Travel insurance is a special type of insurance. Travel insurance is intended to cover the traveller against financial losses which may be incurred whilst travelling, either within their own country or whilst they are abroad.

Travel insurance can sometimes be arranged at the time of booking the holiday, or travel insurance can sometimes be purchased through another company. Travel insurance can be bought for one trip, or for mulitple trips. Travel insurance can be bought from many different companies including travel agents, travel insurance specialists, or travel suppliers.  Read more... (200 words, estimated 48 secs reading time)

Qantas is the name and callsign of the national airline of Australia. Qantas is the second oldest continuously running indepedent airline, second only to KLM, and it is the 11th largest airline worlwide.

Qantas originally stood for “Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services.”

Founded in 1920 by Paul McGuiness, Hudson Fysh, Fergus McMaster and Arthur Byrd, Qantas’ first aircraft was an Avro 504k purchased for the princely sum of £1,425. Nowadays, Qantas has a much larger fleet which includes Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s.  Read more... (172 words, estimated 41 secs reading time)

Victoria is a state in Australia located in it’s south-eastern corner. The capital of the state is Melbourne, and 70% of Victorians live in this city.

As is to be expected, the majority of hotels in Victoria are located in the big cities, however some hotels can be found in the more rural locations. In the big cities in Victoria, there will be a large range of hotels which can accomodate most needs, from your basic 1-star hotel right through to the luxurious, pampering 5-star hotels.  Read more... (153 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and is home to over 4.2 million people, making it the most populated city in Australia. Located on the south-east coast, Sydney is one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations thanks to attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge, stretches of goldern beaches and many museums and galleries.

Being a big city, there are plenty of hotels to choose from in Sydney. Whichever part of Sydney you choose to stay in, there should be plenty of hotels that can meet your needs – right through from 1 star to 5 star hotels. There will also be B&Bs and motels as well as the luxurious top-end hotels.  Read more... (156 words, estimated 37 secs reading time)

The Sunshine Coast is an area in Queensland, Australia. At the centre of the region is a popular tourist area where there are plenty of holiday opportunities. There are four beaches with plenty of surfing potential as well as varied shopping malls and galleries, making the destination suitable for the whole family.

There are plenty of hotels in the Sunshine Coast area, ranging from Bed & Breakfasts right through to 5 star spa hotels. All the hotels offer a variety of different features from restaurants to saunas to spas. The hotels in the Sunshine Coast should also be able to help you arrange various adventures and activites around the area. Whatever you want from a hotel, the Sunshine Coast should be able to meet your needs!  Read more... (131 words, estimated 31 secs reading time)

Singapore is located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsular, 137 miles north of the equator. It is the smallest country in South-east Asia. Since the 1990s, the government in Singapore has promoted the country as a centre for arts and culture, increasing tourism levels and transforming the country into a place where east meets west.

The increase in tourism has led to a thriving hotel trade throughout the country. Most of the hotels are found in the major cities, however some smaller ones are found in more rural areas.  Read more... (219 words, estimated 53 secs reading time)

Rome is the capital city of Italy. About 3 million people live in Rome. Rome has a rich history going make many centuries. Many of the ancient city is preserved meaning that Rome has a huge tourist industry.

Places of note in Rome include:
- The Colesseum (one of the largest ampitheatres that the Roman’s ever built)
- The Piazza del Popolo
- The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II (otherwise known as the Altar of Fatherland)
- The Villa Borghese
- The National Museum of Rome
- The Museum of Roman Civilization  Read more... (217 words, estimated 52 secs reading time)