Rex Jory and his wife Liz, find peace of mind in travelling with COTA Insurance. “If my ancient body was a temple, it would lie, forgotten and decaying, in the jungles of Cambodia. In three score years and 15 I have given it a terrible pounding – stress, sleep deprivation, over-eating and drinking and..Read More
Five warm travel destinations to visit this winter Winter is upon us, the cold weather has settled in, it’s raining outside and you miss the sun! Many people make following the sun an annual ritual. Some travel north for the winter while others take a trip or two throughout the season. Are you considering a..Read More
Great ways to travel solo – and stay safe Reduce the risk of something bad happening during your travels. Keep these four essential travel tips in mind for staying safe when you travel solo. Solo travel can offer the most rewarding travel experiences. Spending time alone abroad is a great way to go at the..Read More
Lisa and Daniel keep travelling despite health setbacks Lisa and her partner Daniel love travelling and try to get away as often as they can. Their time together has become very precious since Daniel, now 60, suffered a massive heart attack ten years ago. At that time, Daniel’s health became a stumbling block for the..Read More
We are happy to report that Elva made it! Elva writes “Well its official! I am the oldest person in the Southern Hemisphere to have been to both the North Pole, the South Pole and all seven continents! Weather was a major factor in my adventure! Because of adverse conditions we were delayed..Read More
Tim’s Travel Tips Tim, Insurance Manager at COTA Insurance offers some great travel tips. Hi, I’m Tim. I’m the Insurance Manager at COTA Travel Insurance, where I have worked for over a decade. I love to travel. In recent years I have been to Fiji with my young family where we swam with tropical fish..Read More
South Pole dream just weeks away for 83 year old travel-enthusiast, Elva 83 year old Elva’s icy south pole adventure is just weeks away thanks to a curious spirit forged in childhood and COTA’s age-friendly travel insurance approach. Growing up “When I was a child my mother would push me on a swing and sing..Read More
3 Underrated Senior-Friendly Cities in Europe to Visit in 2019 When we think European travel, we might picture strolling the elegant boulevards of Paris, exploring the ancient wonders of Rome or admiring the gabled facades of Amsterdam. But there are so many less-visited cities in Europe that offer rich historical, cultural and artistic experiences for..Read More
How to find a travel buddy Travelling alone can be a very rewarding experience and many travellers prefer the flexibility it allows. Most people are social creatures though, and many prefer not to travel alone. Do you prefer to spend time in the company of others or are worried about becoming lonely during your trip?..Read More
6 Reasons Why You Should Travel with Friends Travelling to new places are some of the most rewarding experiences that we have. Whether we go alone or with a big group of friends, it creates new ideas and experiences that we could never get at home. Whilst some people prefer to travel solo, there are..Read More
