Archive for Gap year Travel Insurance News
Gap year insurance customers need not spend an arm and a leg during their backpacking break.
Budgeting and research will help gap year travel insurance customers get the most out of their time away, says a travel expert.
The coming weeks are likely to see a surge in the number of people taking out worldwide travel insurance as students head off for a year out having received their A-level results.
Some of the top tips for people seeking backpacker travel insurance have been given by a gap year organisation.
A growing number of people on gap years who may have taken out cheap travel insurance are looking for environmentally-friendly travel options, it has been suggested.
A growing number of young people are choosing to take a gap year as the recession hits jobs, with worldwide travel insurance an option for many.
People with cheap travel insurance heading off on gap years could use the opportunity to improve their CVs and boost their employment potential on their return, it has been claimed.
A rare wolverine has been spotted by hikers on a mountain range in Idaho, reports suggest.
The recession has sparked a new trend for unemployed Britons who could choose online travel insurance capitalising on their free time by taking a gap year, a survey has revealed.
Free domestic flights and discounted hotels in Thailand, along with cheap travel insurance, could offer young travellers a bargain break.
The ordeal experienced by a British backpacker in Australia's Blue Mountains could encourage more people to buy one-way travel insurance.
Backpackers planning a trip to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia always have the option of buying cheap travel insurance before they leave home.
Young backpackers taking advantage of cheap flights on offer from STA Travel also have the option of buying one-way travel insurance.
Backpackers concerned about a black bear in Montana's Bitterroot National Forest have the option of buying one-way travel insurance.
Backpackers and other holidaymakers worried that they might have problems with immigration officials overseas have the option of buying cheap travel insurance.
People planning to head overseas on their own this year always have the option of buying worldwide travel insurance before they leave home.
Travellers with online travel insurance could benefit from new initiatives aimed at stimulating the tourist trade in Thailand.
People planning a trip into the wilderness with a range of specially-designed cooking tools also have the option of buying cheap travel insurance.
Holders of gap year travel insurance can now pack virtual guides to the Australian outback, to help them navigate their way through the remote areas of the country.
People heading to the Karlovy Vary Film Festival in the Czech Republic may choose to get hold of worldwide travel insurance before leaving home.
Sri Lankan authorities are planning to open up the north of the country and backpackers looking to visit the region could first get worldwide travel insurance.
A new water purification device could be handy for backpackers heading into the wilderness with online travel insurance.
Backpackers planning to visit the Mudlo rocks at Rainbow Beach in Queensland, Australia, have the option of buying online travel insurance before they leave home.
People looking to visit US national parks adopting more eco-friendly practices have the option of first getting hold of cheap travel insurance.
The Lonely Planet guidebook series could prove ideal for backpackers taking out cheap travel insurance.
Some kind of policy like worldwide travel insurance should be bought by backpackers before they head off on a trip in their gap year, according to Gapyear.com.
Backpackers planning to head out to Australia on a working holiday visa to earn money as they explore the country have the option of buying cheap travel insurance.
Britons looking to take in more culture from their overseas trip could also consider getting hold of online travel insurance before leaving home.
Backpacking students looking to get hold of a cheap rail pass for journeying on the Taiwanese rail system may also be interested in worldwide travel insurance.
Backpackers deciding whether to buy a seat on a low-cost flight could choose to get hold of worldwide travel insurance before they leave home.
Backpackers looking for work in New Zealand's wine industry have the option of buying online travel insurance before leaving home.
Backpackers planning an overseas trip could investigate the record of the gap year company they are going with and they could also buy cheap travel insurance.
Backpackers and other budget travellers tracking each other on the internet have the option of buying cheap travel insurance before they leave home.
People choosing not to fly when they head abroad have the option of buying worldwide travel insurance before they leave home.
Backpackers planning to explore Croatia using a cheap train ticket have the option of buying worldwide travel insurance before they leave home.
The rescue of three French backpackers from the sea in Darwin Harbour, Australia, could result in more people buying online travel insurance.
Backpackers planning to take part in a walking tour of Beirut in Lebanon could first choose to buy gap year travel insurance.
Holidaymakers have been advised to give themselves added protection over the summer and getting online travel insurance could be one way to do it.
People planning to explore contact with the indigenous people of Australia could first seek online travel insurance.
Backpackers dealing with protective parents have the option of seeking online travel insurance before heading off on their adventures.
Backpackers looking to follow the example of a Kiwi entrepreneur cycling 2,600 km across New Zealand could find online travel insurance handy.
Backpackers concerned they may lose their luggage when they fly to far-flung corners of the world could buy online travel insurance.
Worldwide travel insurance could be handy for the growing number of people getting hold of Australian working holiday visas.
Backpackers planning on applying for a pay-phone survey job in Queenstown, New Zealand, could buy worldwide travel insurance.
Backpackers planning a trip to the Conundrum Hot Springs in Colorado are being provided with 'poop bags' and they could also buy one-way travel insurance.
An attempted night-time theft on a female backpacker in the Australian town of Bundaberg serves as a reminder of the availability of worldwide travel insurance.
An attempted mugging on friends of Princess Eugenie in Cambodia is a reminder that online travel insurance is always an option for backpackers.
People planning a trip to the rugged wilderness of Australia's Fraser Island could first buy worldwide travel insurance.
Backpackers with cheap travel insurance are increasingly looking to Bulgaria for bargain breaks, it has been suggested.
Backpackers with gap year travel insurance can now make the most of the spectacular Andes mountains thanks to new country-by-country advice.
Gap year travel insurance is vital for youngsters planning trips abroad, the government has warned.
Travel guide specialist Lonely Planet has unveiled it is investing in new technology that could help backpacker travel insurance holders make more of their time abroad.
Gap year travellers heading to Thailand should consider worldwide travel insurance despite an apparent easing of political tensions in the country.
Gap year travel insurance could be a benefit for people planning to visit a solar-heated hostel in Geraldine, New Zealand.
Backpacker travel insurance is always an option for people choosing to attend the 2010 Adventure Travel and Backpackers Expo.
Backpacker travel insurance might be considered by people planning a trip to Geraldine in New Zealand's South Island to see a biker meeting.
People who have joined the popular internet group CouchSurfing could buy online travel insurance before setting off on their trip.
Backpackers planning a trip to Australia's Gold Coast could buy worldwide travel insurance in preparation for their trip.
Backpackers looking to buy foreign currency have a variety of options and could also get hold of online travel insurance.
One-way travel insurance is an option for people seeking to save money by planning a reduced-rate trip to Thailand.
The Phinma Group is planning to build additional Microtel Inns and Suites, which could appeal to guests with gap year travel insurance.
Online travel insurance could be a benefit for people facing potential cultural misunderstandings while on overseas trips.
Online travel insurance could be handy for people defying the recession by planning long-haul trips.
Even in cases where one-way travel insurance has been secured, skiing enthusiasts should still take the appropriate measure to protect themselves, a leading agency claims.
An increasing number of British people are using the internet to research holiday information, get currency rates and secure worldwide travel insurance before going away, new research suggests.
Gap year travel insurance could help backpackers looking for volunteer placements when travelling abroad.
Britons, some of whom may have backpacker travel insurance, are not letting the weak pound stop them from enjoying their holiday, it has been claimed.
Parents are increasingly choosing to take gap years with their children, it has been claimed, meaning in future the whole family could benefit from online travel insurance.
The rescue of two British backpackers on a Gold Coast beach could encourage more people to buy online travel insurance as they prepare for their trip.
Backpackers who could benefit from online travel insurance are among the thousands of passengers angered by security checks and flight delays.
Backpackers choosing to save money by buying foreign currency on the internet could also get online travel insurance before they leave home.
Backpackers planning to fund their globe-trotting by fruit-picking have the option of buying gap year travel insurance before they leave home.
Backpackers planning a trip to Cairns and other areas of north Queensland in Australia could first buy online travel insurance.
Backpackers inspired by a controversial new campaign to visit Australia could first buy gap year travel insurance.
Gap year travel insurance is an option for backpackers planning to follow the crowds to Australia's Gold Coast.
Backpackers choosing to dodge the recession by taking a trip overseas could first buy cheap travel insurance.
Backpackers planning a trip to New Zealand for the upcoming winter months have the option of first buying online travel insurance.
Backpacker travel insurance could be an option for people seeking a flight in Australia as the global downturn is reducing the number of airlines able to offer cheap rates.
Backpackers planning to visit the newly-opened Nomads Odyssey Backpackers in Australia's Byron Bay have the option of buying cheap travel insurance.
Backpackers supporting a proposal to extend the opening hours of clubs in Cairns, Australia, to 05:00 (local time) each morning could find cheap travel insurance handy.
Backpackers planning to take advantage of cheap flights to Brazil could buy gap year travel insurance before leaving home.
Visitors to Bangkok have the option of buying cheap travel insurance in light of political unrest, which has recently created headlines in the region.
Backpackers embarking on long-haul flights could buy gap year travel insurance in preparation for their trip.
Backpackers planning to make use of new online community WikidTravel could first buy gap year travel insurance.
Those heading to Bondi Beach in Sydney in the aftermath of a shark attack could benefit from online travel insurance.
Backpacker travel insurance could be a useful purchase for people planning on using WiFi internet access on their trip.
People enjoying water sports in New Zealand could benefit from one-way travel insurance in addition to making sure they take basic precautions.
Visitors looking to share their experiences in a mobile film studio in New Zealand could first buy cheap travel insurance.
Backpackers planning a trip to Nelson in New Zealand should first buy cheap travel insurance to protect against any accidents that may occur along the way.
More school leavers will be taking out gap year travel insurance during 2009 as charities look for an increase in the number of volunteers, it has been suggested.
Worldwide travel insurance should be considered a priority for anyone planning a trip to South Africa to take advantage of the cheap rand.
Cheap travel insurance is recommended for backpackers looking to follow in the footsteps of Princess Eugenie and head to Goa.
The continuing drama in Bangkok airport has demonstrated the importance of backpacker travel insurance when planning overseas trips.
People heading to sub-tropical Cairns in north-east Australia should seek cheap travel insurance as they prepare for their trip.
The lure of good weather, stunning scenery and exotic animals has allowed South Africa to carry on growing in popularity as a gap year destination, a new study has confirmed
While most travellers attempt to keep to a strict budget when heading off on their gap year, those landing in Dubai in the next few weeks may find themselves giving into temptation.
Shanghai is one city likely to have been overlooked by many that arrived in Beijing this summer to experience the Olympic Games in China but is well worth a visit for those planning a trip in the near future.
Home to two of the most distinctive landmarks on the planet, Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the capital of New South Wales will never fail to draw a steady stream of backpackers.
Manorca in Peru has long been known as a surfer's paradise in South America but its subtle beauty has also been its downfall, as luxury resorts have been quick to attract the highest-paying customers to the area.
A Dutch backpacker has swum against the tide to invest in Iran, it has been reported.
Cheap travel insurance is necessary for backpackers planning a trip to St Petersburg, which is carving out a reputation as a popular destination, reports Russia-ic.com.
New audio phrasebooks could help make backpackers feel more confident when bought alongside gap year travel insurance.
Students heading to national parks overseas are advised to buy themselves gap year travel insurance in preparation for their trip, reports the Rome News-Tribune.
Backpackers travelling to the Solomon Islands should seek the necessary insurance cover before setting off on their trip.
Backpackers are advised to look for gap year travel insurance when seeking surfing experiences in Australia, reports etravelblackboard.com.
Australian film director Baz Luhrmann has teamed up with Tourism Australia to promote the country as a "must-visit destination".
According to Wanderlust magazine, travellers' access to destinations in the Far East could be threatened by rising airfares.
Wine enthusiasts have singled out New Zealand as one of the top destinations in the world to visit for wine.
Canada has been ranked as one of the top ten countries in the world to visit by the international travel guide Lonely Planet.
According to Lonely Planet author David Else, Britons find recounting exciting experiences from travel abroad has become tied in with social status.
According to the website malariahotspots.co.uk not enough gap year travellers are taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves from malaria.
According to the founder of gapyear.com, many backpackers are guilty of "taking unnecessary risks" when it comes to handling their money.
The Independent newspaper has examined the cost of a gap year and suggested some steps people can take to make it an affordable experience.
American Express has come up with a list of top tips to help gap year travellers store their cash safely while they are abroad.
An expert has warned that there are lessons that travellers can learn from the recent suspension of all Zoom airlines flights.
Potential gap year travellers have been advised to start saving early for their year out in the wake of revelations that 50 per cent of gappers are worried about debt upon their return to the UK.
Backpackers currently travelling in Thailand have been warned to steer clear of Bangkok as anti-government protests take place in the centre of the city.
A new survey of British expatriates has revealed that New Zealand is among the top three countries in terms of quality of life.
Britons planning to fly on Bank Holiday Monday have been warned to ensure they have adequate travel insurance as the threat of a strike at Gatwick airport looms.
A new study released yesterday (August 14th) has revealed the top gap year destinations and activities for British backpackers.
A leading charity has today (August 14th) championed the value of taking a gap year and travelling around the world.
Backpackers already in Laos or those looking to head to the country in the near future have been warned that the Mekong River has risen above flood levels.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a travel warning for Thailand after an increase in dengue fever was reported.
With the hostilities between Russia and Georgia showing no signs of abating, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has unsurprisingly warned against all travel to the latter.
The Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) has today (August 8th) issued a travel warning for Bolivia.
As the relative strength of the pound against the dollar continues to grow, Britons are heading to the US in their droves.
Tour operators and airlines need to do more to warn backpackers of the dangers of contracting malaria on their travels, it has been claimed.
An increasing number of people are looking to travel abroad to take part in adventure activities rather than simply spending time lounging on a beach to recharge their batteries, it has been claimed.
A leading travel writer has hailed the region of Krabi in Thailand for its "stunning natural beauty".
Britons who are planning to head to Beijing for the upcoming Olympic Games have been advised to ensure their travel insurance is up to date.
Horse racing fans are preparing to descend on Galway racecourse in Ireland this weekend for the start of the popular festival.
Backpackers and people planning to travel to China for the Olympics are being urged to check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) updated travel advice for the country.
A new EU regulation means that disabled people will now be entitled to greater assistance when flying to European destinations.
A new report published this week has highlighted the best value for money destinations for the 2008/09 ski season.
New research has suggested that Britons' favourite holiday destination so far this summer is Tenerife.
Conservation experts in Brazil have confirmed that they have discovered a new coral reef off the coast which is "teeming with life".
People travelling to Beijing this summer on a budget have been pointed in the direction of seven affordable hotels in the Chinese capital.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued updated advice for travellers heading to Vietnam after a dengue fever outbreak was confirmed in the south of the country.
Bangkok was yesterday (July 10th) named as 'the world's best city' in a new online poll.
A growing number of British 'flashpackers' are flocking to Thailand to take advantage of its boutique hotel market, it has been claimed this week.
Gap year travellers have been boosted by the news that plans to link seven countries in East Africa with a new railway system have been unveiled.
Britain is among the best-covered nations when it comes to travel insurance, new research confirmed yesterday (July 8th).
British holidaymakers mulling over where they are going to jet off to for their summer holidays have been urged to consider Hong Kong as a very real option.
Turkey is now the most popular destination for British holidaymakers, according to a new report released yesterday (July 7th).
A small surf town in Peru has been hailed as the perfect destination for UK backpackers looking for a fun-filled few days on their gap year travels.
A small surf town in Peru has been hailed as the perfect destination for UK backpackers looking for a fun-filled few days on their gap year travels.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning to backpackers heading to Koh Phangan in Thailand.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning to backpackers heading to Koh Phangan in Thailand.
The UK Foreign Office has issued a warning to British travellers who may be looking to head to provinces in the far south of Thailand.
British holidaymakers planning to jet off to Europe have been warned that their European Health Insurance Card is not a substitute for travel insurance.