Columbus Direct has teamed up with Crisis and Rainbow Trust to help raise £1,000 for each charity by Friday 21st December – and it’s easy to lend your support. Simply Like Columbus Direct on Facebook and choose which charity you want to support - we’ll donate £1 per Like, to help us meet our fundra... Read more
Going abroad and not having full use of your mobile without paying extortionate charges for roaming can be very frustrating, especially when you like to stay (or need to stay) connected. Not all hotels and resorts are well connected, you may find that they offer no Wi-Fi, or offer a poor connection ... Read more
Great news for footy fans - our South African team have done it again. Despite them modestly reporting back that last night was not one of their 'best performances on the pitch', the team still won 5-2 against the Honey Badgers. Team Captian Imtiyaaz Fick said: "I think we could have scored a few ... Read more
As you know, we’re in the business of taking care of you and your family if something goes awry when you’re abroad. And we’re good at it. We’ve been protecting travellers since 1988, and we’ve made sure that you can have access to the support and cover you need while you’re travelling. However, don... Read more
Last night was our South African team's third game of the season, and they played the Scorpion Kings. And, believe you me, what a game it was. For the first time this season, the team started on the front foot, as they scored two goals almost straight away. Then things got interesting. The score w... Read more
If you suffer an injury on the slopes you may need to be airlifted to the local hospital and, in cases of serious injury, you may need to be repatriated home. The cost of repatriation will always be at your expense, fortunately travel insurance is there to pick up this bill. Repatriation cover co... Read more
Heading to Greece this summer? If the language is all Greek to you (sorry), you’ll love our guide to the top phrases you can learn. You’ll be able to greet locals, order easily in restaurants, say please and thank you, and ask for directions. Oh, and you’ll look incredibly cultured and sophisticated... Read more
It’s Columbus Day on October 12th and Christopher Columbus’ crossing of the Atlantic is celebrated in many cultures and in many forms. The explorer’s heritage means you can immerse yourself in Italian culture in San Francisco’s 145th Italian Heritage Parade, or you can dance Salsa all week in the to... Read more
Avalanches are a way of life in the mountains. There are many risk factors but, if you take note of some sensible pointers, you will have minimised any risk as much as you possibly can. Avalanches occur because snow is deposited in successive layers during the winter and then, subsequently, one lay... Read more
More good news from our South African team - they've been gadding about winning even more football matches. We don't know where they find the energy. The Columbus Direct team (yes, they're yet to find a snazzier name) played the Kazakhi Warriors last night, and what a tough match it was (just out o... Read more