Stay in touch while travelling overseas? by Discover Travel
Most of us would like to use our smartphones while traveling abroad but choosing an affordable method can seem very complicated. Should you buy an international roaming plan? And if you do, what does 2GB of data get you anyway? Should you get a local or dual SIM card? If… Learn more
Fly to Europe with better legroom and comfort by Ian Collier
What are my options? Many of our clients love travelling around Europe each winter, but aren’t so thrilled by the prospect of 30+ hours of flying to get there, so an increasingly frequent question we’re asked is “how much extra does it cost to fly in a bit more comfort,… Learn more
Access money overseas
We are often asked how to carry and access money while travelling. Here’s some ideas: We’d recommend a prepaid travel card if the country you are visiting uses the available currencies. Wise cards have become very popular as it is app based and you can top up and convert 40+… Learn more
Take a self-drive holiday through Europe with Peugeot/Citroen car leasing by Discover Travel
Taking a self-drive holiday through Europe can be one of the most rewarding holiday experiences and such an exciting and enjoyable way to explore Europe at your own pace. With Peugeot and Citroen car leasing programmes – available to New Zealand residents or citizens holidaying in Europe, you receive a… Learn more
know what travel insurance cover I have for Covid related claims? by Discover Travel
With international travel really taking off, but with plenty of people still catching Covid, we thought it would be useful to highlight what is and isn’t covered regarding Covid by our travel insurance policy. What customers can get cover for: • Provision for Cancellation costs if you get sick with… Learn more
Be insured properly for my travels by Ian Collier
To say it’s been an eventful few years for Canterbury is of course an understatement, but one thing we’ve all learned is the importance of being adequately insured! This is especially true when it comes to choosing the right travel insurance policy, and at Discover Travel we have extensive experience… Learn more
Stop off en-route to Europe? by Ian Collier
Let’s face it, from Christchurch we are pretty much exactly on the opposite side of the Earth from most places in Europe, and 12,000 miles away, give or take. It will take anything from 27-35 hours to get from Christchurch to London. It can be a rather daunting prospect if… Learn more
Use an E-passport on arrival at London Heathrow?
For EU Passport holders: E-passport gates – arrivals made easy Automated e-passport gates offer an alternative to conventional passport checks. Simply scan your e-passport at the barrier. The system runs a face-recognition check against the chip in your passport, then if you’re eligible to enter the UK the gate opens… Learn more
Have a villa in Italy by Juliet Davis
All villas are rented from Saturday to Saturday. Very important that you consider how this fits into your itinerary. PRICE really makes a difference to what you get in terms of location, amenities and filling expectations. This cannot be stressed enough. The price often goes up by around 50{03e17260731feebda54b271abff347b773c0107003202e8eeba7d379e6644aef} through… Learn more
Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage by Discover Travel
BIG SHIP OR SMALL SHIP CRUISE? The traditional ‘big’ cruise ships like Holland America, Princess etc cruise from Vancouver to Seward or round trip back to Vancouver and some include sightseeing of Glacier Bay National Park or perhaps Hubbard Glacier and typically stop at a mix of towns including Juneau,… Learn more
Discover the Italian Lakes by Discover Travel
In the mountainous landscape of the Alps, amid spectacular scenery lie the famous Italian lakes of Como, Maggiore, and Garda. There is also the lesser-known, but equally picturesque, Lake Orta and straddling both Italy and Switzerland is the stunning Lake Lugano. The shores of all these lakes are dotted with… Learn more
Explore Tuscany by car by Discover Travel
Tuscany is one of those magical parts of the world, where you are immersed in magical views of olive trees, grape vines, Cypress trees and villas that all look old, well maintained and so in keeping with their environs. You can never tell if a building is new, old or… Learn more
