15
Jun
Here’s a few travel tips I found worthy from my last holiday through Australia and the Pacific.
- In my view Cairns is the all round best destination to learn how to scuba dive on the Great Barrier Reef taking value, quality and safety into consideration
- No matter what you have heare, you won’t be able to book your Scuba Diving or Great Barrier Reef Cruises in Cairns cheaper when you arrive .In fact they will probably all be booked out in the busy season.
- Australia’s popular beaches can hold hard to see dangers in the form of strong currents called rips. Avoid them by always swimming between the red and yellow flags – they mark the sensible place to swim on the beach. Beach Patrols wearing red and yellow uniforms generally patrol beaches during the months November to March, but some of the most touristy beaches are patrolled all-year round. Never swim alone, at night, under the influence of alcohol or directly after a meal. Always check water depth before diving in and never run and dive into the waves from the beach.
- Kava, the traditional drink in Fiji, can affect you more than you would think (numbing of your mouth is one thing). Only drink it if you feel relaxed and are somewhere safe. One or two mouthfuls won’t do much, however, so don’t be worried about trying it if you trust the source.One other note: 20 years ago women NEVER were involved in the kava ceremony. In tourist areas this has changed, but in the more traditional islands of Fiji and many other Pacific countries, it remains prohibited.
- Fiji Warning. I have been speaking to some clients who have just returned from a Pacific vacation.Try to use your bankcards as little as possible as both of them had $3000 stolen out of their accounts whilst in Fiji.Just as well they had travel insurance so will be covered.
- New Zealand was a disturbing place to drive, and as a 28 year old male, not much disturbs me…but when there are constant switch backs and the locals are trying to pass with 25 metre visibility… There were car wrecks noticed frequently on the sides of the roads, and some cars that had fallen off the sides of the mountains.
- When going on a hike, whilst in New Zealand check the length of the hike and consider employing an experienced guide for long or extended hikes. If walking by yourself, tell your hotel where you’re going and when you expect to return. Wear protective footwear, a hat, sunscreen and insect repellent and take protective gear, a topographic map and plenty of water. When walking, stay on the marked track, behind safety barriers and away from precarious drops. Don’t feed native animals, as you might get attacked. Plan walking in hotter months carefully.
I hope these help anyone going on a Pacific Holiday.