Hardy Brits Defy the Weather

There are fewer greater pleasures in life than enjoying the great outdoors. The British are enthusiastic about the weather; never a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it sunny April day goes by without optimistic women and men striding outside armed with barbecue sets, beach towels and mats.

Whilst it is often the excuse for joking, the British attitude towards the weather is also one of the most individual and endearing qualities of the nation. This joy that accompanies a heat wave goes against the stereotypical greyness of personality, which has become a cartoon of Britishness.  Those summer days are embraced readily, with a surprising number of Brits taking to their back gardens for a dip in their swimming pool.

Allegedly, Kent has a higher density of swimming pools per square mile than anywhere in America, beating sunshine spots like Florida and California. In contrast however, some Britons have taken the other side of the argument and opted for a more Scandinavian response. The quality of life influenced by the alpine wholesomeness of Scandinavian saunas and hot tubs, has made a positive impact. Whether it is in response to some of the more cloudy English days, or a healthy luxury many want to benefit from - it seems that the sale of saunas and hot tubs has risen despite the credit crunch.

If you are going to invest in the luxury items of a hot tub, or pool and are willing to spend both the time and money on getting them installed; don’t fall short when it comes to getting them insured. Insurers can cover more than just what’s in your garage or even in your house – it often extends to garden furniture and installations as well. Take Kwik Fit Insurance as an example, their standard contents insurance offers up to £500 cover on items in your garden. Visit their website for further information on what their contents insurance covers.