a yoga retreat in India
36.   Try white water rafting
37.   Enter a Dragon Boat Race
38.   Go on a walking safari in Africa
39.   Bungee jump in New Zealand
40.   Test your fear-factor with portaledging (sleeping on a vertical rock face in a hammock/tent)
41.   Visit New England for an autumn holiday
42.   Go whale watching
43.   Dive the Great Barrier Reef
44.   Sail down the Amazon
45.   Go to Rio Carnival
46.   Book a night at a haunted hotel
47.   Go to an international beer festival
48.   Try scuba diving
49.   Shower under a waterfall
50.   Watch the sun rise at New Year

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3 of the Best Winter Sports Apps for January 2015

Posted on January 8, 2015 by worldwideinsure

We usually showcase one app each month, but with the winter sports season in full-swing we thought we’d share some of the best apps out there for those who like to travel to colder climates to have a bit of outdoor fun!

iTrailMap: Ski and Snowboard Trail Maps

This free app is packed with all the info you need out on the piste. iTrailMap has maps of loads of ski and snowboards resorts, and because they are downloaded and stored on your phone, you don’t need signal to be able to use them! However, if you have got signal, it also has a nifty GPS function too.

Zumobi Ski and Snow Report

Another free app that will come in useful whilst traversing snowy trails.  Zumobi Ski and Snow Report has had a fresh new face ready for the 2015 ski season to make finding the critical snow and weather information you need easy. As well as snow depth data for base and top and a five-day forecast, the app is blessed with livecam feeds and social media buttons so you can gather a group easily for a fun day out.

Snow Fitness Workouts – Skiing & Snowboarding Exercises

Get in shape before you hit the slopes! Snow Fitness Workouts has more than 100 workout sessions designed to target key muscle groups to build strength and promote stamina. Each one is ready to go, no planning needed. The balanced workouts aim to reduce the likelihood of injury during daredevil activities in the snow.

Don’t forget your Wintersports Insurance! Even if you have been doing your exercises à la Snow Fitness, have taken the necessary precautions from your Zumobi snow report, and have stuck to the right trail as advised by iTrailMap – accidents can, and do happen – so make sure you are covered by the right insurance for your needs. We can arrange wintersports travel insurance for:

  •          Skiing
  •          Snowboarding
  •          Snow mobiles
  •          Ice skating
  •          Ski acrobatics
  •          Ski touring
  •          Glacier walking
  •          Sledging
  •          Tobogganing
  •          Heliskiiing
  •          Off-piste
  •          Dry slope

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Xmas and New Year Travel Tips – A Survival Guide!

Posted on December 19, 2014 by worldwideinsure

Whether you are travelling by Plane, Train or Automobile, you are sure to face some adversity when traveling at this time of year. Here are some tops tips on how to prepare, and how to keep sane whilst getting from A to B.

Travelling by Car

Historically, the 23rd of December is the worst day for Christmas travel on the UK motorways, so you need to PLAN YOUR JOURNEY well, or choose travel at a potentially less popular time. Before you start your journey, it is well worth having a look at AA travel news to see where there are delays.

Bear in mind that service stations will be running limited services, however, Motorway Service stations are required by their license to provide food, fuel and toilet facilities on Christmas Day, but it may be limited and not include their usual cosiest facilities!

Travelling By Train

Trains do not run on Christmas Day! There may be some busses allocated for airport runs. Typically trains stop earlier than usual on Christmas and New Year’s Eve and start again later than usual after on the 27th and 01st respectively. Limited train services are available on Boxing Day – check before you travel to find out if there is one to suit you.

Be aware that arrangements for Scotland may be different. A handy website for checking train options is Traintimes.org, alternatively see the National Rail website.

Travelling By Plane

The biggest challenge to air travel at this time of year is the road traffic and train disruptions, so please see the previous two sections for information. Weather is the other bane, sometimes causing delayed flights as well as tailbacks on the roads and cancelled train services! Advice is to check the weather regularly in the days up to your journey time, The Met Office is a good source of info, and allow PLENTY of time for your journey.

Delays can be unpredictable at the best of times, so leaving a couple of hours early might still not cut the mustard if you have a long drive to the airport. A popular solution is to book into a nearby hotel the day before the flight, then all you risk missing is a hotel dinner rather than an expensive flight! FlightStats.co.uk is a great resource for flight information and airport weather, alternatively, go online and check with either your airline or the airport you are travelling from.

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Best New Year Getaways in 2015

Posted on December 12, 2014 by worldwideinsure

Welcoming in the New Year, there are just so many ways to go about it. An intimate meal at a restaurant, a drink or two at your local bar, staying home with loved ones, or taking to the skies and seeking out something sensational! Check out our top picks for a hot sandy beach break, a cold snowy mountain retreat and a non-stop New Year party!

Sand: St Lucia

The Caribbean island of St Lucia promises everything you’d expect – sun, sea and sand! It is also blessed with rainforests, volcanic mountains, and sulphur springs, making it an idyllic setting for welcoming in the New Year.

For a spectacularly indulgent treat, a break at Boucan by Hotel Chocolat is a must! The black quartz swimming pool gives the impression that you are floating in a pool of the smoothest, richest chocolate, and the hotel offers plenty of chocolate-based spa treatments. Guests can even take to the groves to try out making chocolate truffles!

The best time to travel to Saint Lucia is between December and May. The average temperature in this part of the world over the New Year is a sensational 30°C. Rates for Boucan by Hotel Chocolat start at £225 per room per night.

Snow: Switzerland

If alpine panoramas are your idea of a great view at New Year, then heading to the Swiss Alps is a great choice! Skiing, snowboarding, sledging, paragliding, rambling and abseiling are all common activities here – or you could just chill in a hot tub looking at snowy peaks!

Indulgent New Year destinations in the snow don’t come much more luxurious than the New Year Package from The Cambrian in Adelboden.  Available from 26 December 2014 to 4 January 2015 the package includes: 

  • 7 nights in the desired room category
  • Daily alpine breakfast buffet
  • Cake in the afternoon
  • Special New Year’s Eve dinner & midnight snack
  • Hangover breakfast and 4-course dinner on 1st January
  • Access to spa – sauna, steam room, beauty treatments

The best time to travel to this part of the Alps is between November and March, when average temperatures fall below zero. This year the NY Package prices start from £2288, at other times, rooms at The Cambrian start at £130 per night.

Celebration: Sydney

How can 2 million people be wrong? That’s how many people flock to Sydney Harbour each year for the fabled New Year celebrations, a party so good that Sydney is known as the Capital of NYE parties!

If you want somewhere luxurious with a fabulous view of the famed fireworks display, then you’ll want to check into Pier One Sydney Harbour Hotel. If you book early, you can get a room, but even if you miss out on the accommodation, you may be able to bag yourself a space at one of the private parties. This year revellers can choose from:

Millionaires’ Yacht Party on dry land at Water: $600 gets you drinks at sunset, canapés, food throughout the night, DJ and a 5 and a half hour beverage package offering champagne, wine and beer! Plus arguably the best waterside view of the harbour.

Dawes Point NYE Party: Pay $399 and dress to impress! Canapés, beverages and music (inside and out on the pier). Stunning views of the fireworks are part of the package!

New York City style rooftop party at The Bridge: $499 gives you access to a rooftop party that mirrors a NYC rooftop bar. Dress code: chic. Expect: DJs, champagne, canapés, and fireworks up close at the ultra urban-chic location!

Temperatures at this time of the year hit about 22°C – not too hot, and definitely not too cold!  You can find rates and room availability at Pier One Sydney Harbour online.

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10 of the Best Xmas Gifts for Globetrotters

Posted on December 10, 2014 by worldwideinsure

Know someone who spends more time traveling than they do enjoying a hot dinner in the comfort of their own home? Well, check out this little list, jam-packed with great gift ideas for those who like to travel!

Recycled Sailcloth Luggage Tags

Anyone who is a frequent flyer will appreciate these humorous luggage tags made from upcycled, genuine Round The World racing yacht sail!  By The Reefer Sail Company £25 at notonthehighstreet.com.

Sshhh Earplugs

Sleep anywhere in style, and total peace and quiet with these beautifully designed ear-plugs. Available for £6.99 at johnlewis.com.

Go Travel 407 Worldwide Earthed Adapter

This clever little contraption connects travellers to power supplies in 150 countries worldwide, and it even has a hidden kitchen sink! (only joking). Buy online for £34.99 at go-travelproducts.com.

Portable Power And Luxury Leather Case Gift Set

Versatile, available in three colour combos, and can be personalised. We love this handy accessory that can hold your passport, carry your coins, and charge you phone or mp3 player! Genius! Made by Stow London and available on notonthehighstreet.com for £89.

Multi-Currency Money Box

Any globetrotting friend or family member will be super chuffed with this solution for storing all those left over coins after a trip. It has six compartments and comes with plenty of labels. Just £16.99 at presentsformen.co.uk.

 

Panasonic Pocket Sonic Toothbrush

Quiet, battery operated and comes complete with a matching cap for hygienic storage on the go, perfect for short trips or long haul holidays! Order online from landyschemist.com, £41.

 Mulberry Clipper Natural Leather Travel Bag

A classic designer travel bag that will stand the test of time both in style and in wear – perfect for that very special jet-setting someone. Price Tag: £1,350 from mulberry.com.

Trunki Children’s Ride-On Suitcase

Parents of travelling toddlers will very much appreciate it if their little bundle of joy got one of these for Christmas, and you can bet your bottom dollar the kids will love it too. Fun, practical and comes with a ‘fully loaded’ option! From 39.99 at trunki.co.uk

 Liberty Print Eye Masks

This eye mask is the epitome of luxury travel accessories. Soft velvet cotton backing = supreme comfort and the pinch of dried lavender inside will help to soothe tired eyes. Also available in executive pinstripe! Beautifully gift-boxed, £45 from otisbatterbee.com.

 First Class Cashmere Travel Pillow

100% velour finish Scottish cashmere covers make these travel pillows among the most luxurious on the market, and the unique design makes them reportedly the most versatile and comfy too. Order direct from thejetrest.com for £89.95.

 Want to give a practical gift? How about Travel insurance? Our winter sports travel insurance is an ideal purchase for friends or family that like to take to the piste at this time of year!

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