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Virgin Australia reveals Hong Kong codeshare

Virgin Australia reveals Hong Kong codeshare

Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic have reached an agreement regarding a codeshare on the latter's Sydney to Hong Kong service from next year, which could benefit those planning a career brea…

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Posted 26 Aug 2011

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Gap year insurance policies ‘should be carefully considered’

Gap year insurance policies ''should be carefully considered''

Students planning a gap year adventure are being urged to check their travel insurance policies before setting off.Research into gap year cover carried out by Defaqto reveals that there are substan…

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Posted 24 Aug 2011

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Overseas travel gaining popularity?

Overseas travel gaining popularity?

Overseas travel is becoming more popular, according to new research, which shows that there is a sizeable difference between the number of Generation Y and Baby Boomers who visited foreign countrie…

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Posted 23 Aug 2011

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Could sunglasses be essential for gap year travellers?

Could sunglasses be essential for gap year travellers?

Sunglasses are far more than just a fashion accessory, one organisation argues, claiming that they are as important as sunscreen.According to the College of Optometrists, protective eyewear is nece…

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Posted 22 Aug 2011

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Sustainable travel: Risk to Great Barrier Reef?

Sustainable travel: Risk to Great Barrier Reef?

Britons who are interested in sustainable travel and want to see some of the world's most fascinating wildlife may be urged to visit the Great Barrier Reef sooner rather than later, following r…

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Posted 22 Aug 2011

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Volunteer travel ‘can help students’ personal development’

Volunteer travel ''can help students'' personal development''

Volunteer travel has been steadily growing in popularity as young people realise the many benefits of helping deprived communities and animal sanctuaries during an extended trip overseas.The reward…

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Posted 17 Aug 2011

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Travellers urged to prioritise insurance

Travellers urged to prioritise insurance

Travellers heading on a gap year have been urged by the Foreign Office to make insurance a top priority.Its comments follow research from Sainsbury's Finance that show the average medical bill …

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Posted 17 Aug 2011

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Gap year insurance ‘is straightforward’

Gap year insurance ''is straightforward''

Travellers planning to go on a gap year should find that securing the right travel insurance is relatively straightforward, according to one expert.Tom Hall, travel editor of Lonely Planet, claims …

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Posted 17 Aug 2011

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Students can bolster CVs with a short gap year

Students can bolster CVs with a short gap year

Students can enrich their CVs and make themselves more attractive to prospective employers by taking a short gap year – or 'snap year' – according to one expert.Travel editor at Lonely Plan…

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Posted 16 Aug 2011

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‘Get insurance before travelling’ on a gap year

''Get insurance before travelling'' on a gap year

Students planning to spend their third year of university overseas should ensure they have the correct insurance policies before travelling, one expert warns.Lizzie Fane, founder of ThirdYearAbroad…

Category: General Travel
Posted 15 Aug 2011

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