Following on from my recent blog about the cleanliness of UK beaches, it would appear from a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) that our European neighbours beaches have also come up to scratch.This will be encouraging news for our travel insurance customers planning a European seaside break this summer.
The latest annual Bathing Water Report from EEA and the European Commission, which looks at water quality in more than 22,000 bathing sites at beaches, rivers and lakes across Europe last year, has found 77.1% of sites had excellent quality, which means it complied with the most stringent guide values.
Encouragingly only 2% of bathing waters tested were non- compliant.
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Any of our medical conditions travel insurance customers planning a bucket and spade holiday in the UK this summer will be interested in the latest Good Beach Guide compiled by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS). The survey showed that some of our beaches are the cleanest for years, despite the guide stressing that there is still a lot of work to be done on maintaining and improving them. Read more
I have recently found a fantastic new website called Totally Yours, which is a web-based directory of products and services targeting those living with disabilities and the older generation. The site has been created by Janet Welch, through her frustration of being unable to find suitable products and services for her 18 year old son who has severe physical and learning difficulties. Read more
This was the headline in the Mail on Sunday this Sunday. The article quoted radio presenter Danny Baker who thinks that insurance is a waste of money and encourages people to live in a constant state of anxiety.
Everyone has an opinion about insurance and the majority are not that positive. However it is when you do need to claim on a policy that you realise its worth. Read more
The snow is falling in Europe so there’s still time to fit in another quick skiing holiday before the season ends. However, to make the most of your time at the resort, you need to prepare before you go, don’t let aching muscles after one day on the slopes leave you as a spectator. We would always advise our medical conditions travel insurance customers to book a course of Pilates classes to prepare their body for skiing.
