Thursday, January 28, 2010

Budget or Backpacker Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance can be expensive so many people are lured by Budget or Backpacker travel insurance due to the low cost. As long as you know the limitations of this type of travel insurance then it can be a great choice.

Budget Travel Insurance covers:
  • Medical and Hospital Costs
  • Personal Liability
  • Emergency Dental costs
  • Returning your remains to Australia
Budget Travel Insurance doesn't cover:
  • Cancellation fees or lost deposits
  • Lost or Stolen Luggage
  • Delayed luggage
  • Theft of money or credit cards
  • Loss of income
  • Death or disability

A good option for buget travel insurance is:
iTrek Travel Insurance

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

World Nomads 10% Discount

World Nomads are currently offering a 10% discount by using the following coupon code on checkout:
MELBXP09
World Nomads provide a solid level of cover and are recommended by Lonely Planet (plus others). As with all travel insurance make sure that you read the PDS and Schedule of Benefits to decide if it has the right level of cover.

Thursday, January 7, 2010

Travel Insurance Direct - $10 Discount

Travel Insurance Direct are offering $10 off your travel insurance policy. Use the coupon code: TIDTHANKS when checking out.

Travel Insurance Direct is one of the cheaper travel insurance providers so make sure you read their PDS (Product Disclosure Statement) carefully before signing up and answer the following questions
  • Are you covered for everything you need?
  • Medical? Luggage? Cancellation?
  • Are you taking expensive electronics like a notebook or iPod? are these covered?
Review the coverage for Travel Insurance Direct.

Don't forget to check around at other Travel Insurance companies. Just because one is running a promotion doesn't mean that it is the cheapest or the best.

Happy Travelling!