$300 for paracetamol? Here’s why you need travel insurance
Southern Cross Travel Insurance have released a report sharing data on the common claims of Australian and New Zealand cruisers. The report emphasised the high costs of medical treatment on cruise ships, even if the illness or ailment seemed minor. It stated that one customer was charged an eye-watering $10,600, with the costs broken down ... Read more
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Dubai – Port Review
Essentials Language: Arabic, but English is widely spoken. Currency: UAE Dirham. Docking/Anchoring: Dubai has ... Read more
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