By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Recent figures have shown a significant spike in locals opting for holidaying abroad since air travel re-opened post-pandemic. While Europe is always a favoured choice, it's been noted the Mauritius remains the most popular international destination among South Africans. This is supported by data released by the island nation - which showed that South African arrivals exceeded pre-pandemic levels during April & May last year. Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC) Manager Simmy Micheli says if there's anything positive to take away from the COVID-19 pandemic - its that travelers are now more aware of risks than ever before. She says in this regard they're also seeing more people take up comprehensive travel insurance to safeguard against potential issues... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Recent figures have shown a significant spike in locals opting for holidaying abroad since air travel re-opened post-pandemic. While Europe is always a favoured choice, it's been noted the Mauritius remains the most popular international destination among South Africans. This is supported by data released by the island nation - which showed that South African arrivals exceeded pre-pandemic levels during April &amp; May last year. Travel Insurance Consultants (TIC) Manager Simmy Micheli says if there's anything positive to take away from the COVID-19 pandemic - its that travelers are now more aware of risks than ever before. She says in this regard they're also seeing more people take up comprehensive travel insurance to safeguard against potential issues... </p>

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