Travel Tips

Check with your mobile provider for relevant details and fees and access to global roaming overseas.
Data and calls can be quite expensive. Most providers offer travel plans.
Prepaid sim cards maybe available for purchase on arrival depending on the country.

Tip:
Remember to turn your data roaming off before leaving the country.
Use Free wi-fi combined with skype (skype.com) or viber (viber.com) to make calls or other applications
Download google maps before you go so you can use them offline, or look at other travel applications.

All airlines and airfares have different baggage inclusions. Some airlines do not automatically include a luggage allowance and you are required to either prepay before travel or pay at the airport to check your bags for the flights. Speak to your travel designer when booking your flights to discuss your baggage options for both checked and carry on luggage.

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Excess luggage rates are extremely expensive, some airlines allow you to purchase extra luggage in advance a more reasonable cost.
Different coloured luggage makes it a lot easier to find, this way you won’t have the only black suitcase. Tie a ribbon or add distinctive labels to make it stand out.
Luggage can be delayed or misplaced by the airlines especially connecting between two different airlines, ensure you keep hold of your baggage receipt, have your suitcase labeled clearly with your current contact details and ensure you lock your bags for security.
Pack a change of clothes in your carry on luggage in the event of your luggage being delayed.

Use a money belt to hide under clothing or a bag with zips. Many Travel stores offer solutions with hidden pockets.
Don’t have all your money and cards in the one place. Have a small purse with a card and some cash and have the rest in a money belt or hidden.
Insurance, if they cover, will only cover a small amount of cash, banks offer options for prepaid currency cards.
Often hotels have options for storage of valuables, keep a copy of your passport or your drivers licence for ID with you at all times.

Tip:
Don’t have all your money and cards in the one place. Have a small purse with a card and some cash and have the rest in a money belt or hidden.
Take a extra copy of your passport and keep it separate from you documents. In the event your passport is lost or stolen, this will assist the embassy
Ensure you travel insurance covers for emergency replacement of travel documents and passports.

The Australian Government strongly recommends that all travellers have appropriate and adequate insurance for their travels .
Travel insurance can provide cover for unforeseen circumstances such emergency medical, dental , evacuation and repatriation costs.
It can also allow cover for cancellation , amendments or delays due to illness ,natural disasters and extreme weather .
Travel insurance also has provision for luggage item you own and take away that may be lost , stolen , damaged or delayed .
Rental car excess, loss of travel documents, cash or credit cards and personal liability cover are other features often included in comprehensive travel insurance.

Your travel designer will discuss the options for comprehensive insurance whilst planning your pre + post cruise arrangements, or at the time you confirm your flights.
Your policy is taken out for the dates of your travel; however, cancellation cover is in place from the time of issue to cover any unforeseen circumstances in the lead up to your trip.
It is your responsibility to advise the insurance company of any changes to your circumstances, or pre-existing medical conditions from the time your policy is issued.
If you have multiple trips in mind within a year, discuss this with your travel designer as we have options for frequent travelers that cover multiple trips. Your designer can compare these options.
Tip:
All insurance policies differ and have different inclusions. Ensure you read the policy booklet (PDS) for any limitations. Adventure sports, motorbikes, skiing, cruises, car rental, and pre-existing medical conditions may not be automatically covered.