Table of Contents {{ tocState.toggleTocShowMore ? ‘Show more’ : ‘Show less’ }} Travel insurance, like any other type of insurance, protects you if unfortunate events happen while you are traveling. It can help cover the cost of theft of property and accidents that might require medical attention, along with medical expenses if you fall ill...
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Air stables, lots of hay and a passport. This is how horses travel to the Paris Olympics
In short: Australian horses have flown to Paris in an air-stable to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games. The horses require a passport before travelling. What’s next: When they land, the horses are monitored by their team for jet lag symptoms. The Olympic Games are underway in Paris and Team Australia has settled into the...
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It’s getting easier for Australians to travel to Asia — here’s why
In short: Several Asian countries including China, Thailand and Indonesia have eased entry requirements for Australians. Some visas and charges have been removed, while other application processes have been streamlined. It is expected to help increase tourism numbers following a fall during the COVID pandemic. Across Asia, countries have relaxed entry requirements for tourists and...
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Aussie traveller shares warning after getting matching tattoos with a travel fling
After enjoying their whirlwind time together, Hayes had to keep travelling but they made plans to meet back up later. “I messaged him saying I had some spare time while travelling and that I could come back. He said, ‘Yeah, come back. I’d love to see you again,’” she claimed. After confirming plans, she bought...
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Australian travellers abandon peer-to-peer stays and gravitate back to big hotels, survey finds – Travel Weekly
New figures show that Australian travellers are abandoning peer-to-peer stays and gravitating back to big hotels with more than half preferring a hotel due to affordability and reliability concerns. The research was commissioned by a leading global assistance company, Europ Assistance, the parent company of Australian travel insurance provider Insure&Go. The findings were derived from...
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Australia imposes sanctions on seven Israeli settlers in West Bank
In short: Seven Israelis and a religious youth group have been hit with financial sanctions and travel bans by Australia. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says those sanctioned have been involved in violent attacks on Palestinians. What’s next? Senator Wong called on Israel to cease illegal settlement activity and hold perpetrators of violence to account. Australia...
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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Australian PR Gate 7 – Travel Weekly
Gate 7 will expand its existing work with the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau as interest in the state continues to grow, ahead of both the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration and FIFA World Cup in 2026. Gate 7 has worked closely with the Philadelphia CVB since 2017 in a tourism development and trade marketing...
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Australian travellers fall foul of Vietnam e-visa issue
Why won’t Vietnam fix its e-visa problem? Recent letters to Traveller suggest a surprising number of readers are running foul of Vietnam’s e-visa system. The problem comes at the check-in desk, when details on the e-visa do not match those on the passport. As a result, the traveller must obtain an emergency entry document at...
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10 things you need to tick off your travel list when visiting Australia | Luxury Lifestyle Magazine
The colossal country that is Australia has so much to offer its visitors, whether it’s some of the most stunning beaches, wonderful native wildlife, finest foods, or significant structures both man-made and crafted by nature. From the popular attractions to the less obvious choices, we take a look at 10 things you should add to...
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Monday TV Ratings Australia – Have You Been Paying Attention? on 10 is #1 non news in primetime for overnights, whilst Travel Guides on Channel 9 wins in 7 Day consolidated
TV Ratings Australia Analysis for Total TV Consolidated 7 Day (15 July, 2024) and Overnight (22 July, 2024) ratings. TV Ratings Australia: Total TV Consolidated 7 Total People TV Ratings Australia: Total TV Consolidated 7 25-54 TV Ratings Australia: Total TV Consolidated 7 16-39 TV Ratings Australia: Total TV Consolidated 7 Grocery Shoppers (18+) TV...
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Eswatini is Surging travel industry with new visa free travel policy for 93 countries, including Australia, UAE, Japan & Russia – Travel And Tour World
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Eswatini is Surging travel industry with new visa free travel policy for 93 countries, including Australia, UAE, Japan & Russia Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Reading Time: 6 minutes Eswatini is experiencing a significant boost in its travel industry following the introduction of a new visa-free travel policy for citizens of...
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Intrepid Travel is making the leap into hotels
Intrepid Travel is venturing into lodging with an acquisition strategy that aims to improve the way its travelers experience hotels and accommodations on Intrepid trips. Intrepid has added two hotels in the past three years in Australia and Vietnam. It acquired the 15-room Daintree Ecolodge in North Queensland, Australia, in late 2023, and it recently...