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Really Useful Travel Tips, August 2009 August 14, 2009 |
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Dear Traveller Welcome to the August Edition of the Really Useful Travel Tips Ezine. This month's edition focuses on Australian Animals. But as usual there are travel tips and useful updates.
This Months Travel TipsPicking the right Plane SeatThese days you can check in on-line and pick your seat before you get to the airport. I'd highly recommend this as the queue at the airport is usually much smaller. Picking the best seat depends on your requirements: Just Missed Your Flight? If you have just missed your flight and there is another flight about to leave, don't go to the ticket office, go straight to the gate, even if it is with a different airline. If there is a seat available, sometimes you can get lucky and they will let you on. It has happened twice for me. This will only work on domestic departures Finding City Accommodation If you aren't too fussy about which hotel you stay in and just want a 4 star hotel that is centrally located, book last minute. I usually book with less than 2 weeks out. It depends how long you can hold your nerve for. Cities tend to have lots of hotels to choose from so you are much more likely to get an affordable and nice hotel this way. Don't try this technique at busy times of the year e.g. New Year or during a special festival.
Australia Travel TipsI'd recommend hiring a boat if you can get 20 of you together. If not, join a boat cruise for the best view of the bridge and fireworks. It's much easier to get an evening flight so you can go to bed as soon as you get here.
What's New on the Real Australia Travel WebsiteThis month we've added a whole section on Australian Animals. From the cute to the deadly, you'll find everything you have always wanted to know about Kolas, Kangaroos, venomous snakes, spiders and the Great White Shark.
What's New In Australia?Melbourne Vintage ToursMelbourne has always been THE place to shop. If you like vintage clothes and memorabilia then this tour is the one for you. A chauffeur will drive you in an old vintage Ford 1500 and take you to the hidden gems of vintage boutiques, shops, cafes and much more. Tours include refreshments and cost approx $250 and there needs to be a minimum of 4 people. For more details go to Happy Travelling! Johanna from Real Australia Travel. |
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