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How To Avoid Travel Scams On Your Christmas Holiday
Travel scams are a constant danger, but even more so around Christmas time. CANSTAR offers some advice on how to not fall victim to a Christmas travel scam.
Tips From Housing Anywhere: What Australian Students Going Abroad Need To Know
One of the world’s leading booking platforms for students travelling abroad says there are a few key things Australian students should know before they jet off. There is nothing Aussie students love better than mixing up their study experience and heading overseas on exchange to another university. Housing Anywhere allows them to do just that – without all the fuss and stress of trying to find an apartment or room when you get overseas. It is an online housing booking platform where people can rent out rooms to international students going on exchange overseas, working closely with 127 universities worldwide. … Continued
Australians Prefer To Spend Their Tax Refund On Travel
New research shows that Australians prefer to spend their tax refunds on travelling over paying off debt and investing money. G Adventures Australia commissioned a survey of over 1,000 Australians in July, which revealed that people are choosing to spend their money on memories rather than materials. Average tax payers in 2017 expect to receive a tax refund of $1,536, according to G Adventures. While Australians plan to spend only 20% of their tax refund on travel, more than three-quarters (78%) would prefer to spend that money on “experiences” over “things”, and 47% plan to spend at least some of … Continued
Facial Recognition To Take Over Passports At Australia's International Airports
Travellers going through Australia's international airport security will now be able to avoid long lines thanks to new facial recognition technology being rolled out around the country, which may eventually replace the passport for some passengers.
What Do Travellers Want Most?
Rather than expensive refurbishments to gain a competitive edge, hotels should try a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Fast Cover Insurance Introduces Bali Survivor Board Game
Planning and preparing for a Bali trip can now be even more fun, thanks to a new online board game by travel insurance company Fast Cover. The Bali Survivor Board Game, described by the company as being ‘equal parts entertaining and educational’, contains a number of tips to help Australian tourists safely navigate a holiday in Bali. The game was released following a report from the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) that found 1 in 2 Australian travellers (50%) engaged in risky behaviour on their last overseas trip. It also found that just under a quarter (24%) of … Continued
Two Travel Insurers Remove Mental Health Illness Exclusions
Two of Australia’s largest travel insurance providers have adjusted their policies to accommodate particular mental illnesses claims. Over the last 2 months, both Cover-More Australia and QBE Insurance have removed exclusions that denied cover to policy-holders who cancel or change travel plans after developing a mental illness. Cover-More released their revised product disclosure statement last month, providing cancellation cover for those diagnosed with a mental health condition after purchasing travel insurance, provided the illness first shows itself after travel is commenced. Cover-More Group CEO Mike Emmett told The Sydney Morning Herald that the change is something “the travel insurance industry, … Continued
International Visitors To Australia Spend Big In 2017
It’s good news for the Australian tourism industry this week – international tourists are officially staying longer and spending more money. Tourism Research Australia has released the results of the International Visitors in Australia survey for the year ending March 2017. The results show that during over the past year, tourists from across the globe spent a record $39.8 billion during the 262 million nights they stayed in Australia – an increase of 5% year-on-year. The total number of visitors to Australia reached 7.7 million (up by 9%), with Asia leading the way for growth in visitor arrivals from China, … Continued
Qantas Launches Australia’s First Direct Perth-To-London Flight
Qantas has just unveiled its inaugural non-stop flight from Perth to London, which will take off on the 24th of March 2018.
18 Budget 5-Star Holiday Destinations For Aussies
The latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) from Hotels.com has revealed a list of 18 holiday destinations around the world where the average cost of 5-star accommodation was under $200 per night for Aussies in 2016.
Discounted Travel Insurance For Ladies A World First For The Gender Gap
In a world first, an Australian travel insurance company is offering a 16% discount to women to offset the national gender pay gap.
Kiwi Festivals To Check Out In 2017
New Zealand offers festival fun throughout the year to suit any taste and budget. Find out which festivals are the top picks this year.
Australian Festivals To Go To In 2017
Do you love going to festivals with your family and friends? Here are some Aussie ones to put on your "to do" list for this year.
Get travel insurance before you go mountain trekking, hiking, or bushwalking
Cancelled reservations, lost luggage, diverted flights, missed connections, bad weather and illness all too often turn your well-deserved holiday into a horror story.
Almost 60% Of Aussie Travellers Aren't Properly Insured
Inadequate travel insurance cover and risky behaviour overseas are making life dangerous for Australian travellers, according to a recent survey. Of the nearly 10 million Aussies (that’s 41% of our population!) who travelled overseas in 2015-16, more than a quarter of a million (8%) had no travel insurance at all. Among adults under 30, this proportion doubled to 15%, meaning that 1 in 7 young Aussie travellers went without travel insurance on their last trip abroad. The survey, conducted by Quantum Market Research, found that just 42% of Aussie travellers were properly insured, with comprehensive cover, no undeclared medical issues, … Continued
The Surprising Destination of Choice for Millennials
In a surprising turn of events, Australian millennials have nominated Tasmania as their favourite holiday destination in the country. Yes, you read that right. According to a survey of almost 14,000 Gen Y individuals conducted by The Urban List, millennials are more interested in visiting Tasmania than they are Melbourne or Sydney – or anywhere else in Australia for that matter. Maybe it’s the snow, maybe it’s the peace and quiet; who knows. Melbourne was voted second, followed by Uluru, the Gold Coast, and Broome. Happy #DiscoverTasmania Tuesday! Here are some of our favourite shots from this week in Tassie! … Continued
Aussie domestic travel hits all-time high
Australians are increasingly choosing domestic holidays over international jaunts, according to new research from Tourism Research Australia.
7 Aussie Airbnbs Offering Unbelievable Value For Money
For under $200/night, these 7 Airbnb listings in Australia could be the holiday deals of a lifetime.
5 Popular Destinations Where Your Travel Insurance Will Cost More
The cost of your travel insurance depends on where you are going, among other things. Find out which countries will set you back more… As part of Canstar’s research for the 2016 Travel Insurance Star Ratings, the research team retrieved thousands of different quotes using varying ages, destinations and holiday durations. The team researched the cost of travel insurance for these 12 destinations: Australia Bali Brazil China Fiji Japan France New Zealand South Africa Thailand UK USA After collecting the quotes the team was able to reveal a how much the cost of travel insurance varied between destinations. Why does … Continued
What does "Do not Travel" mean?
Former federal assistant minister Wyatt Roy is in hot water over his trip to a country designated by the Australian government as “Do Not Travel”. So what does that even mean? Aussies love travelling overseas, making more than 800,000 overseas trips each month. Our favourite short-term destinations include New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Indonesia, China and Fiji. Chances are that few of us travel to countries designated by the federal government as “Do Not Travel”. Apparently some of us do like to buck that trend though, and former federal assistant minister Wyatt Roy is in hot water for heading … Continued
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