While travel insurance is a necessity when going abroad, their costs can be quite expensive for most people. This is where unscrupulous companies offering cheapest travel insurance will come in. They lure potential customers by offering them astoundingly affordable travel insurance. Eventually, when customers have already availed of the package from the provider, they realize in the end that the promised coverage is not there. Here are some tips on getting affordable travel insurance. Find Policies That Suit Your Requirements Keep in mind that some cheap travel insurance providers may only offer coverage for short holidays in local destinations. So if you are planning a vacation in America or Africa, it might be best if you check this out with your provider. Read The Fine Prints This is where the problem when getting cheap holiday insurance lies. For example, when getting coverage for medical transportation and treatment, you are expected to declare current pre-existing conditions you may have before departure. Otherwise, your claim can end up getting invalidated. In the case of budget deals, you may only be covered for short breaks and some activities. So the best thing to do is understand the terms and conditions first before signing. […]
What would you do if you were rich or famous? Some would say buy a mansion or luxury car. But for these wealthy people where to better put their money than on a private island. Here are 6 rich and famous people who bought their own private islands. Aristotle Onassis Aristotle Onassis, the late Greek shipping tycoon and husband of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, was one of the first to buy a private island. Skorpios, situated in the Iconian Sea, was the venue for the wedding of Aristotle and Jackie. Today, the island is now owned by Athina Onassis, Aristotle’s granddaughter. For decades, it has been rumored that the island is being sold but there are still no confirmed reports of such sale. Real estate appraisers have valued the island of Skorpios at over $100 million. Larry Ellison Larry Ellison, founder and CEO of Oracle, purchased the island of Lanai, Hawaii’s sixth largest island. Although there is still no information about the amount of purchase, it was estimated that the purchase deal ranged between $500 to $600 million in cash. He purchased the island from David Murdoch of Dole Foods. Stretching along an 88,000 acre parcel of island, Lanai […]
From being a heartthrob in “Titanic,” Leonardo diCaprio has turned himself into an environmental activist. The actor is now hosting several eco-focused television programs. Maybe this was the result of purchasing Blackadore Caye, an island in Belize, which he purchased in 2005 for $1.75 million in partnership with Jeff Gram who owns Cayo Espanto Resort. The actor discovered the island while vacationing in 2004 at Cayo Espanto Resort with girlfriend Gisele Bundchen. DiCaprio and Jeff Gram are now deep in planning with the Four Seasons group to create a five star luxury resort, which will be based on sustainable design and environmental conservation. DiCaprio revealed that Blackadore Caye will serve as the benchmark for testing innovative ‘green’ technology and natural sources of energy such as water, sun, and wind. If everything goes according to plan, Four Seasons Blackadore Caye will convert the 104-acre tropical island into a five-star resort which will house an 80-room luxury hotel with private beach villas, spa services, and fine dining restaurants. Aside from that, the island will also have a solar-paneled airstrip to provide additional power to the island. Furthermore, it will include an exclusive collection of private villas with pools and direct access to […]
Planning to travel abroad? If you are, then make sure that you secure international medical insurance for travel for yourself. There are huge benefits that can be derived from getting overseas travel health insurance. The small investment you will make can save you a lot of money in case you get hurt or sick abroad. At the same time, having international medical insurance can give more flexibility with your options. For instance, you can opt for a private doctor or hospital if the public one is already overcrowded. Likewise, some policies can fly your family to you and bring you back to your place of residence upon recovery. Another advantage of getting international medical insurance for travel is that health care can be quite expensive in some parts of the world. The United States has the most costly health care system. You can get yourself into debt without an overseas travel health insurance. Here are some do’s and don’ts you need to bear in mind when getting overseas travel health insurance. Do’s Get insured in advance so that you can have time to undergo medical tests if required Make sure you get coverage for the entire duration of your stay […]
After his film “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Johnny Depp fell in love with the laid back atmosphere of the Bahamas and decided to purchase Little Hall’s Pond Clay for a whopping $3.6 million dollars. According to Depp, the 45-acre piece of island in the picturesque Exumas serves as his sanctuary if he wants to return to living a normal life and escape from the limelight. The actor revealed that his island will exclusively be powered by solar energy. Among his guests in the island was the formerly troubled Lindsay Lohan. Depp even referred to his property as F**K **F Island. Little Hall’s Pond Clay is composed of six different beaches named after Vanessa Paradis, his previous partner, their children Lily, Rose, and Jack, mentors Hunter Thompson and Marlon Brando. There’s a “patch of water” called Heath’s Place named after the late Heath Ledger. He named one of the beaches after Paradis because it had the same contour as her lips. The several small residences on the island will run on solar power and the means of transportation will be a fleet of green golf carts. Depp reveals that the island named after his mentor Hunter Thompson is the “most savage […]
April 10, 2014
Vatican VIP Experience: Exclusive Breakfast at the Vatican with Early Access to Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel
Start your day at the Vatican with a lavish buffet breakfast in the Pinecone Courtyard! After entering the Vatican Museums before the general public, sit down for an outdoor breakfast, featuring treats like pancakes and pastries, and then take a small-group tour around the museum itself. See highlights such as Raphael’s Rooms and the Sistine Chapel, before heading inside St Peter’s Basilica though a reserved entranceway (to beat any crowds). Numbers are limited to 20 people on this small-group Vatican tour, ensuring you’ll see the incredible artwork with personalized attention from your guide. Highlights Early-morning Vatican Museums tour with breakfast in Bramante’s Pinecone Courtyard Enter the world-famous Vatican before the general public set foot inside Enjoy an Italian-American breakfast buffet at the heart of the Vatican Museum complex See top Vatican sites like Raphael’s Rooms, Gallery of Maps and the Gallery of Tapestries with a guide Visit the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement and then enter St Peter’s Basilica through a fast-track entranceway Small-group tour with a maximum of 20 people ensures a more personalized experience Click Here for More Details
This day trip from Orlando takes you to two of Florida’s most famous destinations: Miami and the Florida Everglades. Search for gators on an exciting airboat ride through Everglades National Park, and then hit the beaches of Miami. Shop at Bayside Marketplace, see celebrity homes on a relaxing cruise on Biscayne Bay, and tour South Beach’s must-see Art Deco district with your guide. Highlights Miami and Florida Everglades day trip from Orlando Take an exciting airboat ride through Everglade National Park in search of alligators Shop at Miami’s bustling Bayside Marketplace Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise along Biscayne Bay to see the homes of the rich and famous Spend time in South Beach admiring the famous Art Deco architecture with your guide Click Here for More Details