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Introducing Cottesloe Beach

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If you’re ever in Perth, and you find yourself wanting to feel warm beach sand under your bare feet, & some hot sun, consider taking a trip out to Cottesloe Beach. The sand there is white and soft, and the ocean is inviting and full of activity. If you want to simply kick back and relax, that’s perfectly fine. Just pick your spot somewhere along the kilometer-long expanse of beach. But if you also want to try your hand at some swimming, surfing or some other water activity, Cottesloe Beach can deliver excellent experiences as well. And at the end of the day, you can watch the sun set the sky ablaze with color, before it drops below the horizon.

Swimming, Surfing and Snorkeling

If you’d simply like to walk along the beach, or wade out into the shallow water, the main beach is a good place to do that. While you’re there, you might also want to give beach cricket a try. Now, if you’d like to put on a mask and snorkel, and take in the beauty of life under the water, you can head for the more northern section of the beach. That area has clear water and abundant marine life, so that any snorkeling you do will be colorful and interesting. However, if you’re more into physical activity above the water, you can head for the beach’s southern section, which is where surfers and kitesurfers like to gather. And every so often, kayaking contests are also held at Cottesloe Beach.

Art on the Beach

Cottesloe Beach is also home to the annual Sculpture by the Sea event. It’s pretty amazing to see huge art pieces and installations from dozens of international and local artists, right on the beach itself and in surrounding areas. It’s essentially an art gallery on the sand and grass, and under the sun. As long as you’re out there, you can take in and appreciate the various pieces, without having to worry about an entrance fee. The event happens in March of each year, so if this is something you find interesting, be sure to mark your calendar in advance.

Enjoy a Picnic on the Grass

There’s a lot of space on Cottesloe Beach, so feel free to spread your things out and take a break. Now, if you’re looking to get away from the sand for a while, but you’d still like to enjoy some good food on your blanket, there are grassy areas nearby where people are welcome to have picnics. There’s the Cottesloe Esplanade, where large trees help to provide cover from the sun. You might even be treated to a concert, while munching on your sandwiches or enjoying your snacks. So, relax, watch people go by, listen to the birds in the trees calling out, and enjoy your vacation.

These are just some of the many things you can do at Cottesloe Beach. There’s a reason people in Perth love to visit, and keep on coming back. Whether you’re into swimming or snorkeling, lounging around or walking past large art installations, this beach will have something to interest and fascinate you.

Explore These Travel Destinations in Australia

Australia is one of the interesting travel destinations in the world today. With bearable climate changes, the country encourages to be a good travel destination whole year-round.  

It is a virtual paradise to travellers exploring a wonderful mix of natural attractions, vibrant culture, abundant shopping options, and mouth-watering food. With so many destinations to offer, travellers often have a hard time deciding which places to see with the limited time that they have. So to make things easier for the consummate traveller, here are places to see whenever you travel to Australia.

Perth

Located in Western Australia the coastal town is isolated from other major cities and towns. Perth stands out from the rest of the pack by giving that provincial feel to a modern setting. Despite the modern vibe coming from modern architecture and economic activity, Perth is not as crowded as other large cities. Note that luxury hotels are available as well as boutique hotels along the beach.

Mornington Peninsula

Getaway from the bustling urban crowd of Melbourne and enjoy a weekend retreat to Mornington Peninsula. Take in scenic views while driving through meadows and beautiful farmlands, golf courses, and national parks. You can also savour watching sunrises and sunset by the beach.

Byron Bay

Byron Bay is by far the most beautiful natural attraction in Australia but sadly the most underrated. Dotted with beautiful mountains and waterfalls, you can take a dip in one of the many swimming holes after a long day’s hike through the mountains.

Travel Places – Best Places To Visit This 2018

travel placesPlanning to travel this year or even next year? Why not check this list of the best places to visit this 2018

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai is the home to the Burj Khalifa, the current world’s tallest building. You will also find the Dubai Mall, which is also one of the world’s largest shopping centres. And, if you want to experience the only indoor ski resort in the world, then how about go skiing in Dubai. To complete your tour, immerse yourself in Dubai’s Middle Eastern traditions by going on a tour of the Jumeirah Mosque.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

The Grand Canyon is truly grand and is America’s most visited national parks. It mostly attracts around 6 million visitors a year not just because they want to see the beautiful colourful rock formation but because there are a lot of outdoor activities that most visitors can experience as they stay there. You can go hiking the North Rim trails, go to the Bright Angel Trail and even go rafting down the Colorado River.

South Island, New Zealand

New Zealand is naturally beautiful with breathtaking green landscapes. South Island offers a lot of outdoor activities where visitors can traverse the glaciers by riding a helicopter. You can also see penguins and whales as you go to sea. South Island also offers a lot of different wineries which you can enjoy and drink and at night how about do stargazing on top of Mount Cook.

These are just some of the great places that you can explore this year and even in 2019 as these great places will never change.

Good Reasons To Travel With Your Children

travel with kidsWhy should you travel with your children? There is actually a lot of great advantage when you travel with them. If you start early and travel as they grow older, they will have lasting memories that they will cherish forever.

Here are good reasons why you should travel with your children:

It is a Rite of Passage

When we travel with our kids, we give our kids special milestones which are more memorable than giving them a cake or a new toy. How about travel with them on your next anniversary and let them see how the event is special for the whole family? When you travel with them, they will most remember how you spent time with them, how the air feels like and even hat the sky looks like. All of the trips you will do together will mark a stage in their life. Each one will have rich experiences that are not just patterned memories.

Creates a stronger bond

Most families that love to travel together says that their continuous love for travel creates a stronger bond within them. Siblings become not just siblings but they also become friends. Being out in the world without the daily infrastructure of life to worry about, will just remind you how much you love each other.

Travel creates mutual respect, trust, honesty and equality. It allows families to develop an open communication while inspiring positive growth and development for the children. As they are away from the daily expectations of life, travel creates happiness, optimism and security.

If you’re travelling with your children, planning ahead is key to make fun and successful. Travel with children can be your best experience ever.

Enjoy Underwater Tour In These Top Destinations

underwater tour gold coastThe beautiful marine life and the spectacular underwater landscape has always fascinated people. Underwater tours are gaining popularity among travellers. You can have a unique vacation experience by taking an underwater tour.

Here are some cool underwater destinations that you might want to try out.

Great Barrier Reef

What makes Australia’s Great Barrier Reef special is the fact that it is the largest natural coral reef in the entire world. Here you can find more than 3,000 individual reef systems and home to a wide variety of marine life. You can swim, snorkel, dive and sail this iconic diving destination.

Underwater Museum of Art

This stunning tourist destination in Cancun is the worlds most famous underwater sculpture museum. Scuba dive in this incredible place and you are in for a one-of-a-kind underwater tour of the world’s largest underwater museum. The stunning art of more than 500 full-scale sculptures are the works of famous sculptor Jason de Caires.

The underwater museum is designed as an alternative tourist spot to protect the local reefs from over tourism. You can enjoy snorkeling in the underwater museum or enjoy viewing on board a glass-bottomed boat.

Atlantis at the Palm

This unique and chic hotel that offers a spectacular underwater experience is located in Dubai. In this hotel, you’ll find the Lost Chambers, a system of tunnels that features marvellous views of the most distinct collection of aquatic creatures.

In some chambers, visitors can dive, interact with the sea creatures and feed them. Inspired by the Lost City of Atlantis, guests will enjoy the feel of a lost civilization full of ruins and shipwrecks.

How To Avoid Identity Theft While On Vacation

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Going on a vacation trip is one of the best ways to de-stress. Unfortunately, while you’re on vacation, criminals are hard at work. Taking precautions before you leave home will make you feel safe and enjoy your trip. Here are simple steps that you can take to stop identity theft:

Empty Your Wallet. Dispose of all receipts or record them at home. Make sure your chequebook is placed in a safe place in your home and use your credit or debit card while travelling. You may also use a travellers’ check. Do not bring gift vouchers unless you plan to use them during your travel. Do not bring your government-managed savings or Medicare cards in your wallet.

Inform Your Credit Card Company. Make sure to advise your credit card company about your trip. It will protect you from unapproved credit card use. Informing the credit card company about where you are going can also help you avoid the hassle of suspending accounts when a customer’s credit card is used in a foreign location.

Bring an extra wallet. It would be smart to bring an extra wallet with you when you travel. Men usually put their wallet in their back jeans while women bring their wallet in their bag. You do not have to put all your pocket money in that wallet. It’s just a wallet that you do not care even if it is stolen. In the event of a robbery, you may hand it over while you have the other one safely hidden.

Do not post your photos on social media during the trip. It only allows criminals to know you are far from home. Photos you post on social media while you’re on a trip will give both the criminals and personality hoodlums the opportunity to do you no good.

Phone calls from fraudsters. In case you receive a call from an unknown person saying there’s an issue with your documents or visa and asking for your alternate card number, never give the information immediately as an identity theft may be trying to get your personal information. Tell them that you will get back to it and hang up. Make sure the call is real by confirming the call to the work area yourself. If there is a valid issue with your card, contact the company about it.

 

Things To Consider When Planning Your Adventure Trip

adventure trip ipswichIf you are aiming to travel around the world but you don’t have a big inheritance coming you need to carefully plan where you intend to go and how much your real budget is.

Planning a nine-month tour in Europe plus a month in Japan may require you to spend a lot of money. You need to have a lot of big savings or you may need to have an online business while doing your tour to keep you covered.

If you focus first on cheaper destinations, you may be able to travel to most great places and your spending may even be cheaper to what you spend at home.

Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you plan your adventure:

What countries should I travel?

If you are not made of money, consider the cost of the country you want to go to. For instance, you can stay two months in Indonesia, but if you go the Norway or Switzerland you may just have to stay there for two weeks with almost the same budget.

Czech Republic and Austria share the same border but the cost in Czech Republic is just half the price of Austria. This is the same for Guatemala and Belize, with Guatemala cheaper than Belize.

Go where your budget would really stretch so you can enjoy your days in that country while not being bounded by cost.

Should I move around too much?

If you are a conscious traveller, moving from place to place may not be practical at all. In most cases, having a bucket list is not at all wise since you are forced to go from places to places at fast pace way which will eat most of your savings.

Slow travel, on the other hand, will allow you to meet more people, make friends with them, and at the same time get to know more of your surroundings. In the end, you will be left with more great memories.