Worldwide travel insurance is advised for backpackers heading to New Zealand, which has been voted the number one country to travel to, reports visabureau.com.
New Zealand has received an accolade as number one country in the world at the Conde Nest Traveller Awards, given out in New York. Reportedly read by over three million Americans and subscribed to by 770,000, Conde Nest readers decided that New Zealand was best for safety, scenery and value for money.
The country scored over 99 out of 100 for scenery, offering what are widely regarded to be among the most spectacular landscapes in the world.
New Zealand, known as the Land of the Long White Cloud in Maori mythology, has won a series of recent accolades for both its nature as a country and for its tourism, and it remains a popular choice among backpackers and high-end tourists alike.
Britons are allowed to travel freely in the country for up to six months using a Visitor's Permit.
Backpackers should seek
worldwide travel insurance when they book their trip.