| If you are a UK resident with an affinity for the | | | | long been a feature of the UK scene, there are a |
| great outdoors, you will find a whole spectrum of | | | | number of newer pursuits which are gaining in |
| outdoor pursuits represented. Contrary to the | | | | popularity. Bungee jumping, paint-balling, ATV and |
| climate's best attempts to dampen your desires, | | | | go-karting are just some of the activities which |
| the UK offers abundant opportunity to sate your | | | | have become fashionable. Considered specialist in |
| hunger for adrenalin-fuelled action. | | | | their nature, they require specific knowledge and |
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales | | | | equipment which eliminates individuals from |
| each have their own distinct geographical | | | | pursuing them alone. |
| characteristics and hence certain activities are | | | | Most outdoor activities include some element of |
| regional and dependent on local conditions. Skiing, | | | | danger and for many; this is part of their appeal. |
| for example, can only be found in Scotland in the | | | | For others, the risk is something they can |
| winter, while Wales and Northern Ireland offer | | | | reconcile by taking adequate steps to protect |
| some of the best coastal areas for sea-based | | | | themselves. It is often the case that the |
| water sports. | | | | company organising the activity has already done |
| Whether they are land, sea or air based, outdoor | | | | the same on your behalf. |
| activities in the UK enjoy popularity comparable | | | | While safety standards employed by activity |
| with anywhere in the world. And with such a wide | | | | companies are exceptionally high, accidents are |
| variety of geographical variations, there are few | | | | inevitable and can not only ruin your holiday, but |
| pursuits that cannot be undertaken. | | | | can leave you seriously out of pocket also. |
| Additionally, there are a large number of | | | | Whether you are pursuing an activity through a |
| companies offering the means to facilitate | | | | recognised firm or independently, it's wise to have |
| outdoor adventures, be it for just a day or for an | | | | the safety net of a travel insurance policy which |
| entire vacation period. Such companies offer all | | | | will ensure cover for any private medical |
| the equipment necessary and the expertise | | | | expenses you might incur and for the damage of |
| necessary for an adventure focused on a single | | | | any expensive equipment. |
| pursuit or one involving something different every | | | | In the past, for many, insurance was a luxury and |
| day. | | | | something that could be considered an |
| Kayaking, abseiling, mountaineering and hang gliding | | | | unnecessary expense, especially for a single day's |
| are typically activities you might expect to be | | | | activity. Things have changed however and travel |
| offered on an adventure holiday, while if you are | | | | insurance for any period, be it a day or a year, is |
| an independent enthusiast with your own | | | | considerably more affordable. Visit |
| equipment, mountain-biking, rock climbing and | | | | travel-insurance-discounts to see how easily and |
| gorge and fell walking can be followed relatively | | | | cheaply you can get cover for your adventures. |
| inexpensively and often without expert | | | | Alternatively, visit vayago for policies designed |
| supervision. | | | | specifically with adventure holidaymakers in mind. |
| Besides the more traditional activities that have | | | | |