5 Great Reasons to Book a Ski Holiday With Winter Sports Insurance From Direct Travel Insurance

CROYDON, England, February 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

It's not too late to book a ski holiday this season as 2012 ushers in some excellent reasons to head for the slopes.

Whether winter sports enthusiasts choose the Alps, Pyrenees, Eastern Europe or go further afield to the Rockies, there's plenty of excitement in prospect and bargains to be had. Booking cheap ski insurance from Direct Travel Insurance can mean more savings. Here are five great reasons to go:

1. Discounts: ski operators realise that money is tight amid continued economic gloom. They also want to attract families tempted by winter sun instead of skiing to make up for the letdown of last summer.
2. For the first time in a decade there is no half-term overlap between France and the UK, meaning less demand so lower prices in the French Alps as well as less crowded slopes.
3. It could be a good year to try Switzerland. To counteract the strength of the Swiss franc, resorts from Verbier to St Moritz are reducing hotel and ski pass prices. (Not to mention that Prince Harry, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice saw in the New Year in Klosters.)
4. Andorra offers excellent value, as revealed in a useful infographic created by Direct Travel Insurance. This Hitting the Slopes guide is packed with information on resort altitude, runs, scenery and après-ski.
5. DTI's European single trip insurance (ski travel) starts from only £5.18 per person and covers more than 30 winter sports with excellent benefits and customer service.

Benefits of Direct Travel Insurance ski cover include 24-hour medical emergency assistance, off-piste skiing and snowboarding without a guide in all resorts and up to £1,000 for lost, stolen or damaged equipment.

DTI offers cheap ski insurance for those on a budget as well as options with higher levels of cover. For a quick winter sports insurance quote, visit http://www.direct-travel.co.uk or call 0845-605-2700.

Notes for Editors

Established in late 1992 and trading since 1993, Direct Travel Insurance specialises in travel insurance for individual travellers, couples and families up to the age of 75. Direct Travel Insurance offers a range of cover options and added benefits including cover for over 100 sports and activities enabling customers to tailor their policies for single trip, annual multi trip, backpacking and winter sports.

All travel insurance policies are underwritten by Chartis Europe Limited. Direct Travel Insurance is a trading name of UNAT Direct Insurance Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Number 312350). Chartis Europe Limited is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Number 202628).

Source: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-28/swiss-skiing-gets-cheaper-as-resorts-to-cut-prices.html