flight essentials

Simple but Handy Flight Essentials That You Might Need

Packing for your travels can be a pain in the neck at times. You often forget the essentials, and bring what you normally would not use during your travel. It’s a hassle, and we try to avoid it, but it just keeps on happening over and over.

There are certainly different ways to avoid panicking while packing and packing only the things that you really need during your travel. Here, we list down simple but handy things that you might want to take with you during your flight:

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pack light

How to Pack Light for Your Next Flight

Travelling with heavy luggage can be stressful, and a waste of time and money. Once you get to the airport and your baggage is overweight, you have to make one of two infuriating choices: pay extra for the weight on top of the allowable, or get rid of a few items you most likely won’t need.

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how travel agent works

When Is the Best Time to Use a Travel Agent?

With the rise of technology and digital commerce, some may think that the role of the travel agent has become less relevant. But this is not necessarily the case. Although online bookings have allowed us more access and ability to do our own research, industry knowledge can still prove invaluable when planning a holiday.

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sunny destinations

Escape the Winter Chill by Going to These Sunny Destinations

Winter is coming and before you get too excited, no that isn’t a Game of Thrones reference but an actual fact. For a country that is famed for its summers and warm weather, it isn’t surprising that a lot of us over here hate the cold.

If you are looking to veto winter all together, then there are a range of places that you can go to make your summer last all year.

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jet lag

How to Beat Jet Lag

Whether you are a frequent flyer or a first time traveller, jet lag can make the first days of your journey unfairly difficult. The symptoms are all too familiar; your sleep patterns are all out of sync, you feel fatigued, find it difficult to concrete and even feel sick in your stomach.

Although eliminating jet lag altogether is not yet possible, there are some precautions and steps you can take to minimise the effects.

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long flights

Get Comfortable On Your Next Long Haul Flight

A long haul flight can be a slow and tiresome way to start an overseas holiday or business trip. And with Australia being located so far away from most major continents, travelling anywhere is almost guaranteed to be a mammoth effort.

Fortunately, Alpha has put together a list of guidelines that will help you through your next long haul flight.

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airport lounge

5 First-Class Airport Lounges You Need to Visit

So you’ve finally earned extra points or miles to get a free upgrade to a first-class or business class flight.

Whatever the case is, travelling on a business flight is definitely a worthwhile experience. To inspire you to fly more and rack up those miles, here are 5 airport lounges worth getting into with a first or business-class ticket.

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solo travel

Tips for Your First Solo Trip

Traveling on your own is probably one of the most fulfilling and exciting things you can do. Sure, doing it for the first time can get scary; you’re somewhere you’ve never been to and you don’t have someone with you in case you get lost.

Once you’ve done it, however, you’ll never forget the high you’ll get for doing something so brave. If you want to do some “soul searching” or you’re planning your next adventure, going on a solo trip can be a refreshing alternative. To help you get started, here are some tips:

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