Information about Lombok earthquake in Indonesia Lombok, Indonesia has recently been impacted by two major earthquakes, strong enough to prompt tsunami warnings in the region. After the most recent quake, there have currently been 91 reported fatalities and 209 people severely injured. The quakes will have an ongoing impact in the area, including likely aftershocks…
Tag: Travel Insurance
Do I Need Travel Insurance For Australia?
It’s quite often we hear friends, family or Worldcare customers claiming that they don’t take travel insurance when they head to Australia. Indeed an estimated 15% of the New Zealand population is with them in thinking they don’t need cover for travel to our neighbour. Read our blog on the surprises you may not know you need cover for when travelling to Oz.
Kīlauea Volcano – Hawaii Travel Advisory
ADVICE FOR KIWIS TRAVELLING TO HAWAII From travel insurance and emergency assistance provider Allianz Partners The current advice from the Hawaii Tourism Authority is that there is no reason at this time for travellers to change or alter their leisure or business travel plans. The majority of Kiwi holidaymakers travelling to Hawaii should remain unaffected by…
Travel Insurance and the Bali Volcano
Travel Insurance and the Bali Volcano All you need to know Indonesia’s landscape is undeniably volcanic. On the island of Bali, there are two active Volcanoes that dominate the island’s landscape; Mount Batur and Mount Agung, the latter of which is the highest point on the island. When there is no volcanic activity, active travellers…
Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018
Important advice for kiwi spectators heading to the Gold Coast This April the Gold Coast will host its largest sporting event yet. In the run up to the Commonwealth Games, travel insurance and emergency assistance provider Allianz Partners have collated some fascinating facts on Kiwi’s travel habits to Australia, along with some essential tips for…
Adventurous Eating in Asia – Creepy, Crispy, Crunchy
Regardless of where you travel, whether you’re backpacking or indulging at a resort, roaming the planet usually poses challenges, physically, mentally and also in terms of food. But, instead of playing it safe next time you’re on holiday, why not step out of your culinary comfort zone and get your laughing gear around some nutritious…
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…
Luggage delayed or lost? Here’s what to do:
If your luggage is delayed or lost during your journey, there is potential for you to claim for costs that you incur. Luggage delays can be an extremely stressful part of travel and it is important that you know what to do in advance, so that you can sort it out with more ease than…
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…
