Striking up a conversation with the person sat next to you on board a plane could soon be a thing of the past. It has recently been announced that Wi-Fi is now available on nearly half of the world’s aeroplanes. According to the latest annual report from Routehappy, Wi-Fi is now available on board 43%…
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2017 Hotel Price Trends
How hotel prices changed in 2017 If you are a money conscious jet setter this could make for interesting reading. According to research the price of hotel rooms is on the rise across a number of cities worldwide. However, it’s not all bad news and there are a number of cities where hotel prices are…
Making Plans for a Europe Holiday
When the leaves start falling from the trees and you feel that first nip of autumn in the air, it’s probably time to start planning your winter holiday because, for many of us, living from one holiday to the next is what work is all about. Sure you could go to a Pacific island, or Australia…
Greece Financial Crisis not Lightnin’
With the Greece Financial Crisis worsening, many questions have come in from our customers seeking advice on what to do about their planned visits. The Greek banks are shut this week and you may have heard that cash withdrawals from ATM’s are being capped at EUR60 per day – that’s about NZD100. The good news here…
Study Abroad – it’s a great way to travel!
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…
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…
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.
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.
Ebola and What it Means For You
With the increase of Ebola cases, the World Health Organisation has recently announced the virus to be a global threat, but what does that mean to the average Worldcare traveller? Read our blog for information on what Ebola is, how it’s contracted and how you can keep yourself safe when travelling.