Looking at the spiralingmedical costs, it has become imperative for everyone to buy a health insurance policy. It becomes really tough for a person to bear the expense of huge hospital bills when a medical crisis crops up for the individual or for someone in the family. But at the same time, it is equally daunting for him to buy health insurance at a high premium to cover himself and his family. Hence, what he needs is an affordable health insurance policy with an adequate cover. Insurance companies realize the…
Read More10 SECRETS TRAVEL INFLUENCERS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR “PERFECT” VACATIONS
Most travel influencers make the #goodlife look effortless — like every day just so happens to begin with an oceanside feast and end with champagne glasses clinking as a pink sun melts into the horizon. There are lavender fields galore, and hey — do y’all have a special strategy for finding a city’s most charming doors? But really: How do they do it?! Here, nine full-fledged travel influencers reveal the biggest secrets behind their highly filtered lives: 1. THEY HAVE NO REAL HOME BASE “I don’t have an apartment, and I haven’t for two years,” says…
Read MoreThis Is the Hottest Travel Destination for Seniors Right Now
Unencumbered by work and kids, many retirees are upping their travel game. An analysis by Priceline found that boomers book the longest average length of stay on their vacations, relative to other age groups, and spend significantly more on flights and hotels than younger travelers. “Baby boomers are active travelers,” says Kevin O’Leary, senior analyst at Priceline, via email. So where are seniors headed? To find out, MONEY teamed up with Priceline to get information on travelers aged 60 and over; the company analyzed millions of bookings across all age groups, spanning thousands of…
Read MoreAustralia’s biggest online travel shopping bonanza is back next week
Do I really need travel insurance? IF YOU’VE been thinking of another holiday, whether it’s a big adventure or a quick getaway, make sure you’re free on Tuesday night. Travel Frenzy, the online mega sale for travel deals, goes live on August 21 at 7pm AEST and over 24 hours it will offer massive savings on everything from flights and hotels to cruises, tours, travel insurance, rental cars and travel-related items like luggage. We’re talking savings of more than 70 per cent on prices for popular destinations like Bali, Thailand,…
Read MoreFive tips for trading on the global market
Expanding your trading activities into the global marketplace gives you many more options and theoretically gives you a much better chance of trading success. In practice however, many people find it overwhelming. It’s impossible to keep track of everything that’s going on and it can be difficult to know where to begin with developing your global trading strategy. These five tips will help. Shape up your geography There are differing periods of downtime in the stock exchanges of different countries which you will need to be familiar with if you’re…
Read MoreAuthentic African Experiences not to be missed in South Africa
South Africa is a dream destination for anyone looking to enjoy all that Africa has to offer, without venturing into the desolate plains in the heart of the continent. From the breathtaking African sunsets and the welcoming and warm African people, to the authentic African experiences on offer; South Africa is the ideal place to tick off every one of Africa’s ‘bucket list’ experiences. While South Africa is incredibly beautiful, with so much to see and do; it is also a country with deep, fascinating history; a strong culture and…
Read MoreFoods You Should Not Eat in The Morning
You’ve heard and read phrases saying ‘you are what you eat’ but how much thought do you put into those words? Do you believe them? Because you really should. You might argue that some of your friends are as skinny as ever yet they eat all the pastries, burgers, and pizzas they can get. But, how do you explain the weight you have gained since you started taking three or even four bagels by lunch or since you started having junk food behind your desk five or 6 days a…
Read MoreVolvo XC40: Can this rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes GLA ?
Volvo is all set to launch the XC40 on 4th July and this SUV will rival the likes of the Audi Q3, BMW X1 and the Mercedes-Benz GLA. The XC40 will be imported as CBU (completely built unit) and will only be offered in one trim, the R Design. Expected to be priced around Rs 35-40 lakh, ex-showroom, the XC40 will be fully loaded and will also get Volvo’s semi-autonomous driving tech. We drove the car in and around Hyderabad recently and came back impressed. It is the largest among…
Read MoreFirst impressions of MG ZS SUV – Ford EcoSport’s global rival
During our recent visit to the Silverstone race track for the #MGLive2018 event, we managed to get our hands on the much awaited and highly speculative (for India) MG ZS SUV. The quick drive lasted about ten minutes as we drove around the outer periphery of the racing circuit but later, I had more than ample time to spend with this compact SUV. So while there have been lot of speculation about this being the first offering from MG for India, the recent update is that we will get a…
Read MoreSkoda Kodiaq review: better than the larger Toyota Fortuner and smaller Audi Q3?
SUVs are the flavour of the season, no two ways about it. But surprisingly, this is not limited to mass-appeal segments like compact SUVs or 7-seater family options in the Rs 15-20 lakh bracket. Even the premium space is witnessing newer options and the latest entry in the Rs 30-40 lakh segment comes from Skoda. It’s their first try at a 7-seater full sized SUV and they seem to have got it right. Why? Read on… The Kodiaq looks smart. If you want muscles and bulk, look elsewhere. This one…
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