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Any tips for traveling with a very nervous flyer?Try to calm the person by keeping them occupied. Having an I-pod or portable DVD player can kelp keep them busy, or crossword puzzles & books to help them relax. If you're going on a very long flight, prescribed medications may help, or try getting a connecting flight as it breaks up the... Learn more... Can I use my mobile phone overseas?Yes it is possible to use your current mobile phone while overseas, however it can prove very expensive unless you plan ahead. If you were to simply use your current SIM card and activate global roaming, call rates will be in of excess of $5 per minute to call back home. The cheapest option... Learn more... Can you fly direct to the Cook Islands from Australia?From July through to October Air New Zealand operates direct flights from Sydney to Rarotonga every Sunday from Sydney to Rarotonga and returns Saturday evenings. Learn more... Do I need a visa to travel to Bali?On arrival Australian citizens will pay for and receive a visa prior to proceeding to Immigration where your visa will be processed. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia, and you must have proof of onward passage (either return or through... Learn more... Do I need an International licence to drive in the UK and Europe?No, your Australian drivers licence is sufficient, allowing you to drive for up to 12 months before needing to switch to a UK licence. Learn more... Do I need to purchase a seat for my child?In this particular case, the answer is yes you will need an extra seat. Generally the rules for most airlines are as follows - however we suggest double checking with your travel agent or airline at the time of booking to confirm the booking regulations. International Flights: Infants who... Learn more... How do I beat jet-lag?"I'd recommend lots of water before and after flying and maybe some electrolyte powder to help your body absorb the fluid. Fresh aire and a nature walk really help give you a natural lift and give you back the negative ions your body lacks while being in such a low humidity environment.... Learn more... How much time should we allocate to check in for an International flight?It is recommended to check in at least 2-3 hours before departure, allowing ample time to check in your baggage and pass through customs Learn more... Is there an entry/departure tax when traveling to Bali?When you have any departure flight from Bali, you are subjected on a departure tax. The domestic departure tax costs Rp. 30,000; while for the International departure tax costs Rp. 75,000. If you bring children under 2 years old, they are not subjected to the departure tax. Learn more... What vaccinations do we need for Bali?Indonesia is a developing nation and as such does not have the same level of sanitation and health care standards which we come to expect in Australia. It is recommended for all people traveling to Indonesia to receive the Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B vaccine, & for people over 50 to receive... Learn more... When is cyclone season in Fiji?Although the wet season runs from December through to April, the months of January and February are considered to be the peak of the cyclone season. Learn more... When is the best time to travel to Thailand?The best time to visit is in the cooler months from November to February (rainy season is from June to October). Learn more... Cook Islands Tourism - Do you know if direct flights to the Cook Islands from Australia will recommence in July 2011?We certainly think they will recommence. Air New Zealand operated a direct service Sydney/Rarotonga once a week during the peak holiday season of July to October 2010 on a Sunday from Sydney and Friday from Rarotonga. Flight time for the 5000 kilometre journey is six hours from Sydney and seven... Learn more... Fantasea - Where should we honeymoon in Queensland?Thanks for your enquiry re your honeymoon. Lady Musgrave and Lady Eliot Islands at the southern end of the reef do not have stingers but do have lovely coral. Lady Elliot Island is the most southerly island within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It lies 85 kilometres north-east of... Learn more... Rail Plus - International Rail Wholesaler - Is rail the best way to travel through Europe?The train is certainly the best way to visit these cities. Utilising the vast European train network you will be taken from city centre to city centre on modern, clean high speed services. There is no need to worry about airport transfers, petrol or luggage restrictions when you can reach the... Learn more... Rail Plus - International Rail Wholesaler - Train Travel - Nice to Milan & Milan to VeniceThe Nice to Milan route no longer offers direct services. Last year a change of trains at the border (VENTIMIGLIA) was introduced to this route and this year passengers have also had to change train in Monaco. With the 2 changes the journey takes approx. 5 ½ hours, the French portion... Learn more... Rail Plus - International Rail Wholesaler - What is the best rail pass & route from Holland to Venice?Hi Lesley, You should look at the utilising a Eurail Select Saver pass. With this pass you can select 3-5 adjoining countries through which to travel and up to 15 travel days in a 2 month period. Travelling from Holland to Venice you could select a number of routes from the following; Holland,... Learn more... Wildlife Safari - Where and when should we go for our first African Wildlife Safari?If it’s your first safari to Africa and you want to see prolifi c wildlife I would highly recommend a safari in Kenya. To see the migration of millions of zebra and wildebeest it’s best to visit the Masai Mara in Kenya from June to November. However if you can’t travel during the migration... Learn more... |