Travelling during the Winter?
Whether you're looking to be snowed in and by the fire with a book or looking to catch some rays on the beach, travelling during the winter can have lots to offer!
Winter is the perfect time for calm and reflection.
Booking a winter trip away allows time to reflect on another year and refresh for what's to come.
It's a great way to miss the rush of the school holidays. Winter is also the best season to make your money go further due to off-season prices. Most providers change the pricing seasonally, meaning you could potentially pay more travelling in the summer than in the winter.
Not sure where to go?
If you're looking for frozen lakes, luxurious resort towns, and a real winter wonderland, Switzerland was voted one of the most beautiful countries in the world by CN Traveller.
Banff National Park was voted one of the most beautiful winter wonderlands in Canada. With overwhelming views of the Canadian Rockies and wildlife.
If it's winter sun you're looking for, 28°C is the average winter temperature for the Maldives. From diving to gallery touring, yoga, or doing nothing at all the Maldives has that perfect desert-island experience.
What to take?
Whether it's sunshine or snow, it's ideal to check the weather before you go so that you can plan your outfits in advance to avoid overpacking or not taking the correct clothing.
Your cold weather essentials travel checklist:
- Travel documents (passport)
- Coat
- Jumper
- Long sleeve tops
- Warm layers, thermals
- Hat, scarf, gloves & socks
- Winter boots
- Travel medical kit (medication, tissues, sanitiser, skincare products)
- Heat packs, hand warmers
Bigger items, such as a jumper or your coat, could be worn on the plane to save some space in your luggage, especially if you only have hand luggage.
Your hot weather travel checklist:
- Travel documents (passport)
- Suncream, after sun
- Sunglasses, hat
- Flip flops
- Beach bag, towel
- Insect repellent
- Travel medical kit (medication, tissues, sanitiser, skincare products)
Insurance policy details
Select & Protect offers additional cover for winter sports, this add-on provides cover for emergency treatment caused by your participation in Winter Sports activities, the delay, loss, theft or damage to your ski equipment, cover for ski pack expenses, piste closure and avalanche closure.
If you purchase an annual multi-trip policy, you are only covered for 17 days of winter sports activity during the insurance period.
There is no cover provided in this section for any insured person aged 65 and over for either a single trip or an annual multi-trip.
You won't be covered under this policy whilst taking part in winter sports unless you select this add-on and the additional premiums paid.
If you have any questions about what other cover is offered by Select & Protect Travel insurance use our FAQs or contact an agent using our online chat!