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Has anyone used this company please. Are they legitimate and are we covered in case things go wrong such as our ABTA and ATOL in UK

Regards and thanks kim

I've been visiting Parga for many years (twice each year) and never heard anyone 'bad mouth' Ephira Travel. This does'nt mean that they are 'perfect' - it means that on the few occasions when things don't go right they sort it out PDQ.

Ephira Travel are legitimate (licenced) but remember that this does'nt mean that they will be bonded like ABTA, however, what I would say is that I trust Ephira before most british agents.

It sounds as though you are intending to arrange something through Ephira Travel, what is it, what will your payment method be - perhaps you could get back to me.

I am a 'dyed in the wool' independent traveller so praising travel agents does not come easy - suffice it to say that I wish we had agents like Ephira in the UK. They actually earn their commission.

I'm sure taisy (another Parga visitor) will also be able to comment about Ephira Travel. Please get back to us for more info.

Hi thanks for your reply.

We have been bitten over the internet once before so a little wary. What methods of payment would be available to us in your experience as we are not keen on paying over the internet without security,

Hoping to go ahead and book today if any accommodation is still available. It seems a very popular resort.

What form of transport do you use from the airport - taxis seem a little expensive!

A couple of things spring to mind

Secondly, have you seen any accommodation you like on the Ephira Travel site? If you have it may be advertised on the Parga web site

http://www.parga.com

I don't like taking trade away from Ephira (they're straight people) but some of the accommodation owners advertise on the aforementioned sight and also offer the facility of picking you up from the airport - free of charge (just remember that they are saving the commission).

Regarding car hire - yes I do have my favourites and I always book from the UK before travelling. If I was asked to recommend only one it would be ArgusCarRentals.com a Dublin based company who use 'international' partners, in Preveza usually Europcar, sometimes Hertz or AutoUnion. Two weeks high season from about £200.00 fully inclusive (approx 270 euros) - if you do go for a quote with them be sure to join "Club Argus" which is free of charge and entitles you to a small discount.

When paying for accommodation if dealing direct, at worst you'll be asked for a credit card as first night guarantee - usually nothing. This last couple of weeks I've booked 7 Greek hotels direct and only one has asked for my credit card.

I'm sure you'll have more questions, if so get back to me.

Message for taisy............ can you help bossyboots with her accommodation and transport (from the airport) dilemma?

Forgot to mention,

Regarding credit cards:- no doubt you are aware of the guarantees which come with their use. You are entering into a credit agreement with your card company for the supply of goods or services - quite simply this means that "if you don't get you don't pay". This includes the use of the cards abroad. If you want to deal with Ephira Travel make sure you use your card - although with Ephira you should not have a problem.

Hi Phil, it's Sunday, have you opened the Retsina yet?

We too have been to Parga many times and really do prefer to travel independently. It many not necessarily be a great deal cheaper but the accommodation and location will be far better than that booked through a tour operator.

Ephira Travel is a well established and reputable company. However, as Phil states, some of the accommodation on their books can be booked direct through the owners.

Last June we stayed at Elpidas House (really lovely accommodation) for 35 euros per night and the owners picked us up from the airport and took us back free of charge - wonderful people. Again, we paid a couple of days before the end of the holiday. This eliminates the risk factor of losing deposits etc.

As Phil said, book your flights before accommodation as these are harder to obtain. We booked our flights last August (I know, well in advance for the following June) with XL - about £220 each. We got the price direct from XL but booked through the local travel agent - who will always match the price - and therefore they are fully ABTA bonded.

If you decide to use Ephira Travel and they ask for a small deposit, send a money order if you are uneasy about paying over the internet. It may cost a few pounds but may help you feel less anxious.

Once again, it's very easy to go independently and I'm sure you'll enjoy the freedom it gives you.

Hope this helps to reassure you but if you need any further help please do ask.

Best Regards to all,

No Retsina, just a cup of coffee (not even Greek) and looking out at our British weather. From my computer room I have lovely views of rolling hills but I still miss the Pindhos Mountains - do you think I'm being greedy?

Nothing wrong with a bit of serious day dreaming, people should find more time to do so. Imagination is a truly wonderful thing and, to quote W. H. Davies ......

What poor life this if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.

Best Regards,

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Parga Municipality Hotels and Places to Stay

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San Nektarios

Family Hotel in the heart of Parga with Breakfast fully renovated, double, triple rooms

Galini Hotel

Galini Hotel is a family small Hotel in center of Parga with rooms for 2,3,4 persons and parking

Parga Beach Resort

4 star Hotel Resort with swimming pools in Valtos Beach with deluxe rooms and Suites 

Hotel Villa Coralli

Hotel Acrothea

Hotel Palatino

Hotel Paradise

Epavli Veneti

Stone traditional House in Traditional area,Castle area,walking distance from the beach and centre of Parga.

Alkyon Gardens

Family residence in centre of Parga with swimming pool and parking.

Valentino House

Brand new accommodation in centre of Parga,with private parking and High quality.Near by use of swimming pool

Ria's Apartments

Casa di Dandolo

Avgi Apartments

Silvia Studios

Villa Perkemes

Situated near Valtos beach,Fully renovated with gardens and parking,High quality One bedroom apartments.

Villa Diamond 1

Villa in Valtos beach near the beach with swimming  pool,High Quality,Parking ,Studios & Maisonette x 2,3,4. 

Villa Alexandros

Situated close the beaches of Parga and center of Parga,recently renovated with Maisonette style apartments.

Villa Mariana

Parga Maisonettes

Villa Verleti

Ionian islands excursion.

Unic Trip to Ionian islands(swimming in Porto Katsiki,Egrmeni & Onasis island) and visit  Lefkas,Kefalonia, Ithaca & Caves

Paxos - Antipaxos Islands

Paxos-Antipaxos islands included the Blue caves

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Inside your dreams.

They say that no other place in Greece can boast beaches like those of Preveza. Still, the region stands for far more than beaches. Preveza is the perfect combination of the reviving Mediterranean light, the unspoiled land, the lively communities and a glorious past to explore. Have a look on the top activities listed below that you can join and have the time of your life in this unique place.

Acheron River

Activities in Acheron riven with your own trasportation ( economy package with Rafting,horse riding,archery,walking in the river)

Cosmopolitan Corfu Island

Excursion to Cosmopolitan Corfu island By Boat .Every Thursday Boat Trip to Corfu Island

Day Trip to Sivota

Sivota trip By Boat with several swimmings

Excursion to Albania

Albania Excursion By Bus(A step to another world)Every Monday  Euro 40(With Lunch)

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Our company  Ephira travel  is located in Parga Greece  and we have been specialized in tourist services for over 30 years. We are proud of offering a wide and an exclusive selection of services that makes your holidays memorable for all the right reasons.

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Since 1987 we own and operate our travel agency EPHIRA TRAVEL and since then with our experience, we are able to help you create your unforgetable holidays, as we are born and raised in Parga. When you book the accommodation and the excursions through us, you hep Parga and the local community.

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We consider support very important and for this reason our dedicated multi-lingual team(In Greek,Italian,English,Dutch and even Flams languages) provides clear communication and ensures you carefree holidays.

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See why so many travellers make Ephira Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Corinth. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Rooms at Ephira Hotel provide a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.

In addition, while staying at Ephira Hotel guests have access to 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a lounge. Need a place to park? There is free public parking available nearby.

While visiting Corinth, you may want to try some souvlaki at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Number 1 All Day Food or Canale Souvlaki.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Apostolos Pavlos Church (0.2 mi), Municipal Art Gallery of Corinth (0.2 mi), and Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth (0.3 mi), which are some popular Corinth attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

At Ephira Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Corinth.

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EPHIRA HOTEL (AU$103) 2024 Prices & Reviews

Mega Ammos, Syvota, Sivota, 46100, Greece – Excellent location - show map

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Great facilities and room! The walk in shower is great and the view from the balcony was great. To minute drive from the marina amd literally a short walk away from 2 beaches . Highly recommend

Brand new hotel feel and very well appointed rooms

amazing location and views were amazing!! great pool!

EVERYTHING! Literally all The staff, pool, beach nearby, restaurants, cleanness and the comfort.

Neues und ruhiges Hotel - perfekt für ein paar entspannte Tage. Fussläufig zu tollem Strand mit super Restaurants und angenehmem Beach Club

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Εξαιρετικό προσκοπικό. Φανταστική τοποθεσία. Καταπληκτική θέα.

Struttura nuova. Ottima accoglienza, il signor Antony competente e disponibile

Εξαιρετικό δωμάτιο, πάρα πολύ άνετο, με θέα καταπληκτική ! Το προσωπικό ευγενέστατο και χαρούμενο ! Το συστήνω ανεπιφύλακτα!

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Situated in Sivota, 400 metres from Mega Ammos Beach, EPHYRA features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 400 metres from Zavia Beach, the hotel with free WiFi is also 1.3 km away from Mikri Ammos Beach. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. The rooms are fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms also boast a balcony and others also feature sea views. At the hotel rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Castle of Parga is 25 km from EPHYRA, while Pandosia is 32 km from the property. The nearest airport is Corfu International Airport, 65 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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The Netherlands & Belgium

Our trip to Holland & Belgium was quite enjoyable even though the weather didn’t always cooperate. The hotels were all very nice. The breakfast at the Novotel was exceptional. Mika our rep was always eager to help. The guides were very good, however, I wish we could have had radios with headsets so we could have heard them at all times. The buses were quite comfortable. The tours were well planned. My favourite part of the trip was our visit to Keukenhof Gardens. The tulips were spectacular! Luckily, it was sunny & warm that day.

Date of experience : April 27, 2024

Exceptional China

This is our 6th booking with Exoticca and the trip was exceptional. The booking process is easy. The arrangements were everything that was advertised. The guides that the in-country provider (Nimbus) provided were really good. The itinerary covers what will be provided but each of the local guides have significant latitude to adjust the schedule. That makes booking anything with a 3rd party provider difficult but we did on this trip as we had lots of free time or we wanted to bypass shopping or the Jade and Silk factory tours. We did several Buddhist temples and an extended water town tour at a very reasonable price. Overall, this was an incredible trip and we got to see 360 degrees of China.

Date of experience : April 02, 2024

I loved how the trip is well organized…

I loved how the trip is well organized and there was always an assigned person to meet and greet us. Its very reassuring whenever someone is there to meet, orient and give a rundown on plans for the day. The hotels were awesome and great location. Tour guides were amazing, candid and fun!

Do NOT use this company!!!

Do NOT use this company!!!! Non existent customer service- each person supposedly there to help passes it off to someone else. HORRIBLE experience in Brazil & Argentina!!! They are beyond the worst thing out there and turned our vacation into a complete nightmare! If I could give them less than one star I totally would! No one to help; leave you alone with no idea what to do; won’t answer phone calls; just to name a few of the worst things …. I’ve never been so frustrated in my life

Date of experience : April 22, 2024

The guide - Mr. Filali Abdelali

The guide, Mr. Filali Abdelali, was excellent and he went beyond the call of his duty to make this trip extra special for us. The itinerary was great and everyday was better than the previous day. Over all the whole trip went off like clockwork and definitely exceeded our expectations.

Date of experience : April 26, 2024

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Hi Vythialingam, Thank you again for your 5-star rating and for being an amazing part of our journey. Your continued support means everything to us, and we can’t wait to exceed your expectations every time you choose us. Kind regards, Exoticca

Amazing 7day Norway tour with exoticca

Amazing 7day Norway tour with exoticca. Everything for us was perfect! Well organised tour. Our tour guide Sergio was brilliant! Very informative tour and lots of places to see. Tomas our driver was excellent too! We feel safe with his driving and help us load and unload our luggages. It's our first time to join a grouo tour and we have an amazing experienced. It's exceeded our expectations. All 33 of us in the group blended really well considering we all just met there and we all came from different countries. Hotel locations were perfect! Downside was the daily unpacking of our luggages but it did not affect our 5 star rating with the tour. Some guided tour will require 30-45mins of walking and some areas are uphill. Please wear comfy shoes. Overall, we highly recommend the tour.

Hello Ivy, Wow! We are blown away by your review. Thank you for choosing Exoticca. We can’t wait to have you back and create more wonderful memories together. Kind regards Exoticca

South Africa Bucket List Trip

Another amazing destination from Exoticca! Doing this trip on our own would’ve been very difficult, glad they had it all sorted out and handpicked for us. Loved all the adventures, the big five safari, worlds largest green canyon, one of world’s 7natural wonder, and exploring cape town. It ended up being a bucket list trip that we did not expect! We signed up for some optional excursions, which we highly recommend to get the most out of your trip. Thanks again Exoticca!

Date of experience : April 13, 2024

Hi RichK, We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do. Kind regards, Exoticca

Well done Exoticca - magical trip

The trip was well organised and the service received before our travel was excellent. The person who met us at the airport gave us all the information in an orderly manner. The hotels and locations were great. Close to sites, transport, restaurants, etc.

Hello Angelo, We’re humbled by your support and look forward to being your preferred choice for extraordinary travel experiences in the future. Kind regards Exoticca

Overall we found the trip to be very…

Overall we found the trip to be very organized and our guide Anton was very knowledgeable. And Daniel our bus driver was an excellent driver. We had a very long stopover coming home but only one stopover to and from which was good.

Hello Tamalya Burns, .We’re glad that you enjoyed your extraordinary Exoticca travel experience! Kind regards Exoticca

South Africa and Zimbabwe

I just returned from a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe and I loved every minute of it. The guides were really friendly and knowledgeable, the group wasn't too big (there were 24 of us) and a variety of extra activities to suit everyone. I would definitely recommend it and based on this experience I would probably book another trip with Exoticca

Date of experience : April 10, 2024

Hello Ellie, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Kind regards Exoticca

"Treasures of Anatolia - Turkey"

The hotel choices in Istanbul is very far and inconvenient for us tourists to visit the city centre. The taxi fare from this hotel to city centre (Istanbul) is very expensive. And if you take the public transport, it would take 1.5hrs - 2hrs just to get back to the hotel from the city centre. Exoticca contracted a travel company from Turkey, Euroriente, which basically runs this trip. There were no restaurants choices for our lunch stops. They always brought us to a "contracted restaurant" by Euroriente which provides no other choices for our lunch/meals. Most of the time, me and my wife don't eat lunch as there were no other option to choose from. The optional excursions offered by Exoticca/Euroriente are very expensive compared to the on-line prices from Get your Guide. For this reason, I booked my optional excursion/activities with Get your Guide. I'm not going to recommend the " Treasures of Anatolia - Turkey" offered by Exoticca even though the itinerary or places to go to were good.

The air transfer service was great

The air transfer service was great . The warm welcome from the local touring company has made a difference. The experienced and knowledgeable driver Humphrey was amazing. He was always punctual and engaging with very positive attitude. He was very friendly and accommodating. He was also excited to see the wild animals like the tourists, his attitude brought cheers for everyone. We were lucky to see the Big Five despite of the rain season. We felt very safe and well looked after at all times. Many thanks to Humphrey and Vera, you guys have done an amazing job!

Date of experience : April 24, 2024

Hi Hoi Charm Wong, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. Kind regards, Exoticca

Third trip with Exoticca and what another amazing time we had…

Third trip with Exoticca and our trip to Argentina did not disappoint. Great structure, Attentive tour operators, seamless collection and transfer to hotels. Good info via Exoticca app and messages inbetween from tour operators. No pressure sales just support from people who were focused on ensuring you had a good time. Booked additional trips easily. Pace was fast as expected, travelling around great distances from amazing glaciars to rainforests and waterfalls with a great city in-between. Air travel was well organised and efficient ( be aware that there can be delays in departure times but this did not affect any connecton we had. Argentina dispelled myths and any fears with people who were friendly, helpful and appreciated the effort you made to fit in with their world. I wouldn't hesitate to return!

Date of experience : April 15, 2024

Hello Benitta, Wow! We are blown away by your review. Thank you for choosing Exoticca. We can’t wait to have you back and create more wonderful memories together. Kind regards Exoticca

Excellent trip to Egypt with Exoticca

Excellent trip to Egypt with Exoticca, including all the excursions and the 3 nights on a nile river boat. Everything ran smoothly and we saw all of the sights. Only points to mention are that as part of the sight seeing experience, you will also get several retail opportunities but you can avoid spending if you don't want to. Guide was superb, very knowledgeable and amusing, which really made the trip. It's all run by local operators, mainly Planet Tours and they were great. No issues with security and we always felt safe. Hotels were all good when we weren't on the boat, as was the boat. As of 2024, take plenty of $1 and $5 notes, and/or change 500 EGP notes into 50s and 100s

Date of experience : February 19, 2024

Hi Cooper, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great time on your trip to Egypt with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Regards, Exoticca

PORTUGAL is one of a good history to look back and to learn.

Knowing about Portugal its history, culture, food and people made my travel experience awesome. From the price, hotels, tour guide, drivers are also great.

Hello Evangeline Aviles Ramos, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Kind regards Exoticca

My wife and I traveled counter…

My wife and I traveled counter clockwise around Peru with exotica. It was our first time traveling in a group tour. We weren’t sure what to expect but from the moment we landed we were taken care of by locals who knew the places and how to navigate them. No more figuring out car rentals, routes to travel, where to stay. Completely stress free travel. I always kind of scoffed at group tours whenever I came across them in my travels. But I would highly recommend trying exotica, especially in countries you may not be familiar with.

Hello, Once again, thank you for choosing Exoticca and for the incredible 5-star rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. Kind regards, Exoticca

Well organized and accommodations were…

Well organized and accommodations were as advertised. We felt very safe. The Exoticca Team were very nice and responsive. We would definitely book through Exoticca again.

A very well organized trip ,with too…

A very well organized trip ,with top notch tour guides ,accomodation and tours . Exotica should consider longer tours 14-16 day trips Caution on time line for connecting trips ,very bad experience in Paris France with Air France employees of airport. A very special Thank you to senior management of Air France for her kindness and understanding . Best , Meribeth E Edwards.

Date of experience : April 17, 2024

Hello, We will share this with the store team to let them know how we are doing. Kind regards, Exoticca

April 2024 The Empire of the Incas

April 2024. Recently returned from Peru, an 11-day holiday, "the Empire of the Incas". The flights were fine, the hotels comfortable and clean, and the partner local holiday company in Peru, called Condor Travel, were excellent. Friendly, helpful and always knowledgeable. Our party of about 30 was truly international: Americans, Canadians, Spanish, Indians, and Chinese: this made the whole experience so much richer, and more fun. In short a great holiday, good value for money, and I would recommend it to anyone. Machu Picchu is ....well, like nowhere else.

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A fascinating tour with rich history…

A fascinating tour with rich history from the Bronze Age through to the communist years. Edmond, our guide, knows his country well and especially interesting were his descriptions of life in the dictatorship. We had many questions which he took the time to answer. An excellent guide. The itinerary ran to schedule, hotels, food and drink were good, the coach rides between stops were full of memorable scenery. A really enjoyable, good value tour.

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Pousada Ephira

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• Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco das Chagas Church 12.2 mi
• Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia de Paranagua 12.3 mi
• Museu do Instituto Historico e Geografico de Paranagua 12.3 mi
• Railway Station 12.4 mi
• Fonte Velha ou Fontinha 12.5 mi

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Pousada Ephira is located at Praia Das Encantadas, 13.5 miles from the center of Paranaguá. Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco das Chagas Church is the closest landmark to Pousada Ephira.

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Pousada Ephira is 53.7 miles from Curitiba Afonso Pena. Pousada Ephira is 54.4 miles from Joinville Cubatao.

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This new Villa(with small apartments)built few years ago, Fully renovated in 2017-2018, is situated in  a very quiet area of Parga (Valtos beach area) , just behind  sandy Valtos beach and offer to the  guests an ideal place for a peaceful and pleasant holiday. Only 300 met er s distance from beautiful Valtos beach and 1,5   kilometer away  from the centre of Parga ,Villa offer an excelent service. Villa  is surrounded by orange and lemon trees and a beautiful  large garden.  The owners of this lovely villa take great care of the property and their guests, and they are feeling very welcome in this House . Villa offer 8 apartments , six of them can sleep 2/3 persons and two of them a family of  4 persons(2 adults with two small children) .4 mini  apartments  are situated on ground  floor and 4 mini apartments on the first floor. The  two apartments are ideal for  family of 4 persons and both are situated on ground floor. Each apartment consists of one large separate bedroom (with two beds ,  if you put togheter can be double bed), one small separate kitchen (with one single bed or with one stapled bed(up and down for two children) ,with a large bathroom and two balconies (one in the front and one in the  back   side of the apartment ) . Six of the apartments are ideal for two-three persons(can be also adults of family with 2 adults and a child) and ONLY two of  the apartments are ideal for a famil y of 4 persons. Next to the ground floor  Apartments,  there is a detached ,small House/small, Villa for a family of  4 persons and offers a separate bedroom ( double bed ) and the other 2 beds are in the separate kitchen (stapled bed one bed up and one bed down But normal sized beds) .The accommodation is well furnished and equipped to a very high standard s and all apartments and seperate House/small Villa affers: A ir conditioning, satellite television, and large balconies overlooking the gardens and the mountains. Cleaning and changing of the bed linen and bath towels is Twice per week. Also this family accommodation offer  a private parking for the cars .

Nearby this Villa in 150-2 00 meters , there are restaurants, bars ,cafeterias and Mini markets and also there are   swimming pool s open to all guests.

This accommodation is recommended to guests, t hey prefer a peaceful holiday ,far from Traffick ,in a nice natura and family ambient and near to  beautiful Valtos beach . F or those they want to go to the centre  of Parga by car , distance is only few minutes away and walking is only half an hour   away . Guests can use the local Boats from Valtos beach to Parga centre  and back (paying locally to the boat a few Euros).Guests they stay in Valtos area ,can make shorts or long walks arround Valtos area (with a lot of green, trees,olives )and also walkings to the village of Anthoussa,to the waterfalls and to other near by areas.

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Nearly a Must-Have for Travelers

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The bottom line, pros and cons, detailed review, compare to other cards, benefits and perks, drawbacks and considerations, how to decide if it's right for you.

The big sign-up bonus and high-value points have long made this a favorite among travelers.

Rewards rate

Bonus offer

• Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

Ongoing APR

APR: 21.49%-28.49% Variable APR

Cash Advance APR: 29.99%, Variable

Penalty APR: Up to 29.99%

Balance transfer fee

Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.

Foreign transaction fee

• Enjoy benefits such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases, $50 Annual Chase Travel Hotel Credit, plus more.
• Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Travel℠. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel.
• Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
• Get complimentary access to DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees and lower service fees for a minimum of one year when you activate by December 31, 2024.
• Member FDIC

New cardholder bonus offer

Bonus categories

Primary rental car coverage

Flexible rewards redemption

Transfer partners

Has annual fee

Requires good/excellent credit

Complicated rewards

For travelers, the $95 -annual-fee Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card stands out as a versatile and valuable choice.

With this card, you can earn rewards — known as Ultimate Rewards® points — in a variety of ways and redeem them strategically for travel, like transferring those points to a variety of loyalty programs, including heavy hitters such as United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Marriott and Hyatt. And it dovetails nicely with some other Chase cards that also earn Ultimate Rewards® points.

Overall, it might not be the easiest card to use — a Swiss Army knife compared with the butter knife that simpler cards are. But it’s a go-to card for travelers who delight in finding ways to reap big value from their rewards.

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card : Basics

Card type: Travel .

Annual fee: $95 .

Sign-up bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

Ongoing rewards:

5 points per $1 spent on all travel purchased through Chase.

3 points per $1 spent on dining (including eligible delivery services and takeout).

3 points per $1 spent on select streaming services.

3 points per $1 spent on online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs).

2 points per $1 spent on travel not purchased through Chase.

1 point per $1 spent on other purchases.

Through March 2025: 5 points per $1 spent on eligible Peloton purchases (with a maximum earning of 25,000 points) and on Lyft.

Interest rate: The ongoing APR is 21.49%-28.49% Variable APR .

Foreign transaction fees: None.

Other benefits:

A $50 annual credit on hotel stays purchased through Chase.

Each account anniversary, cardmembers will earn bonus points equal to 10% of total purchases made the previous year.

Hotel and airline transfer partners.

Primary rental car coverage .

» MORE: Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

How much is a point worth?

Chase Ultimate Rewards® points earned on this card are worth 1.25 cents each when redeemed for travel booked through Chase. Using points this way, or transferring them to travel partners, is key to getting the most value from the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card . Otherwise, it’s not quite as lucrative to use points for less-valuable redemption options, including cash back, gift cards and merchandise.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offers versatility for travelers that's hard to find at a similar price point.

Solid sign-up bonus

The card features a generous sign-up bonus: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Travel℠.

Bonus rewards i n multiple categories

You earn extra points in a bunch of spending categories, which is good, but also makes it complicated:

Through March 2025: 5 points per $1 spent on Lyft.

Triple points on dining and streaming services is useful, while online grocery purchases may or may not be, depending on your lifestyle. Travel-related purchases are far more lucrative if you’re willing to book through Chase's travel portal. Even if you’re not, Chase’s definition of "travel" is fortunately broad; in addition to airfare and hotel stays, you can also earn bonus rewards on expenses like parking garage fees, bus fares and campgrounds. And these bonus rewards aren’t just available for travel and dining in the U.S., they can be earned worldwide.

Those earnings rates are, in effect, slightly higher because of the 10% anniversary bonus boost. For example, streaming services rewards effectively have a rewards rate of 3.1%. (The anniversary bonus applies to dollars spent, not points earned.)

And if you’re willing to use points to book travel through the Chase portal, your points will get a 25% boost (points are worth 1.25 cents). All told, a dollar spent at a restaurant or for a streaming service, for example, would earn a total value of 3.75 cents when used for travel through Chase.

This card’s valuable 1:1 transfer partners make it a keeper, especially if you're willing to look for good redemption opportunities. Say you spot a nice deal with one of Chase’s airline transfer partners — maybe a flight that normally costs thousands of dollars going for a mere 50,000 miles plus taxes and fees. With this card, you have the ability to transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards® points into that airline’s loyalty program and pounce on that deal.

Here are the transfer partners:

Aer Lingus (1:1 ratio).

Air Canada (1:1 ratio).

Air France-KLM (1:1 ratio).

British Airways (1:1 ratio).

Emirates (1:1 ratio).

Iberia (1:1 ratio).

JetBlue (1:1 ratio).

Singapore (1:1 ratio).

Southwest (1:1 ratio).

United (1:1 ratio).

Virgin Atlantic (1:1 ratio).

Hyatt (1:1 ratio).

InterContinental Hotels Group (1:1 ratio).

Marriott (1:1 ratio).

» MORE: Chase Ultimate Rewards: How the Program Works

Complementary cards

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is an excellent companion to other cards in the Chase Ultimate Rewards® family. That’s because you can move points to this card from your other cards that earn Chase Ultimate Rewards®, potentially opening up more redemption options.

Consider the Chase Freedom Flex℠ . It earns 5% cash back on rotating quarterly categories (on up to the first $1,500 in purchases, upon activation) in addition to rewards for other spending. You could potentially move the rewards you earn on that card to the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card . From there, you could get more value out of your points by transferring points at a 1:1 ratio to other loyalty programs or redeeming them for 1.25 cents apiece when booking travel through Chase. (See our comparison article on Flex versus Sapphire Preferred .)

» MORE: What is the ‘Chase Trifecta’?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and its more upscale sibling, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® , have had their rewards, perks and bonuses tweaked over the years as the issuer has worked to keep them at the top of travelers' wallets. See our Chase Sapphire cards news page for a rundown.

Sapphire Preferred vs. Sapphire Reserve

If you have your eye on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , you might also be checking out the pricier Chase Sapphire Reserve® . A premium travel card, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® comes with an annual fee of $550 and several rich perks and benefits, including airline lounge access and an annual $300 travel credit. If you travel enough, going for the more expensive option could be well worth the cost.

Read NerdWallet’s full comparison of these two cards to learn more about the differences.

Here’s a look at how the cards stack up on major features:

It's complicated

All those reward categories with different rates, an anniversary bonus and a 1.25 cents per point redemption for travel through Chase? Dizzying.

Additionally, the best rewards and redemptions are tightly tied to using the Chase portal to book travel or to transferring points to a different loyalty program, which is more to figure out. And to really boost your points, many people will use the card in conjunction with other Chase cards.

In the end, making the most of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card requires a learning curve and an ongoing juggling act that some consumers simply don’t want to deal with. If you're interested in earning travel rewards, but want something a little easier to use, the $95 -annual-fee Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card has a much simpler rewards structure.

You'll earn 5 miles per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked through Capital One Travel. Other purchases earn 2 miles per dollar. But like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , there's multiple ways to redeem rewards with this card, including transferring them to travel partners. If you want something even more straightforward, consider a cash-back credit card .

Few premium perks

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is an excellent card for travelers in general. It even has a few travel perks, such as primary rental car insurance , trip cancellation/interruption insurance and lost luggage insurance.

But for those who love to travel in style, the more expensive Chase Sapphire Reserve® could be a better fit.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® with an annual fee of $550 comes with an annual $300 travel credit and Priority Pass Select access, which gets you into several airport lounges for free and includes meal credits for certain airport eateries. And it comes with a credit for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry (or NEXUS), worth up to $100 once every four years.

To see how these cards compare to the competition, check out NerdWallet's list of best credit cards to get .

Using the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card for simple rewards — say, earning cash back — would be akin to buying a top-of-the-line multipurpose tool just to use the nail file. The card offers outstanding value, but to fully appreciate it, a traveler needs to take advantage of its versatility. If that appeals to you, this card is an excellent choice.

With no annual fee, this card gives you 1.5 miles for every $1 you spend. It comes with a new-cardmember bonus offer, and points are redeemable for statement credit against many kinds of travel expenses.

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Frequently asked questions

Rewards are: 5 points per $1 spent on all travel booked through Chase, 3 points per $1 spent on dining (including eligible delivery services and takeout), 3 points per $1 spent on select streaming services, 3 points per $1 spent on online grocery purchases (not including Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), 2 points per $1 spent on travel not booked through Chase and 1 point per $1 spent on other purchases. Occasionally, the issuer may offer bonus rewards in specific categories for a limited time.

That depends on how you redeem them. If you use them to book travel through Chase — such as for airfare, hotels, rental cars or cruises — points are worth 1.25 cents each. If you redeem them for cash, they’ll be worth 1 cent apiece. You can also transfer points to about a dozen airline and hotel loyalty programs; the value you get depends on how you redeem them in those programs.

As long as your account is open, your points won’t expire. There’s no limit to the number of points you can earn.

The Chase Sapphire Reserve® has a much higher annual fee — $550 , compared with $95 for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — but it offers richer rewards and more perks. Points are worth 1.5 cents apiece when redeemed for travel through Chase (versus 1.25 cents for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card ). Perks include an annual $300 travel credit that offsets a big slice of the annual fee. See our comparison article for more details.

If you have good to excellent credit and you’re in line with Chase’s 5/24 rule , you could be approved for the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card . Good credit is generally defined as a FICO of 690 or higher, although issuers also take into account your income, existing debts and other information.

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'Conan O'Brien Must Go' is side-splitting evidence of life beyond late night TV

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Conan O'Brien dresses as a Viking in Norway. Conaco/Max hide caption

Conan O'Brien dresses as a Viking in Norway.

To be honest, when I first heard Conan O'Brien was ending his TV talk show in 2021, I assumed news that he might turn to variety shows and online programs to continue his career was some combination of face-saving and wishful thinking.

But after watching the four episodes of his new Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go , it's now obvious — even to a thickheaded critic like me — that leaving late night TV really was liberating for O'Brien. He's leveraged his unique sensibility into several different podcasts, a deal with Sirius XM , specials featuring other stand-up comics and now this travel series for Max — which resembles jokey specials he did for cable channel TBS back in the day.

And as the late night TV genre crumbles under sagging viewership and the decline of traditional media, O'Brien's renaissance also provides an example for the future — where fertile comedy minds and talented performers can spread their work over a much larger canvas.

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O'Brien already made a splash recently with his brilliantly maniacal appearance on the interview-while-eating-hot-wings show Hot Ones , slobbering over hot sauces while claiming, as he was checked over by a fake doctor, that "I'm fine! I'm perfectly f*****g fine!"

This is the place where O'Brien shines — he's called it "this strange phantom intersection between smart and stupid" — and it's on full, freakish, super silly display in every episode of Conan O'Brien Must Go .

The conceit of the show is pretty simple. O'Brien heads overseas to visit average folks in Norway, Argentina, Thailand and Ireland who had once Zoomed in to speak with him on the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Fan . Sometimes the visits seem like a surprise — he catches one aspiring Norwegian rapper in shorts and Crocs after popping up on his doorstep — and others seem a bit more planned, including his visit to a radio show with about four listeners in Buenos Aires.

Each episode begins with a solemn monologue which sounds like it is delivered by the film world's most eccentric voice, German filmmaker and actor Werner Herzog (he's not credited in the show and when asked, a publicist at Max shared a quote from O'Brien: "I can neither confirm nor deny the voice in question.")

The torturous accent by "Herzog" makes every line sound absurdly hilarious, describing O'Brien as "the defiler ... with dull, tiny eyes ... the eyes of a crudely painted doll ... he scavenges in distant lands, uninvited, fueled by a bottomless hunger for recognition and the occasional selfie."

Now that's smart. And oh so stupid.

A funhouse mirror version of a travel show

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O'Brien performs onstage with a fan in Norway

Fans of O'Brien's Conan Without Borders specials on TBS already know what his style is when he tackles a travel show — throwing himself into outrageous reactions and situations while working his quirky brand of improvised conversations with hapless bystanders.

In the Max series Conan O'Brien Must Go , that includes O'Brien offering screechy vocals onstage during a performance of a Norwegian emo/rap band. Or asking provocative questions of a couple therapist/sex expert. Or getting beat up in a "fight" with a 10-year-old boy in a bar.

It's all an excuse for O'Brien to unleash his energetic wit, taste for silly absurdity and skill at drawing laughs from sympathetic — if often befuddled — strangers. Whether you enjoy this special will depend on how you feel about O'Brien's style, which can feel a bit like the world's best class clown doing everything possible to make you crack a smile.

(Rent a family in Norway so they can say goodbye when he gets on a SeaCraft? Check. Get local artists to paint a mural of O'Brien, a soccer star and The Pope on the side of a building in Argentina? Double check.)

'Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend' Is A Joke Name For A Podcast — Sort Of

But what amazes in a larger sense is how O'Brien has turned his sensibility into a comedy brand to fuel work on many different platforms. And, at age 60, with more than 30 years as a comedy star, he's been released from the shackles of any genre to shine wherever he chooses — whether it's an episode of Hot Ones or a streaming service which sometimes looks like a collision between True Detective and 90 Day Fiancé .

Leaving late night TV as late night left him

I'm old enough that I started covering TV not long after O'Brien made his first move from the shadows of life as a comedy writer – he worked on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons — to succeed David Letterman in 1993 as host of NBC's show Late Night (now hosted by Seth Meyers). Back then, NBC gave O'Brien years to figure out the show, honing his smartly serious comedy in a way that would inspire then-teenage fans like Seth Rogen and Bill Hader .

O'Brien left NBC after a disastrous deal where the network tried to make him host of its venerated late night program The Tonight Show and also keep its former host Jay Leno at the network. He moved to a late night show on TBS in 2010, but even then, there was a sense that his creativity was a bit hemmed in by the format.

After 28 Quirky Years, Conan O'Brien Is Leaving Late Night

By the time he left his TBS show Conan for good, it seemed O'Brien was already caught in a trend which would hobble other late night shows — as young viewers consumed his content online and ratings on cable dropped.

Now, with a podcast and digital media company worth many millions and growing status as a TV comedy legend still willing to do almost anything for a laugh, O'Brien is proving there is a successful life beyond late night.

Particularly, if you have the talent to play the fool while leaving little doubt you're also the smartest person in the room.

Is Southwest about to end its free-for-all seating?

The company says it is ‘very seriously studying’ alternatives to its signature open-seating system.

Southwest Airlines fans know the drill: Check in to your flight exactly 24 hours in advance and secure your spot in line to board the plane. What seat you’ll end up in? That’s a mystery until the last minute.

A puzzle to some and an invigorating challenge to others, Southwest’s unique boarding process and one-class cabin are now under the microscope as the airline looks for ways to prop up its financial performance. In a call with investors Thursday, Southwest CEO Bob Jordan said executives are “very seriously studying” seating and the way passengers board the planes.

“It’s been several years since we last studied this in-depth, and customer preference and expectations change over time,” Jordan said. “We are also studying the operations and financial benefits of any potential change.”

Unlike most airlines, Southwest doesn’t have a premium section on its planes that commands higher fares. Where other carriers might charge extra for a cushy seat in the first few rows or an extra-legroom option near the front, Southwest customers can grab whatever seat is open. A spot near the front won’t come with any additional frills, however.

In a news release announcing quarterly earnings, a conference call discussing those results and an interview with CNBC , representatives said they were taking a deep look at customer preferences around seating and boarding. The current open-seating system was put in place when airliners were generally less full, the company said, noting that preferences change as planes fill up.

“There’s no decision, there’s nothing to report other than we are seriously looking at this,” Jordan said in response to a question about seating. “But early indications both for our customers and for Southwest look pretty darn interesting.”

While Southwest has contemplated the possibility of assigned seating for nearly two decades at least , the review has accelerated over the past six months, the CEO said. Jordan said the company will say more during an event for investors in September. The company has also recently said that it is preparing to add red-eye flights in the next couple of years.

Today, Southwest passengers can pay more to end up in a better seat, even without picking that seat in advance. Upgrades that provide priority boarding and early check-in give customers the first pick of spots. The airline makes “hundreds of millions of dollars” from those upgraded boarding options, executives said last year.

“They’re in kind of a pickle regarding revenue generation, so they’re looking at everything,” said Robert W. Mann, a consultant and former airline executive. “I think what they have seen is that when they’ve tweaked their existing cattle call … they find it to be very lucrative.”

He said that if the airline could deliver a more “pleasant” boarding process, or seat selection for a fee, it would probably be attractive to travelers.

“There’s nothing about their boarding process that they couldn’t improve,” Mann said.

Travel analyst Henry Harteveldt, president of Atmosphere Research Group , said he did research more than a decade ago that found a large number of people avoided Southwest because it did not offer extra-legroom seats, assigned seats or a premium business-class cabin. He said that the airline could make “an enormous amount of money” by adding assigned seating — and that travelers would probably welcome knowing what seat they would end up in.

“I think it could be an incredibly positive thing for the airline, but I recognize that Southwest has a more-than-50-year history of being egalitarian, of having open seating and being different from other airlines,” he said.

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Pet peeves: Why do “gate lice” line up early for a flight ? Psychologists explained for us. Another move that annoys airline workers: abusing the flight attendant call button . For more on how to behave on a flight, check out our 52 definitive rules of flying .

Plane mess: Stories about extremely disgusting airplanes have been grossing out travelers. The question of plane cleanups became the subject of a recent debate after a flight attendant allegedly told a pregnant passenger to pick up the popcorn spilled by her toddler.

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Tick Travel Insurance Top Cover Review: Pros and Cons

Published: Apr 24, 2024, 1:46am

When comparing Tick Travel Insurance’s pricing against cover levels in key areas, such as emergency medical expenses and trip cancellation, it can be considered a highly competitive player in the market. Travellers will likely appreciate the unlimited medical cover and $20,000 of cancellation cover available. Plus, the 24-hour medical emergency assistance line may offer added peace of mind. However, whether Tick Travel Insurance Top Policy will be suitable for you, will likely come down to whether cover levels across other areas of need will be high enough.

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• High levels of medical and cancellation cover
• High customer service rating
• Credit card fraud not covered
• Higher levels of luggage cover elsewhere
• Missed connections not covered

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Unlimited, (Trip Disruption $50,000)

Key Features

25-Day Cooling Off Period, Australian Based Call Centre, 4.6 Star Product Review Rating

Cover-More Travel Insurance

On Cover-more’s secure website

Unlimited, with a $2000 limit to dental

Yes, amount chosen by customer

Southern Cross Travel Insurance

Medical Cover

Including medical treatment, doctors’ visits, prescribed medication, specialist treatment & medical transport costs

$2,500 with option to increase to unlimited

Tick Travel Insurance is owned by Europ Assistance which is a part of the global Generali Group, and underwritten by Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited.

Generali is a large global insurance and asset management provider, while Europ Assistance says it has a presence in over 200 countries, providing comfort and empathy to customers in emergency situations, and an immediate global response.

Tick Travel Insurance’s aim is to make travel insurance simple, covering travellers up to age 100. It offers three levels of domestic travel insurance: Basic, Standard and Top and four types of international travel insurance: Basic, Budget, Standard and Top.

This review will focus on the most comprehensive offering for international travel, being the Tick Travel Insurance Top plan.

Tick Travel Insurance provides domestic and international cover, offering policies for single trips and annual cover for multiple trips in a year. The provider covers adults up to the age of 100, while dependent children, up to 18-years-old at time of purchase, are insured for free on an adult’s policy.

As typical of travel insurance, its policies cover trip cancellation or curtailment and journey resumption, due to unforeseen circumstances such as injury or illness, as standard. Cover for travel delay is available on the top policies, with a pay out of $100 per completed hour up to $1,000. Valid reasons for claiming include bad weather, a vehicle breakdown or strike, and experiencing a delay of more than 12 hours.

Tick Travel Insurance’s Top plan also includes the following standard benefits that form a part of most comprehensive travel insurance policies:

Lost Luggage

This insurer covers the cost of repairing or replacing your lost, stolen or damaged personal belongings up to $7,500. Take note of the $3,000 sublimit— individual limit— on how much you can claim for devices such as laptops, tablets, phones, video cameras and cameras.

Tick Travel Insurance offers unlimited medical cover, which includes cover for ambulance and emergency surgery, repatriation if necessary, and the death of you, or another person insured on the policy.

While the insurer can cover pre-existing conditions (medical conditions you had before taking out the policy), whether you will be eligible for this cover will depend on the details you provide, outlining the condition and its severity, in the medical screening section of the application.

Is Dental Cover Included?

This insurer also extends its cover to dental treatment, paying out up to $500. This is half of what many providers offer, and bear in mind that you can only claim for dental cover for situations where you need immediate pain relief.

Yes, protection against risks in relation to Covid-19 are covered by Tick Travel Insurance’s Top policy. The insurer accepts related cancellation and disruption claims, as well as medical claims for trips outside of Australia.

What About Pregnancy?

You can claim for an extensive range of pregnancy or childbirth complications up to 31 weeks into your pregnancy with this insurer. These include toxaemia, gestational diabetes and pre-eclampsia.

What About Sports And Activities?

From abseiling, to jet skiing and motorcycling, insurance for 90 sports and activities is included automatically with Tick Travel Insurance.

Remember to look out for conditions for claiming. For instance, you will only be covered for three bungee jumps and can only kayak in grades 1 and 2 rapids or lower. Also, some activities may require safety gear that you will need to wear to make a valid claim.

Cover for personal liability and accidental injury only apply to certain activities, as specified in the PDS.

Compared to the competition, Tick Travel Insurance offers relatively decent to high levels of cover across the board for a super competitive price.

When comparing the price of its most comprehensive policy against those of Travel Insurance Direct and Allianz—two providers we rated highly for their comprehensive offering—it comes out on top.

The data below is based on a 28-year-old who needs insurance for Indonesia for seven days.

The above table shows how important it is to shop around for travel insurance, and weigh up your needs with your budget when comparing policies. Tick’s Travel Insurance’s Top policy is only $77, offers considerably more cancellation cover than its competitors for this price, and levies less in excess—the set portion of each claim you must pay.

However, it may not be suitable for those who need higher levels of cover in other areas such as lost luggage and rental car excess. You can find out exactly what a policy includes and excludes in its PDS, which is usually published on the insurer’s website.

You can also find out more about the comprehensive travel insurance providers Forbes Advisor Australia has independently rated the best.

Customers award Tick Travel Insurance a high score of 4 out of 5 stars across 2832 reviews on ProductReview, Australia’s leading consumer opinion site.

Satisfied customers were pleased with how simple they found the process of taking out insurance, and the price of their policy.

However, disgruntled customer complaints were varied. Some speak of technical difficulties with the provider taking payment and not offering a refund instead, trouble accessing their policy documents and rejected claims.

To speak to someone on Tick Travel Insurance’s customer service team, you can fill in the online query form or email: [email protected] .

For 24-hour emergency assistance, you can call: +612 9333 3963, and for emergencies and claims, email: [email protected] .

You can also send written correspondence to:

Customer Services Tick Insurance Australia Suite 1.04, Level 1, 19 Harris Street Pyrmont, 2009 Sydney NSW

Additionally, you can send a complaint via post, or email: [email protected] .

Tick Travel Insurance may be considered most suitable for those looking for reasonable to high levels of cover in key areas, for a competitive price. This includes unlimited medical cover and $20,000 for trip cancellation. In other areas cover levels are decent, but may not be suitable for all. Those taking away belongings worth over $7,500 or needing more than $4,000 in rental car excess may want to look elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can i find the tick travel insurance pds.

A policy’s product disclosure statement (PDS) details what it covers, any exclusions and limitations or sublimits. It’s crucial that travellers read through this document before deciding whether to purchase the policy.

Typically, an insurer will provide a link to a policy’s PDS on its website. The PDS for Tick Travel Insurance’s policies, including its comprehensive cover, are also online .

What is Tick Travel Insurance’s phone number?

Existing customers and those with service queries can fill in Tick Travel Insurance’s online query form should they need assistance, or contact at [email protected].

For 24-hour emergency assistance customers can call: +612 9333 3963.

How good is Tick travel insurance?

We have awarded Tick Travel Insurance 3.7 out of 5 stars based on factors such as the unlimited amount of medical cover, and high level of cancellation cover, it provides. It also scores highly on customer review site productreview.com.au.

However, customers should note it does not cover you, if you fall victim to credit card fraud while away. Neither are you able to choose the amount of cancellation cover you need as with some other insurers. This may not be of concern, considering $20,000 for cancellation is automatically provided, which is a considerable amount, and Tick Travel Insurance policies are competitively priced.

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‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Is a Keeper: TV Review

Legendary talk show host and hot wing evangelist returns to television with hilarious new Max travel show

By Stephen Rodrick

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The key to understanding Conan O’Brien’s comedy is knowing that it comes from a point of kindness. Yes, I know in this age of comics punching down , this kind of compliment may leave you with a neon “Must Avoid!” sign flashing in your bleary eyes — but stay with me.

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Conan’s three-decade run as a talk show host ended in 2021 under less-than-optimal circumstances , as he wound down his TBS show during the pandemic year. He talked to longtime sidekick Andy Richter , who sat among dozens of cardboard cutout fans. O’Brien quipped that they were last in line for the vaccine because the CDC had looked at the shows and “they said ours is the least essential of pretty much all the non-essential shows.”

There was some truth in that, but Conan had already started his move to other outlets , starting with his “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast in 2018.

The podcast is funny and sweet, especially the pre-interview segments with longtime associate Sona Movsesian and producer Matt Gourley. Conan mocks Sona’s legendarily bad work habits. and Gourley’s flea market predilections, but any kind of comedic acid is reserved for the self-lacerating O’Brien. (On a recent episode, Conan runs down his own looks, and it is cruel and hilarious, but part of me is thinking, “Dude, cut yourself a break.”). The only time things get contentious is when Conan visited by longtime friend Kevin Nealon — perhaps the podcast’s best episodes.

The podcast had an offshoot called “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan,” on which O’Brien would talk to a fan, often in a faraway land. That led to O’Brien traveling to Norway, Thailand, Ireland and Argentina to meet them. Why? Well, a dour and ominous narrator, aka Werner Herzog, offered this rationale at the beginning of each episode: “Once a proud talk show host, he’s been driven by a changing ecosystem to a drier and harsher climate: the weekly podcast. Here , without the nourishment of his studio audience, this clown with dull , tiny eyes, the eye of a crudely painted doll , is forced to feed on that meagerest of morsels: the random call-in fan. Unhinged by the feral scent of their mild enthusiasm. He scavenges in distant lands uninvited, fueled by a bottomless hunger for recognition , and the occasional selfie.”

It’s a self-deprecating bit, but it’s also the truth. Conan has been doing travel shows for years, most notably one to Movsesian’s native Armenia , as well as a chaotic trip to Finland where O’Brien is treated as a god because of his physical resemblance to the Finnish president who happens to be a woman. He clearly loves the journey. And he loves the comedy set piece–see his classic “Old Timey Baseball” opus — which has always been an essential part of his appeal.

The encounters work because O’Brien doesn’t treat his new friends as fools — rather , he revels in the fact that he is the fool. (See his instant-classic appearance on “Hot Ones,” the show where interviews are conducted while the celebrity consumes increasingly acidic chicken wings. Conan rhapsodizes on comedy being all around us as green-yellow mucus drips down his nose.) Of course, there are exceptions made for old friends. Conan goes out for asada in Buenos Aires with the effete and erudite Jordan Schlansky, a longtime producer and frenemy. Schlansky and Conan are the Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon of American cable , and on his TBS show and podcast the two have tangled over Japanese customs, Conan hosting Schlansky’s bachelor party in his own office, and Schlansky hiding an expensive Espresso machine in an inaccessible part of their offices. (As with the Courtney Thorne-Smith segment, Conan’s visceral malice toward Schlansky works because it is so out-of-character).

During the Argentina episode, they get into a fierce argument about the proper pronunciation of the word “tango,” Conan then licks Schlansky’s favorite cut of meat — wait, that came out wrong. After, they go on an ill-fated trip to the Pampas, where both fail spectacularly at gaucho life.

Not everything works. O’Brien does a self-referential bit about the expensive drone he is using on the first show , and for the next four episodes I am distracted every time I see a beautiful shot thinking about the drone’s specifications and capabilities. Some of the stuff goes on a bit long, but so does my writing.

These are minor quibbles. If you’re a Conan fan, you’ll treasure the trips, just like his completists treasure encounters with a masturbating bear. The series ends with Conan tracing his family’s roots in Ireland. He comes across his ancestor’s land, makes a few jokes, but then looks at the land, clearly moved. Conan O’Brien has played the fool long enough; we grant him this moment of humanity with all our hearts.

All four episodes of “Conan O’Brien Must Go” are now available on Max.

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See why so many travellers make Ephira Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Corinth. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Rooms at Ephira Hotel provide a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.

In addition, while staying at Ephira Hotel guests have access to 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a lounge. Need a place to park? There is free public parking available nearby.

While visiting Corinth, you may want to try some souvlaki at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Number 1 All Day Food or Canale Souvlaki.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Apostolos Pavlos Church (0.2 mi), Municipal Art Gallery of Corinth (0.2 mi), and Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth (0.3 mi), which are some popular Corinth attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

At Ephira Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Corinth.

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View prices for your travel dates

See why so many travellers make Ephira Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Corinth. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a budget friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travellers like you.

Rooms at Ephira Hotel provide a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi.

In addition, while staying at Ephira Hotel guests have access to 24 hour front desk, room service, and baggage storage. You can also enjoy a lounge. Need a place to park? There is free public parking available nearby.

While visiting Corinth, you may want to try some gyros at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Number 1 All Day Food or Corinthian House Grill.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Apostolos Pavlos Church (0.3 km), Municipal Art Gallery of Corinth (0.4 km), and Historical and Folklore Museum of Corinth (0.5 km), which are some popular Corinth attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

At Ephira Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Corinth.

• Excellent 7
• Very Good 15
• All languages ( 79 )
• English ( 29 )
• Greek ( 26 )
• Italian ( 12 )

" Go to another town. "

" Front rooms are better, but may be street noise "

" Nothing more than the basic "

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

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