According to SmartTraveller.gov.au, millions of Australians travel each year, both within the region and internationally. The government has set up this website to help these people plan for their holidays and visits abroad. Aside from the usual travel advisories and tips, there is another major aspect to tourism: travel insurance comparison. Travel insurance may be [...]
It’s that time of year. People are thinking about hitting the road, or the airways, for a holiday. While most are thinking about what to pack, if you are planning to travel any great distance, you may also want to think about purchasing travel insurance. While no one wants to focus on the possible unpleasant [...]
Looking for a cruise can be a bit confusing. After all, it’s not like buying a plane ticket, as there are so many factors involved. Take some of the following considerations into account to prepare yourself for comparing and contrasting your cruise options. Have a Niche? Need a Certain Location? Now is the time. Before [...]
The emergence of insurance providers that operate online may leave a traveller spoiled for choice where travel insurance is concerned. For one thing, there is never a dearth of information – most online travel insurance providers display a comparison table crowded with information on every insurance product each provider offers. Although there is a wealth [...]
There are websites that provide travellers with a convenient means of searching and sorting travel insurance quotes according to the requirements stipulated. Most of the time, a person will be required to select the type of plan desired, state the cost of the trip, the destination, travelling date and duration, and the number of travellers [...]
When you’re figuring out whether to purchase travel insurance for a single trip or annual travel insurance, it may seem obvious: one ought to purchase single trip travel insurance if he does not often travel while those who do travel often ought to purchase annual travel insurance. After all, it would seem that you would [...]
When it comes to travel insurance, what kind of coverage can you expect to get? Policies differ depending on who you’re dealing with but here are some of the options that may be available. What Could Be Included Depending on the level of coverage included in a travel insurance policy, some of the things that [...]
Individual - one person aged 18yrs or over and their dependent children travelling with them.
Two adults - two adults travelling together.
Family: covers up two adults and their dependent children. The number of children and age limits vary between insurers.
Group: covers three or more adults travelling together.
Single trip: Domestic and international policies suitable for singles, couples and group travellers taking a one off trip.
Annual multi trip: If you travel two or more times a year, consider a multi trip policy. You could make huge savings.
Winter sports: Policies designed to offer skiers and snow boarders maximum peace of mind on the slopes.
Cruise: Policies designed to keep you covered when travelling the high seas.
If you're travelling to multiple countries, choose the region that you are visiting that is furthest away (excluding stopovers less than 48 hrs).
Some insurers have variations to this so be sure to check that your destination is covered prior to purchase.
Worldwide means anywhere in the world.
Worldwide excluding means all destinations excluding USA and Canada.
Asia often excludes Japan, so select the region above.
Single trips: Select the start and finish date of your trip. You will have cover for cancellation from the date you purchase your policy so buy your travel insurance as soon as you have booked your trip.
Annual multi trips: You are covered for a 12 month period from your selected start date.