New Age Travel

The way we travel has changed over the years and the booming tourism sector is at its innovative best. Here is a low down on all that is hip, new and a must have for the new age traveler.

A hot Rate hotel booking is a popular accommodation package that promises to offer the best value for your money online.

You are guaranteed that if you do come across a lower price for the same accommodation at the same place on the same day online, you will be paid a certain % of the difference in price and further matched with that deal.

Completing an online form within 24 hours of booking your best rate hotel will process this request. You should note that the best rate on your hotel room does not include any taxes and tariffs.

Hot rate hotel bookings are available for over 30,000 listed global properties. As hot rates are the best most hotels offer, they are sold quickly, prepayment could guarantee your booking.

On cancellation of a hot rate reservation, a small cancellation fee is charged. Hot rate hotels mostly sold out could be available on nights. Helen Keller once said that Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Adventure travels are for all the trill seekers and those who love to live on the edge.

Flying adventures like Mig over Moscow - Fly the Legend! - Mig fighters, MiG-29

Skydive Everest - Tandem Parachute Jump in Nepal, Fly Fighter Jets over Cape Town South Africa are famous.

So are high adrenaline and free fall adventures like Skydiving and HALO Jumping, Driving & Racing Adventures, Offshore Rockets, speedboat racing, Custom Adventures

Space adventure travels are also a rage lately and have increased in popularity. Space Flight Training - Civilian Space Flights & Training, Edge of Space Mig Flights,

Zero Gravity Flights in the US & Russia. These packages are offered mostly by agencies that specialize in adventure travels.

Travel Insurance is a must for all those planning to travel to cover unforeseen risks. Travel insurance is the insurance that is planned to cover medical expenses, financial loss and others incurred during travel.

It is usually procured at the time of booking of a trip from travel insurance companies or travel agents. The Travel insurance could cover only the duration of the trip or more prolonged continuous insurance also.

Student travel, business travel, leisure travel, adventure travel, cruise travel, and international travel are all various travels that can be insured.

The most common risks that are covered by travel insurance are: Medical expenses, Emergency evacuation/repatriation, overseas funeral expenses, Accidental death, injury or disablement benefit, Cancellation, Curtailment, Delayed departure, Loss, theft or damage to personal possessions and money (including travel documents), Delayed baggage (and emergency replacement of essential items), Legal assistance, Personal liability and rental car damage excess.

Also separate insurance policies can be availed for special needs like: Pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes), Sports with an element of risk (e.g. skiing, scuba-diving), Travel to high risk countries.

Common Exclusions are Pre-existing medical conditions, War or terrorism - but some plans may cover this risk, Pregnancy related expenses, Injury or illness caused by alcohol or drug use.

Other insurance options are personal liability coverage for damages, legal defense, and repatriation of remains, bad weather and many other contingencies.

Few travel insurance providers also offer emergency travel assistance and other services 24 hours a day all days of the week. Generally standard travel insurance costs 5-7% of the cost of the trip.