Fitness holidays 'proving popular'

Expatriate health insurance policyholders may be looking to spend more of their time abroad taking part in fitness activities.

According to celebrity fitness trainer Steve Halsall, people are increasingly getting out and about and keeping fit during their overseas holidays.

"Because there is so much on offer it is no longer the case of going on holiday and putting a few pounds on," he explained.

And since expatriates have access to ...


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Qatar may become the new Dubai

Brits seeking an expatriate destination have been told that Qatar has the potential to become the new Dubai.

Robin Sutherland, general manager at the comparison website travelsupermarket.com, said Qatar offers natural beauty and luxury.

He explained that the emirate is "a bit like Dubai" was ten or 20 years ago and tends to ...

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Cooking from scratch 'boosts health and saves money'

Expatriate health insurance policyholders can stay healthy and save money by cooking their meals from scratch using fresh, local ingredients.

Registered nutritionist Carina Norris said convenience food tends to cost more, so homemade dishes can help those living abroad keep their expenditure down.

It also enables them to monitor their intake of salt, sugar and fat, helping them to ...

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Five a day 'is not limited to fresh food'

Overseas health insurance policyholders who are trying to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day should remember that they are not limited to fresh produce.

According to Rachel Cooke, senior public health dietician with the British Dietetic Association, a varied diet can include frozen fruit and vegetables as well as canned produce that comes in juice or water.

She mentioned that overseas medical insurance customers and other individuals might live near to a farmers market selling seasonal fruit and veg ...

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Build up strength before skiing

Expatriate health insurance policyholders who are escaping to the ski slopes this winter have been urged to improve their fitness before embarking on any extreme sports holidays.

According to Steve Halsall, a celebrity fitness trainer, building up strength through core exercises will be beneficial to those about to hit the slopes.

This could reduce injury and therefore cut down the number of ...

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