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Travel Money Cards for the United Kingdom
Co-author: Maddie Clarey Thinking about dropping in on the Queen for a cuppa? If you’re planning a trip to the United Kingdom and are considering a travel money card for your spending while you’re there, here are some of the things to consider. According to VisitBritain, in 2017 alone over 1 million Australians visited the United Kingdom, spending 1.19 billion pounds collectively. Whether you’re planning on shopping on London’s Oxford Street or exploring the mountains and lochs in the Scottish Highlands, it could be helpful to arrange a way to access your money in advance. One way of withdrawing cash and making … Continued
Travel Money Cards for France
Co-author Maddie Clarey Planning a getaway to France? Magnifique! And if you’re thinking about a travel money card for your expenses while you’re there, we have put together some factors you might like to consider. France. Home of croissants, the Eiffel Tower and some of the world’s most iconic fashion labels. From walking along the River Seine in Paris to sipping a full-bodied red in Bordeaux – it’s no surprise that France is the most popular tourist destination in the world. According to UN figures, 89 million visitors flocked to the country in 2017. While there’s plenty to see, do and … Continued
It’s time to consider more than price alone when choosing travel insurance
What are the possible risks of shopping around for price alone when considering travel insurance, and what are the key factors to consider when comparing policies? Canstar investigates.
Family Holidays: 6 Ways to Keep the Vacay on Budget
Contributed by Canna Campbell, Consumer Finance Expert We all know raising children is an expensive endeavour, and with cost-of-living pressures on the rise it’s no surprise that many families are going without holidays. According to a recent NRMA Blue survey, almost half (48%) of Australian families say the cost-of-living has risen by more than 10 per cent in the last year. To put that into alarming perspective, that’s almost five times the current inflation rate. The survey showed most Australians holiday as a family once a year, and for a quarter of rural and regional families, holidays come just every … Continued
36 Popular Things to Do in Bali
An iconic Aussie holiday destination for many years, the Indonesian island of Bali doesn’t seem to be showing any signs of slowing down in popularity. And while there’s nothing wrong with lying on a beach drinking out of a coconut, there’s plenty more this tropical destination has to offer. Here we have rounded up 36 popular things to do in Bali to help you soak up that Indonesian culture and natural beauty. 1. Nourish your body, mind and soul at Blooming Lotus Yoga With 94% of Trip Advisor reviewers giving the centre a five-star review, it certainly appears the team at Blooming … Continued
When annual leave becomes sick leave: 5 lessons learned from cancelling my Hong Kong holiday
Co-author: Maddie Clarey If you’ve got a mother, father, concerned friend or have visited the Federal Government’s Smart Traveller website recently, chances are you’ve heard the saying, ‘If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel’. So much is out of your control when you travel, starting the moment your bag hits the airport luggage carousel. Many hours later, you may find yourself in Marseille and your belongings in Istanbul. And that’s just baggage mishaps. Consider accidents, injuries, flight cancellations, or, as thousands of Bali-bound travellers have recently experienced, natural disasters. For Canstar Group Manager of Marketing and regular … Continued
5 insider tips that might just get you upgraded on your next flight
Travel is one of life’s great pleasures, and it can be even better with a dash of luxury. First and business class seats can offer extra legroom, bigger luggage allowances and lounge access among their benefits, making an upgrade extremely tempting for some travellers. Here are five tips on how to get an upgrade on your next flight, because simply dressing nicely and smiling sweetly may no longer cut it. 1. Become a frequent flyer One possible way to get a cheap or free upgrade is to become a member of an airline’s frequent flyer program. As you accrue points with … Continued
Travel insurance exclusions - what aren't you covered for?
Check the exclusions on your travel insurance policy before you book travel to find out if you're covered for war, civil unrest, natural disasters, etc.
The Rise of “Voluntourism” and How To Spot a Scam
Opinion – Elliott Pringle, Good2Go Travel Insurance These days, more and more Australians are swapping a “fun in the sun” holiday for one that can contribute to communities abroad. That feeling of giving back and helping others is really part of the Aussie way of life, but could it at times be doing more harm than good? “Voluntourism” has been around for many years, but lately there has been an increase in its popularity, especially with younger travellers. Voluntourism can take many forms, from building houses for indigenous communities in Mexico, to helping out at an Elephant Nature Park in Thailand or volunteering at … Continued
How a dog attack in Thailand changed my perspective on travel insurance
Warning: article contains graphic images. After returning from a restorative meditation retreat in Taiwan, Brisbane entrepreneur Amanda Rootsey made her way to Thailand to visit her father before things took an unexpected turn for the worse. Within a few hours of arriving in Thailand, Amanda had a golf ball-sized chunk missing from her right leg, was suffering from excruciating pain and found herself seeking emergency medical treatment in a rural hospital in a foreign country – with no travel insurance. Eco-friendly model, passionate vegan, lover of animals and youth mentor Amanda Rootsey never expected to be attacked by her dad’s … Continued
Ski Travel Insurance
Heading overseas to get some gnarly powder, dude? Then you might want to include ski insurance under your travel policy. Skiing is – in this author’s humble opinion – one of the most fun things you can do on an overseas holiday in the winter. That is, if you don’t mind heights or falling over a lot. While skiing and snowboarding can be exhilarating, it can also be dangerous if you don’t take precautions, and even then your safety isn’t guaranteed. By including snow sports cover in your travel insurance policy, you can be protected financially if not physically. What … Continued
How I Travelled Solo Around the World for $2,500 Per Month
199 days, three continents, 38 countries, $15,000. In April this year I jumped on a plane bound for Fiji, and just this week, six and a half months later, I have returned to Australia all the way from Iceland. My trip took me from the shores of Fiji through Asia and finally into Europe where I traversed almost the length and breadth of the European continent successfully on a pretty tight budget. I didn’t stop and work in any destination, and my Instagram feed would be lucky to get me a free coffee, let alone an all-expenses paid trip around … Continued
Bali volcano: how the ash cloud could affect your travel insurance
As Mount Agung in Bali poses an imminent threat of eruption, many Australian travellers have been left stranded on the island or forced to make last-minute changes to their holiday plans. Flights in and out of Bali’s Denpasar airport have been cancelled, with Virgin Australia saying their flights would be cancelled up until Thursday 30 November and advising customers to visit their website for updates on flights after that date. There are reports school leavers who travelled to Bali as part of their schoolies celebrations as well as holiday-makers have been forced to extend their stay due to cancelled flights with … Continued
New Qantas Dreamliner Touches Down In Australia
The very first Qantas Dreamliner plane has landed in Sydney this morning, ushering in a new era of Australian air travel. The new aircraft – named ‘Great Southern Land’ by Qantas – will be the first in Australia to give direct flights from Perth to London. Coming in at just under 14,500 kilometres, the Dreamliner’s new route will in fact be the second longest direct passenger flight in the world, with the longest being the 15,000 km flight from Delhi to San-Francisco. The 787-9 is touted as a marked improvement on Qantas’s previous long-haul models, as not only does it offer … Continued
Travel Insurance For Thailand
Heading to Thailand for your next holiday? Whether you are island trekking or poolside lounging, find out why travel insurance is a must!
Travel Insurance For The UK
The UK tops the list of travel locations for many Australians. When you're packing, make sure you include travel insurance in your essentials.
12,000 Aussies Needed Help Overseas in 2016/17
New figures released by the Department of Foreign Affairs show over 12,000 Australians required assistance from consular officers during overseas travel from 2016-2017. According to the data, 1,701 Australians required hospitalisation and 1,653 people died, which is an increase of 9% from the previous financial year. Illness was cited as the most common cause of death followed by natural causes. With more than 10 million departures from Australia over that period, Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop said many things could go wrong including robbery, injury, arrest and assault. “Australians who choose to travel overseas should be as prepared and self-reliant as … Continued
22 Travel Mishaps & How To Avoid Them
Looking at taking another holiday? We have put together 21 of the most common travel mishaps and how to fix them.
Outstanding Value Travel Insurance Winners For 2017
Canstar’s 2017 Star Ratings for Travel Insurance rated 96 domestic policies and 169 international policies to reveal which policies offer outstanding value for travellers. Every year, Canstar researches and rates the travel insurance policies on the market to find those that offer outstanding value to Australian travellers. If you’re planning on travelling overseas sometime soon, then keep reading to find out which policies give the strongest combination of price and features. Travelling to any of the countries listed below? Click on your destination to view a selection of top-rated travel insurance policies for that country and find out how much the average premium … Continued
What is Travel Insurance and what does it cover?
Many people consider travelling throughout their lives. CANSTAR shows the different things travel insurance policies cover, or don’t cover.
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