Cricket: England's Winter tour of the West Indies

The England Cricket Team's winter tour of the West Indies takes place in the Caribbean during January to April 2009. Warm-up and competitive matches will be played at seven venues. A full list of fixtures can be found on the English Cricket Board and the Windies Cricket websites.To help travelling British cricket fans have a safe and enjoyable trip to the Caribbean, the FCO has developed the following Top Tips to get you off to a winning start:Comprehensive travel and medical insurancewe strongly recommend that you take out comprehensive travel insurance before travellingif you intend to participate in adventure activities such as diving or other water sports, you should ensure that your travel insurance covers these types of activities.be sure to declare any pre-existing medical conditions you may have to your insurerforgetting travel and medical insurance could be an expensive oversightmedical cases from St Lucia/Antigua are often referred to Martinique, where you can use your European Heath Insurance Card (EHIC), if issued in the UK or France……however, whilst it’s important to ensure that you have a valid EHIC, note that the card does not always guarantee free medical attention (particularly if you are referred from a third country) and should not therefore be relied upon as a substitute for proper travel insurance