Travel Insurance Singapore

Singapore has developed a kind of ‘shopping Mecca’ reputation. Parts of Singapore are like cruising legendary 5th Avenue, other sections resemble the most massive discount basement warehouses while other back street markets transport browsers to China or India.

But there is way more charm beyond the shopping venues. Any holidays to Singapore should also include Sentosa Island with its magnificent towering Merlion (half merman, half lion), the Singpore Zoo, both day and night, white pillared Raffles Hotel,  the famous ‘peanut’ Long Bar (yes, all those shells are deliberately dropped) and the Changi Prison Memorial.

Accommodation for backpackers is varied with some offering free breakfasts, towels or linen. Travel around the island is made easy with the fast, efficient MRT train services. Bus services can fill in the gaps, but can be like a rugby scrum at peak hour. A great way to get around is by  a chauffeur driven service, car pool or hire of a mini bus.

Cost is one of the factors that will blow visitors away the most. Depending where you buy it, a basic coffee can cost around US$8.

Singapore has excellent medical and hospital facilities, but the same old problem exists should you fall sick or have an accident. If you are not covered by travel insurance, Singapore medical and hospital fees are enormous, with evacuation home to Australia in the order of $60,000 plus.

iTrek provide varying levels of cover, one of which will be spot on for your needs. Our basic Bronze ‘medical’ level covers you for the absolute essentials of unlimited emergency evacuation, hospital and medical with additional emergency cash if required and personal liability.

The Silver level medical and flight travel insurance includes cancellation fees and lost deposits if your plans go sudden haywire or your tour company goes belly up, while Gold adds in luggage and personal effects. Top level Platinum adds to the list with travel and luggage delay, alternative transport and trip resumption, documents, credit cards, traveller’s cheques and cash.

All emergency assistance is through AIG Travel Assist, one of the top emergency assistance companies in the world.

Our system is fast and easy to go online for a quote and to purchase your travel insurance. Singaporeis an intriguing gateway to the rest of South East Asia, so make sure you take out adequate travel cover in case you’re tempted to travel on.

• Don’t be fooled by how easily a delicious Singapore Sling goes down – the ingredients are potent.
• Don’t drop any kind of rubbish. Singapore is the greatest no litter zone in the world making for a spotlessly clean island. The sale or importation of chewing gum is illegal.
• Take a bum boat ride to Pulau Ubin to go back 50 years in time.