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Skydivers Jump Over “Island of Love”

What did you do on Valentine’s Day? – take your partner out for a romantic meal, book a day at an exclusive spa with a few treatments included or perhaps go to the theatre or cinema? However, we suspect that not too many of you skydived over a heart shaped island!

Island Of LoveWell that is exactly what three skydivers did on Valentine’s Day this year. The island is question, whose real name is Galesnjak, is known as the “Island of Love” because it really is heart shaped. It is located off the coast of Croatia and is beautiful. It is uninhabited and the only way that you can get to it is by boat – either by renting one or getting on a boat that makes a stop their. The owner of the island receives many requests from couples who would love to get married on the island.

The three people making the jump were from the Red Bull Skydive Team and are called Marco Furst, Amy Chmelecki and Marco Waltenspiel. Amy Chmelecki, who has made in excess of 16,000 skydives, unfortunately lost her skydiving equipment but a local skydiving team actually lent her some equipment enabling her to complete the jump.Island Of Love

The three skydivers, having jumped from the plane, got into a formation with the person in the centre and at the point of the formation having smoke come out of an attachment to one of their legs creating the shape of Cupid’s arrow. The weather was good considering it was winter time but it could not have been easy for Amy Chmelecki as she did not use her own equipment although she still completed the skydive without anything untoward happening.

Well done to those taking part who have no doubt increased the awareness of people around the world about the island. Perhaps this will give one or two of our skydiving clients an idea for Valentine’s Day next year!

If you are planning a skydiving trip abroad then why not get in touch with us here at AIB Insurance on 02380 268 351 and discuss your travel/skydiving insurance requirements with a member of our experienced team.

Hot Air Ballooning With Falcons

Hot Air Balloon And FalconThose of you involved in flying hot air balloons are well aware of the wonderful experience such a trip offers especially on a warm, clear summer’s day. The views are spectacular as you fly high above the countryside in the UK in peaceful surroundings.

Well, if that is not enough to please some of you interested in taking to the skies in a hot air balloon, how about a trip several thousand feet up using this mode of transport but where the journey also involves seeing a falconry demonstration that actually takes part from the basket of the hot air balloon. Such an experience is offered by a company in the United Arab Emirates.

Hot Air Balloon FalcolnIt is claimed to be the first time that falcons have been used in this way anywhere in the world. The hot air balloon rises to 4,000 feet above the desert from where the falcons have been specially trained to fly from thus providing a wonderful demonstration of these magnificent birds. In addition to witnessing the falcons you also enjoy breakfast in the desert and go on a wildlife safari in an open top Land Rover built in the 1950s. The hot air balloon flight lasts for around an hour. Flights are available between October to the end of May. Possibly something to consider if you are planning a trip to the United Arab Emirates?

Here at AIB Insurance, we have many years experience in helping many of our customers arrange insurance for a variety of air borne modes of transport. So, if you are looking for cover either because you are considering taking to the air for the first time or have an existing policy that is shortly coming up for renewal why not give us a call on 02380 268 351 and speak with a friendly, knowledgeable member of our staff who will happily obtain a competitive quotation for your consideration.

P J Hayman & Company Added To Our Panel

P J Hayman & CompanyIt is with great pleasure that we announce the addition of P J Hayman & Company to our panel of insurers. The insurers that we partner with are carefully chosen and we are extremely pleased to be doing so with this respected business.

P J Hayman & Company, located in Hampshire, was established in 1990 and provides specialist schemes and travel insurance. Over the years their business has grown and now has over 40 staff who pride themselves on providing a quality, professional customer service whether it be in respect of arranging suitable cover or dealing with a claim.

P J Hayman & CompanyThey offer a range of specialist insurance products that are suitable for many of our clients who enjoy adventure based trips as well as long stay holidays. There is also the option of “Independent Traveller” cover. They can even arrange travel cover for many people with pre-existing medical conditions as well as putting travel insurance in place with no upper age limit for people making both annual multi-trips and single trips overseas.

They have an Adventures Activity Travel Insurance policy that is designed to cover individuals and groups who take part in a huge selection of activity holidays or working abroad as well as participating in amateur and professional sports and hazardous pursuits. For instance, cover can be arranged for the likes of hang gliders, skydivers, paragliders, paramotorists, black water canoeing, bobsleigh, caving, gliding, hot air ballooning, mountaineering, parachuting and trekking to name but a few.

A comprehensive level of cover is provided to provide our valued clients with complete peace of mind. For instance, the Adventures policy provides search and rescue cover of up to £50,000 following an accident.

We look forward to working closely with P J Hayman & Company.

Further information about them can be found on their website at http://www.pjhayman.com/