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Over one million UK travellers are planning to hit the ski slopes this winter season but many may forget to pack essenti

Travel Insurance News - 24/01/2006

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Over one million UK travellers are planning to hit the ski slopes this winter season but many may forget to pack essential travel insurance.

Research from the Post Office shows that many holiday makers fail to ensure they have sufficient ski travel insurance before they leave the UK - meaning that an accident on the slopes could end up costing a small fortune.

Many travellers neglect the fact that worldwide travel insurance is not just to cover the loss of personal items but can also help to cover the cost of medical treatment and repatriation as well as covering costs incurred because of cancellation or non-departure.

Hugh Stacey, head of travel services at Post Office, said: 'Although it's great fun, a winter sports holiday does carry more risk than a relaxing beach holiday as accidents can easily happen on the slopes.'

He added: 'The advice from Post Office is to organise adequate cover for your winter sporting activities before you travel, to avoid any painful and costly surprises this ski season.'

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