Travel Tips Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Alpha Airport Parking

Flying With Your Young Baby: Tips, Packing & Airline Rules

The thought of flying with a young baby can fill even the most seasoned parents with dread. Visions of endless crying, exploding nappies, and disapproving stares might dance in your head. But with a bit of preparation and the right mindset, flying with your little one can be a manageable, even enjoyable, part of your travel adventure!

This guide aims to cut through the noise and provide practical, Aussie-specific advice to help parents navigate air travel with their infant. We know that every baby is different, and every trip presents its own unique quirks, but the key takeaway here is simple: it’s all about preparation, patience, and realistic expectations.

In the following sections, you’ll learn everything from when might be the best time to fly with your bub, through to essential booking considerations, a comprehensive packing list, tips for navigating bustling airports (including options for Gold Coast Airport parking to streamline your departure), on-board survival strategies, and how to address those common challenges head-on. Let’s get you and your little one ready for take-off!

13/02/2019 261Comments

Planning Travel Destinations | Alpha Airport Parking

Best travel destinations in 2019

The new year brings with it endless possibilities. It’s all a matter of knowing where you want to go and what you want to do when you get there.

That is why it is essential to plan for your trip in advance. Figure out where you want to go, how long you plan to stay, and what you want to do while you’re there. For now, let’s focus on the first part: where to go

11/01/2019 3Comments

How to Get Your Suitcase First at the Airport - Blog

How to Get Your Suitcase First at the Airport: Savvy Hacks for Travellers

That moment when you land, excited to explore your destination, only to find yourself in the all-too-familiar holding pattern at the baggage carousel. It’s a common travel frustration, a slow…

23/10/2018 252Comments

The Ultimate Packing Guide: Smart Tips for Every Traveller

The excitement of a trip often comes hand-in-hand with the dread of packing. Whether you’re a seasoned globetrotter or a first-time adventurer, the challenge of fitting everything you need (and…

10/10/2018 338Comments

What to pack for different types of trips

Holidays aren’t always week-long trips. Some are a simple weekend getaway where you will be back in your favourite office cubicle by Monday morning. With that said, it doesn’t make sense to pack a lot of things for a week-long trip if you’ll only be gone for a few days. It’s important to only pack the travel essentials.

03/09/2018 297Comments

Two Virgin Airplanes | Alpha Airport Parking

How to Avoid missing your flight

Sometimes, our beds make us feel so comfortable and safe that it just makes it so hard to part ways when the morning comes.

27/06/2018 84Comments

How to Plan an Inexpensive Family Holiday

For frugal families who are barely scraping by, holidays are almost always out of the question. After all, you can use that money for something more meaningful, like next month’s food budget.

22/06/2018 102Comments

Tips to Help You with Your New Year Travel Resolutions

Writing a list of new year’s resolutions is easy, but keeping them is another story. Unfortunately, many of us fail after attempting to do so in a few weeks or a month. However, let’s admit that these new year resolutions can put a lot of pressure on us, and we’re not obligated to make them in the first place. That’s why we need all the help we can get.

So, if you’re determined to travel more in 2019, below are several tips you can follow to help increase your chances of success and not spend too much.

05/01/2018 3Comments

How to Split Holiday Rental With Your Friends

Going on a holiday with friends is pretty exciting, especially if you are going with your closest peers. Planning can be fun as this will bring the whole group together, although it can get a little hectic at times.

Sharing accommodation, food, and transportation costs with your friends will save you a bunch of money, which is especially helpful if you are travelling on a budget. We have got some tips up our sleeves, and we think you would enjoy them.

31/08/2017 3Comments

World’s Most Underrated Cities

Some cities get more tourists than others. However, sticking to popular destinations limits your experience. That’s why it’s important to widen your horizons.

Have you ever thought about going where others don’t? Find a place that people don’t visit, and see a part of the world that not a lot of tourists will see.

05/05/2017 3Comments