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Adelaide family forced to pay $370,000 after insurance company denies Indonesian scooter accident claim

An Adelaide mother whose son had a scooter accident in Indonesia says she will have to pay more than $370,000 in medical bills because travel insurance will not cover the costs.Key points:Blake Gibb was on holidays in Indonesia when he crashed into a wall riding a scooter Mr Gibb took out travel insurance before he left but it wasn’t covered for scooter riding The family has set up a GoFundMe page which has so far raised $35,000Rosslyn Gibb, from Seaford Rise, said her son, Blake Gibb, 29, was on holidays on Lembongan Island, south-east of Bali, when…
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Astra Group to Ibis Bogor Hotel Auction

Business, JAKARTA – Optimism about the speed of the transition to electric vehicles is estimated by JP Morgan to be faster in 2024 in Asia. Indonesia is no exception. PT Astra International Tbk. (ASII) is expected to be affected.In his latest research, JPMorgan analyst Benny Kurniawan said that 2024 will be a turning point in the vehicle electrification process in Indonesia. The growth in demand for electric vehicles will be driven by people’s interest in switching from conventional vehicles.Growth in the volume of demand for electric vehicles for cars or automotives, in 2024 will reach 3% year on year (YoY).…
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Ship Schedule for Lombok – Bali Route on Monday 18 March 2024

West Lombok, IDN Times – The ferry service from Selamat Harbor, West Lombok to Padangbai Harbor, Karangasem, Bali operates 24 hours. The Selamat – Padangbai crossing is served by 13 ships every day. The length of the route is 38 nautical miles with a journey distance of around 4.5 hours. The following is the schedule and ticket prices for ships crossing the Selamat – Padangbai and Padangbai – Selamat crossings, issued by the Land Transportation Management Center (BPTD) Class II NTB, the Sheet Crossing Port Service Unit (Satpel) on Monday (18/3/2024). Please note that times and schedules may change at…
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Tokyo is the top trending travel destination of 2024, according to Tripadvisor

Now that we have properly eased into the new year, it’s time to set those 2024 travel plans in motion. But if you’re still undecided on where to go for vacation this year, you might want to check Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best for 2024. This annual ranking covers several categories including destinations, beaches, hotels, restaurants and things to do . To compile the list, Tripadvisor combs through user-generated reviews and ratings over a 12-month period. And in the Destinations category, Tokyo comes out on top as the No. 1 trending place to visit in 2024. Photo: Watcharapong…
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9 Favorite Natural Tourism Destinations in Asia, There is Lombok

Jakarta – Digital travel platform Agoda compiled a list of some of Asia’s favorite natural destinations. This list was compiled based on Agoda users’ favorite searches conducted in January 2024. To inspire travelers about the unique and extraordinary beauty that can be explored throughout Asia Pacific, Agoda looked at some of the top natural destinations in nine countries to create ideas for how they can reconnect with nature through ancient forests, deep valleys and pristine lakes. calm. The following are the favorite natural tourist destinations on Agoda Ooty, India Ooty, also known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations,’ is located…
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Blue Monday debunked: Why a travel agency invented the most depressing day of the year

Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climates.ADVERTISEMENTThe third Monday of January has become known as ‘Blue Monday’, the day of the year people are supposed to feel most depressed. But it was not a medical expert or mental health charity that termed it as such.Blue Monday was dreamt up by now-defunct holiday agency Sky Travel in 2005 as a way to sell more holidays. Each year, travel companies continue to piggyback on the PR stunt with offers for serotonin-boosting winter…
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Tips for a frugal vacation with “Frugal Travel”

Research can be carried out by collecting information about accommodation and transportation alternatives Jakarta (ANTARA) – The need to unwind is usually fulfilled by going on holiday outside the city or even abroad, by implementing “Frugal Travel”, someone can certainly save a lot of money. The increase in searches for the word “frugal living” on Google Trends since June 2023, indicates the high level of public interest in a lifestyle that is believed to be effective in achieving efficient financial goals. Principles of life frugal centers on awareness in making financial decisions in the present that have an impact on…
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11 Best Travel Insurance Companies Of March 2024 – Forbes Advisor

Comprehensive travel insurance policies package together a number of valuable benefits. You can also buy policies that cover only trip cancellation or only medical expenses. With the wide variety of travel insurance plans available, you can find coverage levels that will fit your budget and trip needs. Look for these top coverage options in a comprehensive travel insurance plan. Trip Cancellation Insurance You don’t book a trip with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected illness, injury, family member sickness, jury duty and more could disrupt plans. Trip cancellation insurance reimburses you 100% for money you lose in prepaid, non-refundable…
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