Happenings in the travel world

Paddle Out for the Whales at Hervey Bay – pets optional. Picture: Supplied Source: National Features ANGELA Saurine looks at what’s going on in the world of travel including a special paddle out to the whales event in mecca Hervey Bay and a new funky hotel for Sydney. 1 See KI from a high VISITORS to Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia will be able to take part in helicopter flights from September Continue reading

Most expensive travel insurance providers revealed

A comparison of travel insurance providers has revealed dramatic differences. Picture: Supplied Source: The Advertiser AUSTRALIAN travellers are paying up to four times too much for their travel insurance by buying it through airlines and travel agents instead of shopping around, new research shows. Independent financial comparison site Mozo.com.au went mystery price shopping for three different holidays: a family trip to the US, a couple visiting Europe, and a backpacker heading to Thailand and Europe. Continue reading