For first time Australian visitors, landing in the airport is going to
be your first step in enjoying your stay in the country. However,
whether you’re holding an Australian visitor visa or are there for work,
there are plenty of things that you need to do before you can even
start your whole itinerary. Here are some things that you need to keep
in mind in order to make everything much easier.
Your passport and visa (unless you are coming in from New Zealand) are
two of the most important documents that you should always have in hand.
Thus, you should have these literally in your hands when going through
the Australia immigration counter to save you the time of having to
fumble around looking for them. Also be sure to store these in an easily
accessible place, preferably a dedicated pocket in your bag. Also make
sure that your papers don’t get folded or crumpled, as these can easily
get easily damaged. As a common reminder, always carry your travel
documents with you when you go out.
As for money, make sure to go to a money changer before you leave the
airport. Check out the exchange rates first before going in to ensure
that you are getting the correct amount. Be aware that money changers
can vary in their rates, but these usually do not deviate much from the
actual value of your money in Australian dollars. Also, recount your
money first before you leave to ensure that you have the right amount.
An even better way of carrying your money is by getting a card. Both a
debit and a credit card are widely accepted in the country. You need to
make sure though, that they pay in Australian dollars. In case they
don’t, call your bank representative immediately and make arangements.
Going through the customs is also an important requirement when entering
Australia, especially if you are carrying a lot of stuff. Make sure to
declare everything that you are carrying. Also, take note beforehand all
the restrictions that customs authorities imposed to avoid having a
problem. In case you are carrying regulated items, such as guns or
certain food items, you will have to make prior arrangements with
customs officials before arriving.
It would also be a good idea to get a car rental service to pick you
from the airport, which can be especially useful if you are carrying a
lot of luggage. An alternative is getting a shuttle service to your
hotel. Many hotels offer this as an added incentive for those who
reserve accommodations prior to arriving. In case you do need to get a
cab, the airport usually have a fleet of these roaming around, but you
need to be sure that all your stuff will fit in.
Once you get to your hotel, you can finally think of the things that you will do the next day.
Rhino guide to Rome
It’s hard to find somewhere so steeped in history as Rome. It is said
that history is written by the winners (and the Roman Empire certainly
left its mark on Europe) but nothing can compare to the stunning city
itself.
Thought to have been founded in 753 BC the architecture shows the city’s
rise and fall through the time of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance
and its continued development into the thriving city we know today.
We can still see much of what was built in the times of ancient Rome.
Many monuments stand in and around the city such as the Mausoleum of
Augustus and the Arch of Titus. But more well known and stunning are the
Pantheon, Roman Colosseum and Roman Forum. Being around the area is
certainly a humbling experience, considering the length of time these
marvels have stood.
Moving on to Renaissance architecture and artwork in Rome is once again
just as stunning as viewing the ancient buildings. During the
Renaissance in Italy, the papacy wanted to match and surpass the other
cities in Italy and went on a campaign of constructing ever more
impressive churches, bridges and squares. There are literally hundreds
of works of art in the city, from artists including Michelangelo,
Raphael and Botticelli. Works that shouldn’t be missed include St.
Peter’s Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, St Peter’s Square, Piazza Navona,
the Trevi Fountain and the network of galleries that make up the Vatican
Museums. It is worth noting that most of the religious sites in Rome
and the Vatican City won’t let you in wearing shorts or sleeveless tops
so go prepared, bearing in mind at the same time that Rome can be very
hot in the summer.
Bridging the gap between the ancient and modern worlds somewhat is one
of the most recent tourist attractions in Rome; Angels and Demons tours.
There are several tours running around the city, both private and
public. You will pay extra for a private tour but if you have a fair
group size already (5 seems to be the golden number) paying the group
price may work out only a little bit more expensive than the larger
tours. Bear in mind though that most tour prices won’t include the costs
of admission. You could of course go independently and eavesdrop on
some of the other groups which will be going round.
If you’re planning to go in the summer, temperatures are high, often
hitting 38oC/100oF, so it’s a good idea to take refreshments regularly.
The Grattachecca is worth a try; thought to date back to Quintus
Fabius Maximus some 2000 years ago, it’s literally a taste of history.
If you bear the heat in mind, Rome has a huge amount to offer and is
definitely worth considering this summer.
On The Lookout For Unusual Tourist Attractions
Those who have their Australian travel visas would definitely want to
see some of the best places in the country. However, if you are tired of
the usual tourist destinations, then you might want to go out and look
for more interesting sights to see. And since this is Australia you are
talking about, you can expect plenty of unusual things to discover on
your travels.
One of the first places that you would want to go to when looking for
unusual attractions is the Cohuna Koala Park in Perth, Western
Australia. The park is home to a large number of koalas. What makes a
trip here more interesting is that you can get your picture with many of
the park’s resident koalas. This will definitely be a good souvenir to
keep.
Sydney also has its own share of unusual attractions. One place you can
go to for this one is the Sydney Harbor Bridge. What’s so unusual about
a bridge, you might ask. Well, try climbing on top of the bridge and
you will definitely find out. The Bridge Climb is, in fact, one of the
most popular attractions for those seeking some adventures in the city.
Another unusual sight to see is Uluru in in the Northern Territory. This
huge slab of rock is interesting to see, even from afar, as you get to
witness it change color as the day goes by. Up close, you will also find
plenty of interesting features, like settlement areas made by the
Aboriginal people. And the local people themselves will guide you in
touring the more unusual features of the rock.
The Dingo Fence, the worlds longest fence, is also a must see sight in
Australia. Though not really a designated tourist destination by the
Australian government, it is still visited by many people who marvel at
the sheer size of the thing. The fence stretches for more than 5,000
kilometers enclosing the southeastern part of the country and was built
to prevent dingoes (Australian wild dogs) from entering the agricultural
lands in the area. One interesting thing to note is that there are more
kangaroos in the area enclosed by the fence than outside.
And since we’re on the topic of big things here, your tour of Australia
will not be complete without hunting for Australia’s Big Things. These
are a collection of large statues scattered across the country. These
range from simply large replicas of objects and animals, to the weirder
ones, like a kangaroo holding a soda can (previous a beer can, until the
people changed it) in Border Village, Western Australia. There are
countless of these Big Things in the country and more are actually being
added each year.
Review of Rio’s Most Important Events In March – PART 2
As you have seen from the first part of the article, there are a lot of
events that happen in Rio de Janeiro every month. The list of events for
March is not over as for the second part we will be reviewing a couple
more of events that are considered important by City Hall as well as
tourists and local inhabitants.
Another major event planned for March is “Getting To Know About The
Olympics” which will be held at Riocentro – GL Events Centro de
Convenções – Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 – Pavilhões 1, 2, 3 and 4 –
Jacarepaguá, between 09-13 of the month. The main purpose of this event
which is at its first edition is to have 15 countries from the Americas
continents participating, besides the technical schools from the
continent so that it will encourage the competitive culture in
developing markets. This national tournament will take place along with
the WorldSkills America. This event is going to be major as more than
230,000 people will participate, including participants and visitors.
The event is being promoted by Senai and its objective is to encourage
competitive culture of students that come from the technical schools to
present their own projects and participate in exhibitions, talks as well
as courses.
On the 18th of this month at Windsor Barra Hotel – Av. Lúcio Costa,
2.630 – Barra da Tijuca, the Brazil Promotion Road Show Rio de Janeiro
will be held. Its main objective is to bring together professionals from
novelties as well as a special seminar in which major tendencies in
promotional marketing will be presented. From 22 until 26, at Cais do
Porto – Av. Rodrigues Alves, s/nº – Pier Mauá – Armazéns 2 a 6 e anexos –
Centro the V World Urban Forum Of The Un Urban Settlement Program will
be held and it is considered to be the most important congress regarding
the city administration growth. The central theme of the WUF5 will be
“The Right to Life: Uniting Urban Divison”.
At Riocentro – GL Events Centro de Convenções – Av. Salvador Allende,
6.555 – Pavilhões 1, 2, 3 and 4 – Jacarepaguá, between 23 and 25 of this
month, the 22nd Super Rio Expofood is being organized by Escala
Eventos. Each and every year for 22nd years, professionals along with
business man gather together for a major event which usually covers the
following areas: restaurants, franchising, hotel, bakery, convenience
stores and supermarkets. This event is considered to be one of the
largest in the domain of food.
Last but not least, the Class 1 Power Boat Championship will be held on
the 26, 27 and 28 of this month at Marina da Glória – Av. Infante Dom
Henrique s/nº – Glória. It is considered to be a traditional show which
will gather some of the fastest boats in all Brazil.
All things considered, March is no exception to the rule that Rio de
Janeiro has something to offer to both its inhabitants and tourists
every month, through the entire year. As you can see, there is more to
Rio de Janeiro then just the Carnival; March is a great example for
this.
Malta Excursion
Malta has been a sanctuary for travelers of all kinds. From those
looking for a quick getaway from their lives and those on a permanent
vacation, Malta has become a favored spot. With its wide range of
activities and rich cultural heritage, Malta is one place where nobody
will ever get bored.
Malta has a lot to offer to all kinds of people. The people who come
here in search of adventure will get more than their fair share with
activities like camping, rock climbing, etc on offer without any
trouble. Those looking for a relaxed holiday can spend their time in one
of the numerous resorts and also visit the many heritage sites in
Malta.
Malta Tourist Attractions have been attracting more and more people to
this small island nation for a very long time. The people who come here
always depart with the intention of coming back sometime. Some others
just make up their mind not to leave.
With such a rich heritage backing it up, Malta is a favorite spot for
history enthusiasts. With a history that has been associated with
impressive people such as Napoleon and the Knights of Malta, the island
is filled with various interesting stories and folklore.
With such a rich heritage associated with it, it is no surprise that
Malta has seen a huge increase in the number of tourists flocking here
all year round. Whatever be the reason, the economy of Malta has surely
benefited from this boom in the tourism industry.
Malta has been a retreat for travelers of all kinds. From those looking
for a quick getaway from their lives and those on a permanent vacation,
Malta has become a favored spot. With its extensive range of activities
and rich cultural heritage, Malta is one place where nobody will ever
get bored.
Malta has a lot to offer to all types of people. The people who come
here in search of adventure will get more than their fair share with
activities like camping, rock climbing, etc on offer without any
trouble. Those looking for a relaxed holiday can spend their time in one
of the numerous resorts and also visit the various heritage sites
within Malta.
Malta Tourist Attractions have been attracting more and more people to
this small island nation for a very long time. The people who come here
always leave with the intention of coming back sometime. Some others
just make up their mind not to leave.
With such a rich heritage backing it up, Malta is a favorite spot for
history enthusiasts. With a history that has been associated with
impressive people such as Napoleon and the Knights of Malta, the island
is filled with various interesting stories and folklore.
With such a rich heritage associated with it, it is no surprise that
Malta has witnessed a huge increase in the number of tourists flocking
here all year round. Whatever be the reason, the economy of Malta has
surely benefited from this boom in the tourism industry.
Mission Airfare – Makes You Go on Adventurous Mission Trips at Cheap Airfare Rates
Christian trips have helped us rediscover the other facet of group
travel industry that is working round the clock for missionary support.
An increase in the number of Christian missionary trips for social
welfare purpose has confirmed the growing popularity of mission trip
airfare. Most of the airlines are nowadays coming out with lowest
airfare for mission groups to promote missionary group trips. In
Christian society, people have highest regard for mission trips as they
see an opportunity in mission flight fares to respond to gods call for
humanitarian cause. In view of an increased no of natural as well as
artificial disasters like earthquake, cyclone, war etc striking anywhere
in the world at any time, missionary help has become more than a
compulsion & to provide moral as well as financial support in these
emergency like situations has become a priority for youth as well as
students. To cater to these missionary requirements, majority of
airlines are conducting cheap mission flights & offering discount
airfare for mission groups.
The mission airfare scheme from some major airlines is the result of an
innovative marketing strategy meant to persuade more number of people
going on short term or long term mission trips. Those working in the
mission field for years have got a better idea about cheapest airfares
offers by different airlines available in market. However, airfare
flight rates calculation for best mission trip deal has become easier
these days with the arrival of travel organizers who team up with
affiliate missionaries to arrange lowest airfare for mission groups.
These mission affiliates can help you to reduce mission trip price
considerably by giving concession on airfare rates for missionary
travel.
Generally published airfare appears a costlier option for those on
quality mission trips to international destinations like Europe, Asia,
Africa or America because it increases the traveling expenditure
greatly. In this situation, consolidator airfare to mission works best
as it can help you reduce the travel cost invariably. Consolidator
flights are nothing but cheap mission flights that offer you to save off
a fixed percentage of conventional published airfare. It needs a
careful airfare flight rates comparison to trace out the mission trip
provider with cheapest airfares among so many active players in the
market. Mere selection of mission trip airfare companies with cheapest
airfares can’t help your purpose & you need to look out for
facilities available with such mission trips travel program.
Missionary airfares are an inexpensive way to perform your duties
towards the socially ostracized people & help them in every possible
mean. Though training & knowledge is required to perform mission
tasks competently, missionary affiliates will help you get proper
guidance in this field. Although prior missionary experience will make
you get involved in this area deeply, but the good news is that fresher
can also start off such mission trip airfare. Again there are no tough
criteria regarding your gender & age to take part in such trips.
What really matters is how much serious you are to go on missionary
airfares trips.
Air India Express Fares for Air India Express Flights
Do you need to plan your trip to some other country or city and need to
learn about the available Air India express flights and Air India
express fares for your journey? If so, then you can contact a good
travel website and learn about the Air India express booking through it.
There are many travel websites that keep all the information about the
Air India express fares and about the available Air India express
flights that can be booked for your journey. It is easy to make the Air
India express booking through such site as it provides you with all the
information together itself.
Booking Air India express flights through such website are fairly easy.
They function 24X7and thus provides the customers with the ease to make
their Air India express booking at any time of the day. It is one of the
best options for travellers who hate depending on travel agents to tell
them about the available Air India express flights. The online Air
India express booking feature is beneficial for those also who hates
visiting airline’s office to know about the Air India express fares.
With online booking feature, they have the convenience to get the Air
India express fares details from the comfort of your home.
In order to learn about the Air India express fares through this
journey, you need to fill the online ticket booking form which is on the
main page of the travel websites. The site then searches for different
available flights and then comes up with the cheapest Air India express
fares that are available for your travel. In the recent years, Air
India express flights have reduced the ticket fare without compromising
on their efficiency. This has made Air India express booking very
popular with the travellers as they find the Air India express fares to
be affordable.
For the best information about the Air India express fares you may visit
air-india-express.com. The travel website is user friendly and provides
you with proper guidance so that you can get your Air India express
booking comfortably. It ensures that the passengers can search for the
flights easily and can make online payment without worrying about the
air fare.
Rotor Aviation: Providing High Quality Scenic Helicopter Tours In San Diego
A scenic helicopter sightseeing tour of San Diego-what could be more exciting? Most tourists explore Southern California’s magnificent roads, beaches, and trails on foot, but Rotor Aviation offers a unique chance for visitors to experience Southern California as few ever do: from the air.
San Diego scenic helicopter tours from Rotor Aviation have the unique advantage of cutting through the barriers that normally impede ground-based tourism. Only from within a helicopter can a person see huge stretches of California’s famous shoreline all at once, without having to walk, or shake sand of their shoes. Scenic helicopter tours of San Diego and environs are ideally suited for anyone who might be interested in a bird’s eye view of California’s prodigious natural beauty.
Scenic helicopter tours of San Diego from Rotor Aviation also have the unique advantage of laying bare the private estates of some California’s most famous and wealthy inhabitants. From the road, the average sightseer would only be able to glimpse a gateway or a copse of trees, but on a scenic helicopter tour of San Diego, wealthy households are visible from the air in their entirety. Tourists can glimpse the tennis courts and pools on some of San Diego’s most luxurious estates.
All scenic helicopter tours of San Diego conducted by Rotor Aviation are carried out with the help of a fleet of well-maintained aircraft, and a cadre of experienced pilots. Rotor Aviation flies Robinson R22, Robinson R44, and Bell 206 Bill helicopters, all of which are widely considered to be reliable in the air. No helicopter sightseeing tour in San Diego is safer.
In addition to scenic helicopter tours of San Diego, Rotor Aviation has years of experience in providing training to would-be helicopter pilots. The company has been engaged in the pilot training business since January 2000, when it first began operating out of the west side of Long Beach Airport [where it is still located, to this day]. Participants in the company’s scenic helicopter tours of San Diego can take comfort in the fact that their pilots are not only capable of flying their aircraft safely, but that those pilots are also experienced to the point where they can comfortably pass their expertise along to others.
In fact, Rotor Aviation was founded with the explicit goal of providing safe, quality helicopter experiences, both to would-be pilots, and to would be takers of scenic helicopter tours of San Diego. Rotor Aviation’s staff are veterans of other, similar companies, and have made a conscious effort to ensure that Rotor Aviation stands apart from the competition in several important ways.
Rotor Aviation distinguishes itself from the rest of the San Diego scenic helicopter tour field both in its commitment to fair prices, and in its insistence upon a high standard of maintenance on all its equipment. Their customers will never be overcharged, and, more importantly, their lives will never be at risk.
Discount International Airline Tickets – Just for You
Searching for discount airline for cheap domestic flights tickets or for
international airfares is no more difficult. With provisions like
online booking, passengers have the facility to search for cheap
international airfares for their abroad trip or search for cheap
domestic flights tickets for travelling within India.
With this facility, people do not have to travel all the way to the
airlines office to buy their tickets. They also don’t have to depend on
travel agents to find them discount airline as they can do so by
themselves now. To book your domestic flights tickets you can simply
fill in the online booking form that can help the passengers to learn
about the available domestic flights tickets or international airfares.
The online websites also help the passengers to learn about the special
discount airline that give low national or international airfares for
their travel.
The increasing competition from low budget flights has forced premium
airlines to come with special discounts and schemes on their
international airfares and thus it is possible for the common man to
travel abroad without over spending. Similar even within the domestic
sector it is easy to search for discount airline that can provide with
cheap domestic flights tickets. Major discount airline has done away
with facilities like meals on flight, hot towels and do not provide with
blanket or pillow but they are still efficient and are popular because
of the discounts on domestic flights tickets.
International airfares can also be booked online. In order to search for
discount airline that offer cheap international booking you can visit
my-travel.co.in which can help with the same. The website can help the
travellers to come across the discount airline that is available for
their travel dates. They can browse through the different international
airfares that are listed out by the site and then choose any of the
discount airline for their travel.
Booking your discount airline and buying domestic flights tickets
through the site is easy and is safe as well. The transactions here are
transparent and therefore one need not worry about any hidden cost or
about misuse of personal information. The site has a good reputation to
provide with lowest possible airfares and also informs the passengers
about the special schemes and discount offered by different airlines
Low Cost Airfares
Travelling anywhere around the world has become affordable for most of
the people. Gone are the days when people used to worry about expensive
air tickets and skip their travel plan. With low price plane ticket
people can afford to purchase low cost air fares and travel by air
easily.
The passengers now also have the ease to search for different low cost
air fares and then purchase airplane tickets easily. Buying low price
plane ticket through online sites has made it easy for everyone to
purchase airplane tickets at any time of the day. They can simply log on
to the website, search for low cost air fares for the flights flying to
their destination. With this facility, people are not dependent on
travel agents to make their travel plans. They have the tools and the
ease to do so themselves.
It is a time saving and a convenient way to search for low price plane
ticket and anyone can do it. Only a computer or a compatible mobile
handset with internet connection is required and you are ready to search
for low cost air fares and your tour to any part of the world. A step
by step guidance is provided here so that even if you are new to this,
it is easy for you to purchase airplane tickets online.
For best low cost air fares for your journey, you can contact
travelplan.co.in. This website provides with internet air ticket booking
and thus allows people to purchase airplane tickets easily. They
provide them with a list of low price plane ticket for domestic and
international flights and thus help with budget travel plan.
To search for low cost air fares or to purchase airplane tickets for
cheap through this site, one can log on to their site and fill the
ticket booking form. This helps them to learn about the available low
price plane ticket. They can compare the low cost air fares offered by
them and select the one that fits their travel budget. Generally the
early morning flights offer the cheapest low cost air fares and thus one
may choose them. Once done with your selection, you can proceed with
the payment and purchase airplane tickets immediately.