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Prima Pizza

So we helped launch a new website recently for a pizzeria franchise in our neighbourhood called Prima Pizza – check it out at http://www.primapizza.co.za

November 1st, 2012

Travel Insurance in the Golden Years

Retirement is a time of life when many people seize the opportunity to travel to destinations that they have always had their heart set on but never had the time to visit before. As life expectancy rises, and along with it the retirement age, the age of jetsetters embarking on these travels goes up too. Whether your dream holiday involves lounging on a beach, Pina Colada in hand, or donning a backpack and exploring distant lands, over 70s travel insurance is an important part of preparation.
Many people believe that the price of travel insurance soars the older you get – and this notion could put many off venturing abroad. However, shopping around for a policy that is tailored to your needs can cut costs and allow you to jet off into the sunset worry free.
There are numerous different options available to you when selecting comprehensive travel insurance policies, and ticking all the right boxes is extremely important for over 70s. Holidaymakers with chronic illnesses, or those who are concerned about an old injury or ailment resurfacing while they are overseas should opt for a policy which covers pre-existing medical conditions. Just knowing that you are covered should anything come up will give you peace of mind so you can get on with enjoying your holiday worry-free.
Another important feature to look out for is guaranteed contact with English-speaking experts. While one of the attractions of many faraway countries is exploring an exotic culture, being in an unfamiliar medical environment can be unsettling. A good insurance policy will ensure you have access to guidance and support in times of need.
You can also save money on over 70s insurance by specifying the type of trip – if you are planning on parachuting off cliffs and quad biking on an adventure holiday you should expect to pay more than someone who is looking for a tranquil getaway, for example. There is also cover available for holidays with a specific purpose, such as weddings and golfing, as well as cruises – which can save you a lot of money in the long term.

December 14th, 2011

New Search Coming

Soon we’ll have a new player on the search market. Wolfram|Alpha. Alpha probably being their testing name but it is a bit of strange name.

Anyway, let’s see what they can do!

May 13th, 2009

Radioactive Transport

Something tells me these guys either don’t know their rights or aren’t too concerned with having extra arms…

November 7th, 2008

Letting them win

It’s a dangerous world out there. Yesterday, bombs blew up in Mumbai during the rush hour craze to get home. Too many people lost their lives and too many families are feeling the agony of having lost loved ones. Today, here in Cape Town, where we now live, there was a gun fight at a Taxi rank wounding several and killing others. The worst part of it is not that innocent people lose their lives and that others become afraid of venturing into the general public, it’s that it is utterly senseless.

I might be slightly reclusive at times, often for short periods, I step away from it all and hide away in the safety of my own home to do this and that. Personally, I think we should all do it at least occassionally. Why buy a great home and then jump at the opportunity of leaving it so we can go buy some junk at the shops? It’s important to have one’s space, privacy and independence.

The whole point of this little write up is that if we become overly reclusive, stay home, not travel, avoid this and that spot out of fear, then we let these people win. It’s our world, it’s our safety we need to enforce, it’s our job to let these stupid people know that we aren’t scared of them and that most importantly, we are sick and tired of their crap and are going to take them out one by one until our world is safe.

We have to keep doing what we want to do. Keep traveling, keep going out, take pulic transport and just enjoy ourselves.

I ain’t scared of you Mr. Bad Guy, come and get some!

July 12th, 2006

Come on in!

Welcome to the all new Travelcreek blog!

The new Blog is another way for us to communicate to our visitors. We’ll be talking about all sorts of stuff to do with Travelling. Tips, airports, baggage, airlines, destinations, accommodation, eating, relaxing, adventure and just about anything else we can come up with to add more value to your visit and hopefully help you before your trip.

Anyhow, be sure to come back regularly, we’ll be posting as often as we can come up with something useful and interesting for you!

Take care!

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