Planning a Trip to Tanzania – 5 Things Not to Miss

What you witness in Tanzania certainly checks a ton of markers on a travel bucket list. Be it the gushing waterfalls and barren deserts, or exotic species and predators of the most lethal order; some get that feeling of danger lurking around the corner, while others bask in the serenity of white sand beaches with crystal clear water. Many of the most interesting countries in the world are often overlooked because they simply don’t know what to look for. This is the case with Tanzania, a country with a huge amount of interesting history, thrilling experiences, and one of a kind opportunities. If you are planning your trip to Tanzania, you are already ahead of the curve. I hope that this guide will help you plan your visit to Tanzania better.

Planning Your Trip to Tanzania

Ideal Time to Visit Tanzania

The little known gem sits on the African coastline,

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Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

If your flight is canceled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

As summer vacations open up, travel picks up. Before heading abroad, travelers should ensure they have a comprehensive insurance policy.

Travel insurance ensures protection against a range of emergencies and mishaps.

If you plan a vacation anytime soon, here are important things to keep in mind.

Purpose of the trip

It is important to select your travel policy based on the purpose of your trip.

If you are traveling for work, you can opt for a basic plan that provides coverage for trips or flight cancellations, loss of baggage, passports, or mobile devices, personal accident cover, cover for medical expenses, etc.

“If you are traveling for personal recreation purposes, then in addition to these covers, you can also opt for add-ons

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

The artificial lake in Auli is perched at an astonishing elevation and is one of the world’s highest man made lakes. It was created to help in providing artificial snow on the ski slopes in the event of random rainfall. This also helps in extending the skiing season in Auli. The lake is located right next to the Clifftop Club and we did cover some of its pictures in our very first blog post on Auli.

The snow-clad mountains, skiing slopes and azure-blue water make for the most amazing scenery. The fact that it is a man-made lake does not dampen the magic and beauty of the place in any manner. Nature truly holds the key to our aesthetic, intellectual, cognitive and even spiritual satisfaction.

The rope way connecting Joshimath to Auli is 4 kms long and offers magnificent views of the Himalayan landscape. If you really want to have

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Summer to See Rise in Customizable Travel Insurance Options

Published: may. 17, 2023 at 7:00 AM CDT

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As demand for summer travel surges and travel bookings soar, VisitorsCoverage, a global travel insurance marketplace, predicts a rise in customizable travel booking options.

“With Discovery, travelers can tailor their coverage to their exact needs, without paying for extras they don’t want.”

With the travel industry still grappling with staffing shortages, flight disruptions and weather inclusions, it is more important than ever for travel insurers to find ways to offer travelers what they need most: flexibility. As more insurance companies offer add-on benefits such as Cancel For Any Reason, Emergency Medical Evacuation, Rental Vehicle Damage, or even Pet Medical coverage travelers have more control over their travel protection options.

VisitorsCoverage, in collaboration with travel insurer, battleface, is proud to announce the launch of Discovery, a trip insurance plan for US residents. “We

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Help! My Tour Got Canceled but Travel Insurance Won’t Pay

The problem: Their trip was not technically “interrupted,” since they spent all 18 nights aboard. Several times in my conversations with insurance executives I heard the phrase “You’re not covered for loss of enjoyment,” but I imagined this applying to a week of rain at a Caribbean resort, not an Antarctic cruise that never made it to Antarctica.

I also heard from a reader named Alan, of Vaughan, Ontario, about a nightmarish return from Vancouver to Toronto during last Christmas season’s storms. After three WestJet flights were canceled and another delayed, all because of the weather, the next flight they were booked on was canceled because of a crew shortage, and he and his wife were stuck in Calgary overnight. Alan had paid for his trip with an HSBC credit card that offered travel insurance through Assurant.

The next day, with no word from WestJet on when they could fly,

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

Gulmohar Lane 2 – Aroma Of Life

If you haven’t read the first part of this blog post, quickly head to this link . Gulmohar Lane website is like a decor journal in itself, there’s a dedicated video explaining the genesis of each of their collections and even a visualization of their furniture in different kinds of spaces. There’s even more stuff like lots of ideas on home decor, furniture care and thousands of pictures to take inspiration from.

Gulmohar Lane furniture in Veere Di Wedding.

I absolutely love the way in which they have taken inspiration for their multifarious collections. Whether it is the Udaipur armchair or the Samode pond cushions or the Persian garden print, there’s a vivid evocation of the place in the designs.

Adorning Parineeti Chopra’s home in Mumbai.
Veere at the Wedding

The best part has to be their bespoke feature wherein you can choose a fabric online and a sample swatch

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WestJet customers holding their breath as strike notice jeopardizes travel plans

MONTREAL — The travel plans of WestJet customers are up in the air after its pilots’ union issued a 72-hour strike notice Monday night.

The gambit by the Air Line Pilots Association kicked off a countdown to a flight crew walkout at 3 am EDT on Friday morning, just ahead of the trip-laden May long weekend.

Vancouver resident Debby Raffard said she’s been anxiously checking social media for updates about her May 22 flight to Hawaii, which she booked with WestJet in November.

“I am beyond upset,” she said, expressing frustration on both sides.

“I don’t have that extra money to pay for another flight, nor do my traveling companions. So we are essentially screwed here,” Raffard said, noting the group made a non-refundable condo booking.

WestJet subsidiary Swoop notified customers there is no impact on operations so far. But WestJet said Monday night it had started preparations to cut

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Artificial Lake & Chairlift, Auli – Aroma Of Life

The Naini Retreat, Nainital – Aroma Of Life

If you remember our very first blog post on Nainital, we did mention about covering the best places to stay as there are no renowned hotel chains in Nainital. The three best hotels to stay are: The Naini Retreat, Shervani Hilltop, The Manu Maharani. Here we are reviewing our favorite out of the lot, The Naini Retreat –

About the property : Historically referred to as the residence of the Maharaja of Pilibhit, The Naini Retreat Hotel is among the best heritage hotels located in Nainital near the lake. The hotel is situated on the picturesque Ayarpatta Slopes, providing a breathtaking view of the Naini Lake at an altitude of 1,995 meters. The hotel embodies an old-world charm along with visible impressions of contemporary luxury.

Dining options : Coming to the food , there are 3 options : Lake View, which is their multi cuisine restaurant serving Indian and International

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The Best Travel Insurance Plans For Different Types Of Trips

Every trip is different. So when Brian Carcich set out on an ambitious multi-country tour, he knew his travel insurance would have to keep up.

The policy needed to work everywhere and cover more than the essentials, such as trip interruptions and delays.

“For example, what happens if you need emergency medical care or hospitalization?” he wondered. “Credit card benefits help with some of these, but will only get you so far.”

So Carcich, a marketing executive from New York, did what many travelers do before their upcoming trips: he researched his travel insurance options to find the right plan. It’s a daunting but necessary exercise that you ignore at your own peril this summer, which may be the busiest one for travel in a generation.

And Carcich is glad he did, because it turned

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3 times travel insurance is worth it

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If you’ve paid for a non-refundable excursion, travel insurance may be worth getting.

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Memorial Day is just days away and, with it, the unofficial start to the summer traveling season. As a result, many people are preparing for their long-awaited vacations. While an organized itinerary can help make things run smoothly, it won’t offer much of a buffer in case things go wrong. this is where travel insurance can help. By insuring their trip, travelers can get protected against a wide variety of issues and emergencies. And it doesn’t need to be expensive – it’s generally costs just 4% to 8% of your total trip costs.

That said, like all financial products and services, there are better times to get travel insurance than others. We will explore three of the best times to get a plan below. If you’re considering insuring your next trip,

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