Low-risk policies for high-risk holidays

Laura Howard finds the best insurance cover for those who like to mix in extreme sports with their holiday

If your idea of a fulfilling holiday does not involve a strawberry daiquiri, trashy novel and a sunbed, you may need to take another look at your travel insurance cover before setting off.

According to recent research from price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, almost half of British holidaymakers have impulsively signed up for an extreme sporting activity whilst abroad - with parasailing, white-water rafting and bungee jumping among the most popular.

But although financial services may be the last thing on your mind as you hurtle through the air at unnatural speeds, it's important to remember that the vast majority of insurers, including Marks & Spencer, the Post Office and Norwich Union exclude dangerous sports from their travel policies.


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