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As those who have experienced a bout of sea sickness before will tell you it is an awful state and one that can last for a few days and ruin your entire holiday. If you are planning on taking a cruise ship holiday and are worried about getting sea sick, watch this video for helpful tips on what to do.
Unless you are 100% sure that you will not get sea sick no matter how rough the conditions are it is recommended to take some preventative measures such as tablets, wristbands, patches and ginger tea for example. Sea sickness patches can be prescribed by your doctor and work by preventing the effects of sea sickness such as nausea and vomiting if placed behind the ear at least eight hours before boarding the ship.
Pressure point wrist bands are one of the most popular sea sickness prevention methods for those who are reluctant to take any tablets that may cause side effects. The wristbands work by applying gentle pressure to the acupressure points on the wrists which relieve the symptoms of sea and motion sickness.
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Taking children on holiday is a lot different from travelling with a partner or friends. Aside from packing their luggage for them there are several other important tasks that you will need to take care of.
Accommodation
It is important to check what child-friendly services different resorts and hotels are offering when booking a family holiday. Family friendly resorts and hotels will often offer extra services and facilities such as childcare, self-catering kitchens, game rooms, children’s TV channels and kiddie pools. These extras will definitely come in handy when the weather is bad and they are bored or when you just need a little peace and quiet.
Medication
If your child is going to need to take medication whilst on holiday it is important to make sure that none of the ingredients are illegal in the country where you will be travelling. As well as making sure you have a signed letter from the doctor who prescribed the medication, it is also wise to leave the medication in its original packaging to avoid suspicion. If your child wears glasses remember to take a spare pair in case they get lost or broken.
Local Customs
When travelling to foreign countries it is always a good idea to first research what local customs and rules they have such as wearing inappropriate and revealing clothing. Some countries consider it offensive for women to breastfeed in public, so remember to take this into consideration when travelling with a newborn child.
Food Precautions
Eating new culinary delights is one of the most exciting things about travelling overseas, but can also be extremely risky. Contracting food poisoning is not the only thing to take into consideration; international foods that children are not used to can often be too rich or spicy for them, so make sure you ask about the ingredients in each dish.
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Cruise ship holidays are a great way to travel to exotic destinations whilst site seeing aboard a luxury ship as opposed to flying by plane. Aside from making sure you have the right luggage and travel documents, here are several other important tips to remember when preparing to hop aboard a cruise ship:
Travel Insurance
Even if your cruise ship holiday plans are going to be predominantly based on board it is still essential to take out travel insurance. Any number of accidents can happen whilst on board and it is unwise to assume that the total cost of your trip includes insurance. It is always recommended to seek extra coverage.
Dietary Requirements
All those who have specialty dietary requirements such as kosher, vegan and coeliac are advised to double check what food alternatives the ship offers. If there is not a wide selection of meals to suit your dietary needs it might be best to research other companies – eating the exact same meal every single day doesn’t seem like much of a holiday!
Sea Sickness
If this is the first time you are going to be travelling across the seas it is highly recommended that you pack sea sickness tablets. While most sea sickness tablets that you buy in the pharmacy are preventative they are unfortunately not curative, so it is best to first speak with your doctor about which tablets are going to work best, or if they can suggest other remedies.
Safety
The amount of excitement and exhilaration experienced by passengers when first stepping aboard a cruise ship can often distract them from one important cruise ship holiday step – becoming familiar with onboard safety procedures. Don’t forget this important step and remember to suss out the safety exits nearest to your cabin.
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When planning a lengthy overseas trip there is no doubt that travellers will be tossing up between whether it is better to book everything themselves online or to consult a travel agent. Before making a final decision it is best to weigh up the pros and cons of both options.
Gone are the days of having to buy and leaf through multiple travel and accommodation brochures in order to plan an overseas trip. With almost everything now being online it is a lot simpler than it used to be to book flights, accommodation, tours and everything else you can think of for your ideal trip. Prospective travellers will no doubt be lured in by the convenience of efficient online booking systems, the freedom to pick and choose at their own leisure and of course the abundance of online travel deals and giveaways. Is online booking the safest option?
Aside from popular online booking sites that are secure and worry free, there are several hundred web addresses in operation that are more than happy to scam willing customers and first time travellers. Booking an overseas trip through a travel agent is essentially a fool proof way of ensuring that you are not being scammed and that your personal details are going to remain 100% safe. First time travellers that are looking for helpful hints and advice from experienced travellers are also more willing to use a travel agent to book their trip.
Other experienced travellers prefer to plan the entire trip themselves, and relish in the enjoyment of months and months of online browsing and planning. To some the whole experience of an overseas trip includes the beginning planning stages where they can pick and choose from millions of varieties of holidays, and enjoy bagging some fantastic deals from online travel sites – the internet is your oyster!
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This short video clip and provides a snapshot of the number one airport in Australia, as ranked by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Brisbane airport is the third largest airport in Australia after Melbourne and Sydney.
This news clip from ABC News details the ACCC’s annual report which deems Brisbane airport the best in terms of overall quality of service. Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth rate next with Sydney voted the worst Australian airport. Sydney airport has the highest level of visitor numbers as well as the highest level of charges per passenger.
Brisbane airport also had highest level of growth with more than 19 billion passengers coming through the door, generating more than $180 million in revenue.
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