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Travelinsure - First Ever Carbon-Neutral Travel Insurance Company in SA

Posted at 01:32 PM on 24 Oct 2011 under Environment

Travelinsure is committed to bringing new innovation to South Africa and aims at becoming the first carbon neutral travel insurance company to promote environmental sustainability practices within our industry.

As part of this commitment and to fulfil our obligation to protect our planet and environment we have partnered with impactChoice to implement their unique approach to offsetting the carbon emissions associated with our operations. 

The Schengen Visa

Posted at 05:36 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Travelling

This is a single tourist visa used to visit a multitude of European countries without needing to use separate visas for each, having a Schengen Visa means that you can travel freely between countries that have a Schengen agreement for up to 90 days in a six month time period.

Travel insurance for the busy backpacker

Posted at 04:50 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Travelling

Back packing is a fantastic way to see the world on a budget, while seeing the world at your leisure is just too good of an opportunity to miss out on!

What about travel insurance?

Posted at 04:48 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Insurance Guidelines

Your bags are packed, tickets and passport in hand and the excitement of getting away in the air. That mountain get away or seaside resort are merely hours away. Looking forward to your trip, inclination of something spoiling your well earned holiday seems far away...

Swine Flu- is it all bad

Posted at 04:48 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Travelling

The Swine Flu outbreak has turned the world upside down. Not to mention put a serious damper on holiday plans. This is a good example of one of those rare circumstantial incidences wherein having travel insurance comes in handy. But, what exactly is this H1N1 virus and how could it affect your travel plans?

Real life experiences

Posted at 04:44 PM on 12 Aug 2011 under Travelling

“What could possibly happen”, or “I’m sure I am covered by my credit card” are often the thoughts of many but things can go wrong with real people. Wouldn't you rather be covered with Travelinsure travel insurance like Tara and Leanne who went Quad biking on their Mediterranean holiday.