Wish your life were like the movies? Go and study abroad! A semester in Arizona was enough to get me hooked on going back to The States for a taste of their lifestyle – they have everything to offer. I cannot recommend study abroad programmes enough. School spirit in America is so contagious you’ll find…
Stopping Over in Dubai
Dubai: The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Etiquette Dubai is an amazing and very modern city; it has plenty to offer, whether as a holiday destination or as a stopover to Europe or Africa. With four flights departing daily from New Zealand to Dubai, it is not surprising that the number of Kiwis visiting the…
5 Handy Ways to Check Travel Insurance Has You Covered
New Zealanders are some of the most travelled people in the world according to a recent Trip Advisor study. More Kiwis than ever are planning to travel overseas with a 39 per cent increase in global travel expected. It is no surprise that we love travelling, it is one of the most pleasurable and exciting…
Travel Insurance And Seasonal Risks – What Should You Know
Travel is the chance to follow lifelong passions, to indulge interests and generally wander around filled with wanderlust at the beauty of all things new and novel. But you don’t want to be admiring the beautiful sharp teeth of a shark, the poisonous tentacles of a jellyfish wrapped around your leg, a heat wave or…
TIMELY ADVICE FROM WORLDCARE
PRESS RELEASE – SOME TIMELY ADVICE FROM WORLDCARE TRAVEL INSURANCE With the strengthening Kiwi dollar, combined with the rugby world cup a few months’ away, many Kiwis will be making their way to the UK to cheer on the All Blacks. Asia is the perfect stopover point en route to Europe to enjoy great weather…
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…
How To Pick The Right Travel Insurance Company
Back in the dark ages there were actually people who chose to travel, without ever thinking about taking out travel insurance but, let’s face it, you would have to have hot lava rocks in your head to do that today. We all want to know that we would be covered if we were to experience…
TripBarometer: What Motivates us to Travel?
Trip Advisor have released their latest TripBarometer results from the largest accommodation and traveller survey, revealing the psychology of travel. They’ve released this awesome infographic to show what goes on in the mind of a global traveller.
When Should I Buy Travel Insurance?
We often get asked about the best time to buy travel insurance, with queries about cover and cost being most regularly asked. We’ve taken your frequently asked questions to help shed some light on the subject of when it’s best to buy travel insurance.
Twenty Four Hours in LA
California’s City of Angels is one of the key entry points to the United States for New Zealanders and many travellers choose to break up their journey to Europe, New York or Latin America with a stopover in Los Angeles. Ensure you get some sleep on the plane as marketing manager Zoe Macfarlane has planned the perfect 24 hours in LA.
