Travelling as a family can be a fun-filled and eye-opening experience with plenty of joyful memories made along the way. But it can also get stressful. Very stressful. However, depending on your planning, your destination, and the duration, a trip away with the kids can be a nostalgia-inducing experience. Here are some tips for a…
Category: Pacific Islands
Escape the Kiwi winter – discovering the Pacific and Australia
Escape the Kiwi winter Discover the Pacific and Australia Looking for a Kiwi Winter Escape? Well, look no further. Unless you’re really into skiing, winter in New Zealand isn’t really the most exciting time of year. It’s not cold enough for there to be pretty snow falling in the cities, but it’s still cold enough…
Ambae Island Volcano | Vanuatu
Information about Vanuatu’s Volcano and your travel insurance The Pacific nation of Vanuatu have ordered thousands of people to leave Ambae Island as a volcano erupted and filled the sky with ash. Safe Travel has labelled Ambae Island as high risk and advised against all non-essential travel. Air Vanuatu have cancelled and rescheduled a number…
Pacific Island Getaway
Oh yes it’s cold, it’s windy and sometimes it’s rainy too. Perhaps that’s why all your friends are showing off about jetting away to warmer climates to beat their winter blues. Although, if you see one more Facebook post in which your mates are snapped sipping tropical cocktails or dressed in togs and sucking in…
Travel Prep – Which Power Plug Adaptor Will You Need?
Travel insurance is just one item on a long checklist travellers need to think about before they get on the plane. Almost every traveller carries a mobile phone or a digital camera these days, so power adaptors have become essential travel kit for nomads, business people and holidaymakers. Being a savvy digital traveller will mean…
Travel Advisory – Cyclone Pam
Cyclone Pam – Pacific Islands Monday 16 March 2015 Cyclone Pam has caused substantial damage to some islands in the South Pacific and this has affected the travel plans for some of our customers. For cover to be provided for this event, the travel policy must have been purchased prior to 10/03/2015 and cover is…
Pacific Island Mosquito-borne Disease Outbreak
News reports have been coming in fast to the Worldcare office around some major outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in the Pacific Island. As it is peak season for New Zealanders to head to our nearby tropical island neighbours, we thought it wise to let you know how to avoid mosquito bites, as well as signs to look out for if you do get bitten. Dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika fever have reached epidemic levels in the past year, enough for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and New Zealand health authorities to actively warn Kiwis to take care when island-hopping.
Seeking Paradise in the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands represent pure paradise. The breath-taking palm tree-laden white beaches and calm azure water looks even better in real life than in photos. We love a jaunt there and have put together our favourite tips.