My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark Australia is becoming more popular as a hot vacation site. There are many activities to engage in and a lot to experience in this vast country.  To make sure you enjoy your travel within Australia read the top 10 tips below:   1) Be sure to have an up-to-date passport so you can stay as long as you have planned for. Also, have a valid tourist visa provided to you in your country. Keep in mind that visa applications are made to the Australian Embassy or even online. 2) It's extremely important that you apply for the correct visa. If you plan to work, you will have to apply for a work permit. 3) Be prepared when entering Australia to surrender all fresh food, animal, and plant products as well as unprocessed food items. This policy is in place to prevent the entry of foreign organisms which might do damage to Australia's native vegetation, wildlife and farming products. 4) Remember to drive on the left hand side of the road. 5) To avoid potential driving license nonacceptance, consider obtaining an international license from your local automobile association before you leave. 6) Stay alert to the varying speed limits of different states in Australia. 7) Never hitch-hike; it's illegal. 8) Never abandon small children or animals in a locked vehicle in hot weather; dehydration happens very fast. 9) Do not fall victim to fatigue from driving on the road; look for driver refreshment stations and stop by; take a rest break after driving for hours. 10) Be extra cautious when driving on the country roads during the night in cold weather. Animals like kangaroos may be lying on the bitumen road surface. 11) If you are planning to travel through remote outback roads, make a good habit to inform someone at the destination of your expected arrival time and how many people are involved. Help steps can begin if you fail to arrive by a certain reasonable time frame. 12) In case of an emergency, dial 000. This will connect you to fire, police, and ambulance services. 13) If you require an interpreter, Telstra provides a 24 hour interpreter and translation service; dial 13 14 50. 14) If you need to do some shopping, you can shop 7 days a week at convenience stores. 15) If you have any banking needs, complete such transactions Mondays through Fridays between the hours of 9:00 to 4:00. 16) If you need adaptors for your appliances, you can buy them at electronics stores. Australian electricity supply is 220-240 volts. 17) Wear appropriate clothes and shoes, a wide brimmed hat, sunglasses, and sunblock of 15 or higher to protect you against sunburn; bear in mind that summer is the time when you have to be extra careful about guarding yourself against the sun. Australian sunlight has an extremely high UV levels and skin damage can happen quite fast. 18) Always obey all beach safety rules. For example, swim only at patrolled beaches. Swim between flagged areas. If you are not sure, ask. 19) Wear thick soled shoes if you decide to walk in shallow tropical waters or along the reef for protection against the well-disguised stonefish. 20) Try to hire expert guidance when traveling along the Barrier Reef; there are many dangers to beware of.   My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark