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Download These Travel Apps Before You Leave Home

Technology today has integrated itself into almost every aspect of our lives and the travel industry is no exception. At first businesses rushed to get online with their own websites. Now, with the development of smartphones and tablets, companies are building apps to meet consumer demand.

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Safety Precautions for Travelling When You’re Ill

Travelling overseas is usually, for the most part, an exciting and relaxing experience. However, travel can also be very physically demanding and straining on your body and your immune system. This is particularly evident for travellers with underlying chronic illnesses.

Travelling with an illness means that you have to take extra steps to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip. But with adequate organisation and preparation, you can still have a great holiday without putting excessive strain on yourself.

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Simple Reason Why Offsite Airport Parking is Cheaper

Have you ever felt that onsite airport parking is excessively expensive? Well your hunch may be more on point than you realise.

Onsite airport parking businesses usually charge more for parking due to their location. For example, onsite airport parking in Brisbane can cost you $123 for 4 to 5 days. This is more expensive than a cab ride to and from the city centre.

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Must-Try Spa Treatments for the Jetsetter

In need of some R&R? Or maybe you just got off from your 12-hour flight, and your body is showing signs of jet lag. Whatever the case is, you deserve some pampering on your next holiday.

One good way of relaxing those tired and aching muscles is to spend a day at the spa. If you’re not sure of what treatment to get, here are some of the must-try spa treatments from around the world:

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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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7 Must-Have Travel Bag Items for a Comfy Flight

Travelling comfortably while inside a plane can be tricky but not impossible. With the help of the right accessories, getting a good night’s sleep or cleaning yourself up after a snack within the cramped confines of your plane seat shouldn’t be that stressful.

Whether you’re in for a tiring, 12-hour flight or a quick, 1-hour trip, it’s best to have the following essentials in your travel bag.

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What to Wear on Your Next Flight

Gone are the days when people dress up for a flight. Don’t be surprised if the passenger beside you is in his pyjamas.

You don’t need to be all formal when choosing an outfit for air travel. After all, going through an 18-hour flight while wearing tight stockings or shoes is never a good idea.

To help you figure out what to wear on your next flight, here are some tips for a comfortable trip without looking like an overgrown college student.

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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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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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