Research

Information: Finding out the facts about your destination or details on the travel agent can be extremely important. Is your destination currently a war zone, do you need that rabies injection or is your travel agent bonded, it's all covered here. Weather: Get forecasts, average temperatures, average rainfalls or even hurricane warnings for just about any destination out there. Maps: From street level up to countrywide details, its all here. My personal favourite is Google Earth, it gives you a nice overview and you can magnify right down to street level, it also has a wealth of city information. Guides – plane/flight/city/podcasts: Learn all you ever need to know about your destination. Here are links to the best and free online guides. They can be printed or even transferred to your electronic device. Can't find the information you want then take advantage of the forums to post questions. You will be surprised by the speed and the detail of the responses. Download a podcast of your destination so you can listen to it there and then. Money: One of the most important areas of travelling and one that many people leave to the last minute. Don't make the same mistake – trust me. For travel insurance from one day to one year, to the best place to get your currency, it's all covered here. Around the world: Flying to multiple destinations has become very popular and if you have the time I would definitely recommend it, especially when you look at the flexibility and value for money you get from the packages. You can select several destinations around the world for potentially the price of a return ticket to Australia, and they are very flexible. The links shown will give you all the details.