Travellers opt for long-haul travel mini- breaks says Halifax Insurance

Wed, 12 Mar 2008

According to new research from Halifax travel insurance, a growing number of UK holidaymakers are taking long haul flights to far-off destinations for short breaks .

Last year, over 3.7 million Britons flew more than 5.5 billion miles for a long-haul mini-break, with all of them in the air for at least seven hours for a holiday lasting less than a week.

Many of the travellers planning a ‘breakneck break’ this year will be heading for the United States . The strength of the pound against the dollar, saw 1.9 million people travel to the US for a short break last year. The Far East and India were also popular destinations.

Paul Birkhead, senior manager of pricing and underwriting at Halifax Travel Insurance, said that "better airline quality, the lure of winter sun, favourable exchange rates and cheaper long haul flights" were the main reasons for people choosing the long-haul mini-break.

However, he warned holidaymakers not to "risk travelling without adequate insurance just because they are taking a short break".

Apacs, the UK payments association, recently advised Brits travelling abroad to ensure they are buying from a reputable source before they use their credit cards .
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