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7 ways to cruise for less this winter

7 ways to cruise for less this winter

This winter, a relaxing cruise to the sunny Caribbean, amazing Asia or even Europe, could be the perfect getaway for those of us who prefer to chase the sun. With the Australian dollar still high, overseas cruises are more affordable than ever. But if you are new to cruising there are some catches that can put a big dent in your travel budget if you're not careful. Here are our top cost-saving cruise tips to get you ready to sail away money savvy:

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DFAT increases travel warnings to Indonesia including Bali

DFAT increases travel warnings to Indonesia including Bali

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is advising Australians who are planning an overseas getaway in the lead up to Easter to Bali and other cities in Indonesia to exercise a high degree of caution due to the high threat of terrorist attacks.

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Bumper Easter travel season predicted

Bumper Easter travel season predicted

Travel over the Easter holiday period is expected to more popular than usual for Australian families as the Easter and ANZAC day long weekends bump up against one another, meaning that Australian workers only need to take 3 days annual leave to get a bumper 10 day break.

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Failing to pack travel insurance a pricey mistake

Failing to pack travel insurance a pricey mistake

When Travelers look to cut costs on their holiday, often the first expense to go is travel insurance according to a recent report by lastminute.com.au. The Travel and Lifestyle trends report revealed that one in three Australian do not travel with insurance. 

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Schoolies warned of no DFAT bailouts

Schoolies warned of no DFAT bailouts

For the thousands of Australian school leavers who plan to celebrate the end of their school years at overseas hot spots like Bali, Fiji and Thailand, DFAT has warned that if they get into trouble while overseas there are legal and practical limits to what consular officers can do. 

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