The following information concerns the grounding of Tiger Airlines flights by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) commencing Saturday 2 July 2011.This advice applies to policies issued on or before Friday 1 July 2011. Click here for more information.

The following information concerns the volcanic eruption in Iceland and associated ash clouds on Saturday 21 May 2011 and applies to travel insurance policies issued prior to 5.00pm (est) Monday 23 May 2011. Click here for more details. For a list of EU member airlines, click here.

The following information concerns the civil unrest in Egypt and applies to travel insurance policies issued before Saturday 29 January 2011.  Click here to find out more.

The following information concerns the recent volcanic eruption in Bali and the associated airport closures due to ash clouds. This advice applies to travel insurance policies issued prior to Thursday 27 January 2011. Click here to find out more.

The following information concerns the recent airport closures in the United Kingdom and Europe due to heavy snowfall and applies to travel insurance policies issued prior to 18 December 2010. Find out what you need to know about your policy and what steps you need to take. Whether you are currently travelling or have not departed yet, to read the detailed information of your travel insurance cover related to the snow storm click here.

If you are looking for contact details of EU member airlines click here.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact our Information Hotline on 1800 012 234.

The following information concerns the recent earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Indonesia and applies to travel insurance policies issued prior to 26 October 2010.

For more information about the earthquake in Indonesia click here.

There’s a lot more to booking accommodation than finding somewhere with vacancies. Choosing the right hotel or hostel can make all the difference to your holiday. So why not follow our top 5 tips for booking accommodation ? We’ll help you experience the best the world has to offer.

1. Make sure you’ve got somewhere to stay on your first night

Even if you’re planning a ‘caution-to-the-wind’ trip, and are reluctant to book anything more than a day in advance, still make sure you’ve got somewhere to stay on your first night away. You’ll probably be tired (and slightly confused!), and certainly not in the mood for room hunting…

2. Research the location

Are you planning your accommodation in advance? If so, don’t just focus on the room and facilities, because you’ll probably spend most of your time out and about anyway. Is it within easy reach of things you want to see and do? Is it in a less-than-savoury part of town? In short, does the location suit you?

3. Don’t get tied down by long-term bookings

It’s obviously quite common to find that booking accommodation for longer periods seems to offer much better value. That’s great if you know you’ll definitely be spending a week or two somewhere, but don’t do it for the sake of saving a few dollars. Staying somewhere longer than you really want to just isn’t worth it.

4. Tight budget? Travel at night.

If you’re really looking to stretch your dollars, and are moving from place to place, remember that travelling at night can save you accommodation costs – assuming you were going to make the journey anyway. Trains, coaches and ferries are all quite conducive to sleeping, although don’t expect to feel refreshed in the morning!

5. What about activities?

This won’t really be a factor if you’re just looking for a week away on the beach, but if you’re keen on getting out and about a bit, why not look for a hotel or hostel that helps you do that? There are plenty around which organise trips and activities. It’s also a great way to meet people.

Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, don’t travel without Holiday Travel Insurance or Business Travel Insurance