Travel Tips

A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country.

    * A visa does not guarantee entry, that decision remains the right of the immigration officials of the country concerned.
    * The immigration laws of most countries do not have provision for appeal.  Some countries ask visitors to present return tickets and evidence of funds sufficient to cover the intended stay.  Others have compulsory currency exchange regulations on entry.
    * Some refuse entry to visitors who do not comply with requirements regarding general appearance and clothing, or visitors who are HIV positive.

There are many things to consider when travelling overseas including passport, tickets, exchange rates, accommodation, and what to pack. While overseas travel can be an exciting prospect, there can be situations where things may go wrong and travellers find themselves needing urgent medical assistance, help with replacing lost luggage and/or assistance with making an urgent trip home. This is where Travel Insurance can help - along with providing peace of mind for travellers who may find themselves in any of these situations. Travellers should thoroughly read the policy before they purchase travel insurance to ensure it meets all their requirements and provides the appropriate level of cover.

We've all heard the horror stories of people losing their money, passport, sometimes their entire luggage, leaving them stranded far from home. Or worse, being injured or just getting sick in the wrong part of the world.

Focused primarily in Germany, the ICE connects all the major German cities, such as Frankfurt and Hamburg in just 3.5 hours.

It services over 32 destinations including Hamburg, Munich, Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Cologne. With speeds of up to 300 km/h and hourly service, travel on the ICE Premier Trains through Germany is a joy. Some trains also go to Switzerland (Zurich and Interlaken) and Austria (Vienna). Generally no reservations are required to travel on ICE trains, however for groups and during peak periods, a reservation is strongly recommended.

When travelling, security should be high on your list of priorities. Don't take the safety of your personal belongings for granted and be aware that it's not only 'scruffy' looking individuals who are the offenders.  Children are often trained as pick pockets and well-dressed adults can also be on the look out for easy targets. Be security conscious and you'll most likely avoid the hassles of being robbed.