This time of year sees a lot of people getting away and having a last slice of sun before the Christmas period commences, but why not take advantage of some icy fun this winter?

This stunning image was taken at Timberlane Lodge Ski Resort, in Oregon, USA. This could be you with a little practice this winter. Ansell provides great cheap insurance cover for any sort of winter activity holidays, including families, groups of friends and even a stag or hen do.
Our bespoke insurance covers everything out there on the slopes, including skiing insurance, snowboarding insurance and even Ski jumping insurance for the insane and Snow mobile insurance for the petrol heads out there!
Get in touch now to get yourselves covered on your Extreme winter activity holiday.
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Filed under: Activity insurance, Extreme sports, Winter sports
Article tags: skiing, snowboarding, winter
A recent study by the guardian has revealed a list of 20 holiday destinations and activities that have been selected by a panel of Eco experts which demonstrate innovation in technology, ways of running a business, design and style- based around being economically sustainable.
From this green friendly list there were a couple that featured outdoor pursuits and activities that are covered here at Ansell; including such adventures as canoeing in Honduras, nature walking in Sweden, driving a b-bug in the Brecon Beacons and also the time old classic of bird-watching in Cornwall.

If you fancy taking a green adventure this winter, please contact Ansell’s now for a tailor made insurance policy based around your trip.
To see the full article from the Guardian- Click here.
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Filed under: Extreme sports, Miscellaneous
Article tags: adventure holiday, holiday, travel
For this next post you will notice the continuation of a theme on the blog lately. I know it’s focussing on the older age bracket again, but it simply seems as if they are the most active out there when it comes to extreme activity and travelling at this moment in time.

This week has seen the amazing Edwin Shackleton complete a staggering record that has seen him travel across the country using no more than 200 different forms of transport over airm land and sea.
The feat saw him begin in 2009 and has featured many different forms of transport including a camel, microlight, hot air balloon, pony, segway, hovercraft and rickshaw.
If you are a budding adventurer and wish to try and replicate some of Edwin’s brilliant adventures then you are in luck- Ansell’s cover many forms of quirky transport including many of Edwin’s. Get in touch now to inquire about your adventure and see which activity travel insurance would suit you the best.
Read more about Edwin’s brillaint record on the Daily mail site
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Filed under: Activity insurance
Article tags: over 50's insurance, travel insurance