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How to travel to Australia
According to USA Today’s Travel Tips website, when packing for a trip to Australia, it is important to consider the time of year. The seasons are the opposite of traditional United States’ seasons. This can be confusing while planning what to pack. Proper planning including checking daily weather websites and checking up-to-date forecasts will help. When packing for a trip to Australia, it is important must be mindful of the countless activities that the country has to offer. For many activities rental supplies can be used such as hiking, biking, bush-walking, and snorkeling. A few essentials for US travelers would include a valid passport and visa, a driver’s license. The Australian heat and sun can be intense during the summer months; sunglasses are a must, along with lotion with an SPF of 30+. Also, the spring rains can be severe, so a raincoat and boots would prove to be useful. For all technological gadgets, travelers will need an electricity plug adaptor as well as a voltage adapter, Aussies run on 240 volts versus US 120 volts (Elias).
When visiting the Orbitz.com website, a popular site to begin travel research, it is apparent that there are several airlines that can be used to travel to Australia. Air Pacific and Virgin Australia are great options for travel. An average ticket for the spring season is roughly $2,500.00 US dollars.
Since Australia is in between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean, the safest way to travel to Australia would be by air; however by sea is also a convenient means of travel.
Since Australia has an entirely different ecosystem and along with that, different species, some immunizations are required for Australia, so it is important to get a check-up and immunizations 4-6 weeks before traveling. Up-to-date measles/mumps/rubella shots are required (Health Information for Travelers to Australia). A great time to visit Australia would be between the months of September through February. Much of the enjoyable activities can be experienced during these times.
Booking a flight to Australia can seem very simple, but with the opposite seasons and unfamiliar cities and terrain, it is best for the first voyage to Australia to contact a travel agent who can help in the planning. Having an expert’s advice can only aid the search for the right city and time to accommodate the desired activities and sight-seeing. For more spontaneous types, the internet is a great tool for booking flights and finding hotels.
According to the Sports Travel Academy Website, it takes 14 hours total to fly from Los Angeles to Australia (sportstravelacademy.com).
When visiting the Orbitz.com website, a popular site to begin travel research, it is apparent that there are several airlines that can be used to travel to Australia. Air Pacific and Virgin Australia are great options for travel. An average ticket for the spring season is roughly $2,500.00 US dollars.
Since Australia is in between the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific Ocean, the safest way to travel to Australia would be by air; however by sea is also a convenient means of travel.
Since Australia has an entirely different ecosystem and along with that, different species, some immunizations are required for Australia, so it is important to get a check-up and immunizations 4-6 weeks before traveling. Up-to-date measles/mumps/rubella shots are required (Health Information for Travelers to Australia). A great time to visit Australia would be between the months of September through February. Much of the enjoyable activities can be experienced during these times.
Booking a flight to Australia can seem very simple, but with the opposite seasons and unfamiliar cities and terrain, it is best for the first voyage to Australia to contact a travel agent who can help in the planning. Having an expert’s advice can only aid the search for the right city and time to accommodate the desired activities and sight-seeing. For more spontaneous types, the internet is a great tool for booking flights and finding hotels.
According to the Sports Travel Academy Website, it takes 14 hours total to fly from Los Angeles to Australia (sportstravelacademy.com).