Finance Stories - July 22nd Can you use Velocity Frequent Flyer points to travel within Australia with Virgin? Aussies eager for a local holiday are once again able to fly with Virgin Australia using their Velocity points, after redemptions were brought forward to this week. Spending points on domestic flights may not always add...
Budgeting & Saving Money - June 29th How to lay-by your next holiday It’s possible to lay-by a holiday, which can make the cost more manageable. We take a look at the pros and cons plus what to consider.
Coronavirus - March 13th Coronavirus: Can I still buy Cancel for Any Reason cover? Planning to travel overseas soon and worried about travel insurance? While many policies now exclude coverage for cancellation due to coronavirus, there is one policy add-on that you could investigate. How does “cancel for any reason”...
Coronavirus - March 13th Does your travel insurance cover coronavirus? | Infographic So, you're heading off overseas and worrying about COVID-19 (commonly known as coronavirus). For questions about your health, you're best to speak with a medical professional. However, Canstar can help with the travel insurance implications. Our...
Coronavirus - March 12th Australia on high alert: What does it mean now coronavirus is a 'pandemic'? The World Health Organisation has declared that the novel coronavirus – now called COVID-19 – is now a pandemic. This comes as the virus continues to spread across the world. So what is a pandemic and...
Finance News - March 9th 7 ways the coronavirus may affect Aussies The spread of coronavirus has rattled the international community, and here in Australia, you don't have to catch the bug to feel the impact. The coronavirus has dominated news headlines since early 2020. Thankfully, the number...
Travel Insurance - February 21st One Way Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know Heading overseas and not quite sure when (or if) you’ll come back home? Whether you’re going backpacking, spending a gap year working abroad or packing up and moving to another country - if you’ve booked a...
Coronavirus - February 7th Rushing out for hand sanitiser? Read these 5 surprising facts first Fears of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19) have sent the price of hand sanitiser skyrocketing, as supermarkets warn that stocks are low. However, is it really that effective against viruses? And is it value for money? Here are...
Travel Insurance - February 3rd Top tips for travelling with your camera If you’re a photography lover and heading on holidays, your camera gear is probably at the top of your packing list. However, you will likely also want to make sure your camera (and breathtaking Instagram-ready shots)...
Travel Insurance - November 13th When is the best time to travel to Uluru? Known by some as the heart of Australia, Uluru is more than just a rock in the Northern Territory. The monolith has become a popular site for tourism and, perhaps more significantly, it is a place of great cultural...
Travel Insurance - November 5th When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka? Known for its diverse array of wildlife, golden beaches and historical Buddhist temples, Sri Lanka seems to be popping up more and more as a dream holiday destination. But before you grab your passport, take a...
Travel Insurance - October 23rd When is the best time to visit the Maldives? With its white sand beaches, crystal-clear water and colourful sea life, it’s no wonder the Maldives is at the top of many bucket lists. In fact, from January to August of this year, over 26,000 Australian...
Travel Insurance - October 10th Unleash your wanderlust with this insider’s guide to solo female travel Thinking of ticking off some bucket list items but can’t find anyone to go with you? Then you could consider going solo! More and more people are taking the plunge when it comes to travelling by...
Travel Insurance - July 16th Canstar's Most Satisfied Customers - Travel Insurer Award: Winner revealed Australians love to travel, and it seems they also love to know that their travel insurer has their back. Canstar surveyed 1,188 policyholders across a total of 80 providers, to find out just how satisfied Australian...
Finance News - May 21st Click Frenzy Mayhem: Watch out for "impulsive purchases" A consumer expert has warned that Click Frenzy's latest mega sale could lure shoppers into spending money they don't have. The popular Australian shopping deals website will host a 29-hour sale called Click Frenzy Mayhem from 7pm tonight...
Travel Insurance - April 24th The Ultimate Filming Locations & Tours For Game Of Thrones Fans Are you a fan of Game of Thrones? Then you may be wondering where you can find some of the beautiful real-life destinations that serve as backdrops to this epic fantasy. From lavish palaces in Spain to...
Finance News - February 26th Click Frenzy Travel: What to think about in the rush With more than one million people expected to jump on the Click Frenzy Travel website tonight to bag a bargain for their next holiday, one finance expert says it's important to factor in the need for...
Travel Credit and Debit Cards - January 15th 6 Tips To Help You Keep To Budget When Holidaying In Japan Japan is a wonderfully traditional, eclectic, friendly, and at times overstimulating place (my hat off to anyone who can stay in the pachinko parlours for more than one minute) that is proving incredibly popular with Australian...
Travel Insurance - December 17th Travel Money Cards for Thailand Co-author Maddie Clarey Planning a holiday to Thailand and considering a travel money card to access your baht on the road? Here are some factors you might like to consider. Thailand is one of the more...
Travel Insurance - December 14th Travel Money Cards for South Africa Co-author Maddie Clarey Considering a trip to South Africa? If you’re thinking about a travel money card for your holiday spending, here are some factors that might be worth considering. According to the South African Department...