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Insurance Warning on Schoolies e-Travel Blackboard (press release)

24.08.11

Schoolies and offshore party-goers are at risk of having insurance claims rejected if they mix drugs, alcohol and dangerous activities, Australia’s top online travel insurer has warned.

With end-of-year celebrations approaching, Travel Insurance Direct spokesman Phil Sylvester said injuries at full-moon parties and schoolies celebrations were an increasing concern, yet many travellers were unaware they compounded the risks by acting outside the cover of their insurance.

“Party destinations in countries like Thailand and Bali are increasing in popularity, but revelers need to be aware that drugs, excessive alcohol and dangerous behavior are all legitimate grounds for an insurer to reject a claim,” Mr Sylvester said.

“Travel insurance is essential to get you out of trouble if the worst happens, but it’s important to remember you still need to act responsibly and within the bounds of local laws.”

In Thailand, parties in beach destinations like Ko Phangan have become popular for schoolies, along with mega-clubs in Bangkok.  Bali attracts schoolies to clubs and raves in Seminyak, Legian and Kuta, while emerging party scenes are growing in destinations like Nha Trang in Vietnam and Vang Vieng in Laos.  

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Drink plenty of water while traveling and after you arrive. If you are dehydrated, it will take you longer to adapt to the new time zone. Sleep on the plane to be alert and awake if you will be arriving in the morning or early afternoon. Stay awake on the plane to be sleepy upon arrival if you'll reach your destination in the evening or at night ready for bedtime. If you arrive at your final destination in the morning, try to stay awake all day. Drink small amounts of coffee, tea or caffeinated soda to wake you up but don’t drink too much caffeine as it will further disrupt your sleep cycle. If you arrive in the evening, go to sleep at your normal bedtime according to the new time zone. So if your bedtime at home is 11 pm, go to bed at that time in your new location. If your trip is shorter than 48 hours, schedule meetings according to your home time zone. If the new time zone is 3 hours ahead of your normal time, schedule late morning or afternoon meetings when you will be awake and alert for your meeting. Get some natural daylight exposure and exercise in the morning in the new time zone, this will help reset your internal clock. Eat small meals throughout the day while you adjust to new mealtimes. Keep a snack by your bed if your regular dinnertime occurs in the middle of the night in the new time zone. Give your body time to adjust. If you feel very drowsy during the day, take a nap for up to one hour, but make sure it's before evening. Avoid pushing yourself too hard during the first few days. To minimize the effects of jet lag, start adjusting your internal clock before you depart. Go to sleep an hour earlier or later on the days leading up to your departure. Generally, it is more difficult to adjust to a time zone when you are traveling east, because you must wake up and go to sleep earlier than you're used to.

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