Channel Islands and Isle of Man Travel Insurance

Channel Islands and the Isle of Man Travel Insurance



Many tourists from the UK may decide to avoid long trips this summer for vacation home or quickjump to Europe through the Channel Islands or through the Channel Tunnel or ferry.

May be due to financial problems, the fear of returning ash cloud, air strikes - or a combination.

Channel Islands attract thousands of visitors each year, and are perhaps the UK response to a tropical island paradise.

Jersey and Guernsey are the largest of the main islands, offering miles of natural beauty, beautiful coastlines, temperate climate, pristine beaches and seafood - perfect for family fun and relaxation. Ferry services are available to take day trips to explore nearby islands.

Alderney is a haven of peace, only eight miles off the coast of France and the third largest island. Has its own airport and port. The small islands of Herm and Sark are ideal for those who really want to get away from everything, especially what they are without cars! Imagine ...

There are many ways to arrive by air and sea. St. Helier in Jersey and St. Peter Port in Guernsey are the main centers to include regular ferry services from Weymouth, Poole and Portsmouth, as well as the services of Saint-Malo in Normandy.



Important changes re Health Care:

British citizens who visit the Channel Islands should be aware that the reciprocal health agreement with the United Kingdom ended on March 31, 2010. Previously, visitors are entitled to free medical care, as with the NHS.

Since the agreement ended this year it is advisable for visitors to take adequate travel insurance to visit the islands. (The same applies to residents of the Channel Islands when visiting the UK). For more information, visit the Directgov website - click here.

Isle of Man: The Isle of Man is situated in the Irish Sea between Northern Ireland and northern England. The reciprocal healthcare agreement between the UK and the Isle of Man is also due to end March 31, 2010, but has been extended for another six months - until late September 2010.

Until then the visitors from the United Kingdom are entitled to free access to NHS services in the event of injury or illness, but - be warned - the cover does not extend to potentially costly medical evacuation (if necessary) to carry home if you can do so by the normal methods of transport. For more information click here.

Flickr Image cc: lostajy (St. Peter Port, Guernsey)
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