Mother's Day Treats - Holiday Ideas From Direct Travel Insurance

CROYDON, England, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

With Mother's Day fast approaching (it's 18 March if you haven't already got it in the diary), what about a fantastic alternative to the usual flowers, chocolates or toiletries?

If you're stuck for the perfect gift, here are some suggestions that will show mum you're the best son or daughter in the world. Not that she ever doubted you.

With cheap travel insurance from the specialists as Direct Travel Insurance, you can save money yet still know that this special lady will benefit from excellent cover and great customer service.

Instead of a bouquet of flowers: book a weekend in Jersey, known as the Floral Island, to coincide with the annual June in Bloom flower festival (17 - 24 June 2012). There will be beautiful colours and aromas, fields swaying with lavender, tours of private gardens, wild orchid meadows, St Helier's flower market and impeccable manor house lawns.

Instead of a scented candle: book a spa break. From Tuscan hot springs to Alpine resorts, from a wine-wrap in the Bordeaux region of France to a mud bath in the Canaries, a pampering long weekend spells indulgence and appreciation, big time. Direct Travel Insurance has Europe single-trip travel insurance from just £2.06.

Instead of a box of chocs: book a trip to Brussels to taste the best Belgian chocolates moments out of the confectioner's kitchen, Paris for molten chocolate heaven at Angelina's tearoom or a cookery course in Spain with lots of emphasis on desserts.

Instead of a Sunday drive: book a cruise. Options for a close-to-home trip could include the Scillies to Skye on a round-the-British-Isles cruise, a French vineyards-and-châteaux cruise or a mini-cruise for a long weekend in Amsterdam or Antwerp for relaxation, sightseeing and shopping. Holiday insurance for a cruise protects people and possessions onboard ship and during visits ashore.

DTI's cheapest travel insurance policies are designed for those on a budget, with more options offering higher levels of cover. If the ideas above have whetted your appetite for more travel, annual travel insurance can be a cost-effective choice.

For a quick holiday insurance quote, visit http://www.direct-travel.co.uk or call +44(0)845-605-2700.

Notes for Editors

Established in late 1992 and trading since 1993, Direct Travel Insurance specialises in travel insurance for individual travellers, couples and families up to the age of 75. Direct Travel Insurance offers a range of cover options and added benefits including cover for over 100 sports and activities enabling customers to tailor their policies for single trip, annual multi trip, backpacking and winter sports.

All travel insurance policies are underwritten by Chartis Europe Limited. Direct Travel Insurance is a trading name of UNAT Direct Insurance Management Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Number 312350). Chartis Europe Limited is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA Number 202628).