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14/10/2025 marine

Affordable travel destinations that can save thousands of dollars

If you’re planning a trip or vacation this year, there is finally some good news.

After two years of soaring costs due to high demand for “revenge travel,” that demand is easing a bit.

As a result, your 2024 getaway may cost less than you expect, especially if you choose some less popular destinations.

Lindsay Schwimer, consumer travel expert for the travel site Hopper, says “If you are planning a trip, you can find some really great deals right now.”

She advises travel prices are down slightly this year, even for bucket list destinations like Europe.

“For example,” she says,

13/10/2025 marine

See National Geographic’s list of top 30 travel destinations for 2024

From “wildlife havens and urban escapes to off-grid locales and cultural gems,” National Geographic Traveler’s Cool List 2023 reveals destinations that are “set to make the news” next year, a company press release said.

National Geographic Traveler (UK) announced a list of thirty locations which span five continents that were chosen by editors as the “top places and spaces around the world where tourism benefits communities and the environment as much as the visitors and locals themselves.”

“The 30 entries reflect an incredible range, featuring everything from exciting immersive journeys to inspirational visits that could take just a few hours,”

12/10/2025 marine

Experts Predict The Most Popular Travel Destinations Of 2024

11/10/2025 marine

Booking.com names Rotorua in the world’s top trending travel destinations

Rotorua has been named in the world’s top 10 trending destinations on Booking.com. Photo / Felix Desmarais

Rotorua has been named among the top 10 trending global destinations by major travel website Booking.com.

It comes as the tourism hotspot’s business community anticipates a positive year ahead, with more than 100 companies across 20 industries seeing visitors returning to the city.

Booking.com looked at customer bookings for travel in the coming two years that were made in the 12 months to the end of July.

The top 1000 most-booked places were ranked by year-over-year increase.

Rotorua ranked

10/10/2025 marine

ITTN in Attendance at Celebrity Cruises 2024 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards

ITTN’s Charly Helling was in attendance yesterday afternoon, alongside over 80 other travel partners at Celebrity Cruises’ 2024 Travel Agent Appreciation Awards held at the ME London.

The award-winning cruise line is rewarded an impeccable line up of valued trade partners in
recognition of those who went above and beyond in the last 12 months towards supporting its
business.

The awards were hosted by Celebrity Cruises’ Vice President & Managing Director EMEA, Giles Hawke, Senior Sales Director for UK & Ireland, Claire Stirrup and Head of Sales UK & Ireland, Nicola McNeish.

Giles Hawke, Vice President & Managing Director, EMEA,

09/10/2025 marine

IRCTC’s 0.35 paise travel insurance for accidents: All you need to know | Insurance

2 min read Last Updated : Jun 05 2023 | 5:37 PM IST

The horrific accident of three trains in Odisha on Friday has brought to the forefront the importance of travel insurance.

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers a travel insurance program for a low premium of only 35 paise per passenger for them to get some insurance protection, according to the IRCTC website.

It must be noted that while booking train tickets only through the IRCTC website or app, travelers have the option to avail of themselves of travel insurance.

Under this program, IRCTC provides

08/10/2025 marine

UK launches Global Health Insurance Card

UK’s new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched as part of UK–EU deal
Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC)

UK residents will now be able to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), the government announced today.

Under Britain’s new agreement with the EU, UK residents’ rights to emergency and medically necessary healthcare will continue when traveling in the EU. This includes medically necessary treatment for a pre-existing or chronic condition.

Current European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) are valid as

07/10/2025 marine

Should you opt for travel insurance? Here is all you need to know

Israel has seen a surge in new cases of the more infectious coronavirus variant in recent weeks, and began closing its borders and restricting travel in late November. Representational Image. | Photo Credit: Reuters

The tragic train accident in Odisha has put the spotlight on safety and financial protection for passengers. Experts suggest that travelers may look at the option of taking travel insurance covers considering the potential financial consequences in case of an accident.

IRCTC travel insurance

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) provides optional travel insurance for Indian citizens booking e-tickets. The premium is 35 paise