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    Tips for a car trip in the Australian Outback

October 25, 2020

Amenities You can Expect from Serviced Apartments

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The high demand for serviced apartments keeps exponentially growing every day. The topmost attraction offered by serviced apartments to tourists is a hotel’s luxury comfort while making them feel right at home.

Staying for short-term and long-term in serviced apartments is less expensive than staying in other types of accommodations. The type of services and amenities provided by serviced apartments are the things that set them apart from other forms of accommodations.

The expected amenities from staying in serviced apartments include:

Excellent service

Serviced apartments offer excellent services similar to hotels. Daily cleaning services are provided by housekeepers. A guest is given the option to choose the cleaning service schedule convenient for his/her needs. A caretaker is assigned to a couple of guests that will be at their service 24/7. The swimming pool, the gym, the garden, and other social areas can be accessed by guests.

Apartment space

Apartments have bigger space areas compared to other room accommodations. Amenities such as a washing area, a dining area, a living room, a bathroom, and a kitchen allows guests a larger area to relax, entertain, or bond with fellow travellers. Families travelling together find their own space with the larger area provided by serviced apartments.

Cost-effective option

Serviced apartments, as a rule, are not expensive places to stay while on travel. Having a kitchen enables guests to shop and cook their own food. This spells savings especially for larger groups like families with children.

Great location

Generally, serviced apartments are located in prime locations in cities around the world. Their locations usually lie proximate to cinema halls, malls, offices, and restaurants. This is another money-saving convenience when guests do not have to waste money and precious time in travelling long distances.

Fully-loaded apartments

Fully-furnished spaces are one of the top benefits provided by serviced apartments. Just like hotels, serviced apartments have:

  • A/C and heat systems
  • beds and beddings
  • complete kitchen appliances
  • a large LED TV with international channels
  • High-speed WiFi access.

Guests have the pick of choosing a studio apartment or one with one or more separate bedrooms. The fully-furnished kitchen includes amenities such as:

  • Fully functional stove and oven
  • Washer/dryer
  • Complete kitchen utensils including pots, pans, knives, etc.
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator

Bathrooms include amenities such as:

  • Small shampoo bottles
  • Bars of bath soaps
  • Fluffy towels

Guests with vehicles are provided free parking spaces. Similar to hotels, utilities such as electricity and water are included in the rental. Many serviced apartments provide guests with electronic safes, a secure space to store valuable possessions.

The fully-loaded apartments provided by serviced apartments ensure a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all their guests.

Home away from home comfort

The homey environment provided by serviced apartments makes guests feel a home away from home vibe. The large fully-furnished apartment provides all the comfort of home while on travel. This type of unique amenity provided by serviced apartments is their edge over all other types of accommodation.

Serviced apartments provide the ideal solution for both business and holiday travelers. Staying in a fully-furnished apartment offers convenience that a hotel room can ever match. The affordable rates of serviced apartments have made it the top option for people who need or love to travel.

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August 1, 2020

Jet Ski etiquettes for beginners

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The thought of going on a Jet Ski tour is exhilarating. However it should be kept in mind that it is an extreme sport. This is why it is crucial that you should follow all the rules and the protocols.

The following is a simple guide which would help ensure that you follow all the rules and stay safe during Jet Ski tours in Gold Coast.

Always stay on the right side

It should be kept in mind that any boats or fishing vessels that you come across have the right of the way. Therefore whenever you see an approaching watercraft you need to stay towards the right. Again if you see any other Jet Ski approaching you it has the right of the way. This is a simple rule and if you adhere to it you would always be safe while riding a Jet Ski.

Always be aware

If your water course takes you across another watercraft you would have to make sure that your Jet Ski is not obstructing its visibility. The major cause of accidents while riding jet skis is usually due to collisions. It is important that you are aware of other crafts around you and where they are moving.

Always use the right operating speed

All local regulations set up speed limits. In case the limits are posted you would have to make sure that you do not exceed those limits. Failure to keep to the limits might result in you having to give a hefty fine. Even worse would be collision with another watercraft. When you reach congested areas it is advisable to keep your speed slow just the way you would when you are driving a car.

Make sure you are wearing the proper safety equipment

You would always need to wear a life jacket and eye protection to prevent the water spray from obstructing your vision. It is better to wear tennis shoes or deck shoes, also make sure that you are wearing gloves. The gloves allow you to grip the board properly. Make sure that a whistle is attached to the life jacket. This would allow you to call for help in case of an emergency.

Always use the safety lanyard

It is advisable to operate the Jet Ski with a safety lanyard attached to you. In case you fall of the vessel the safety feature can help prevent a severe accident.

Avoid operating at high speed

If you operate your Jet Ski at a high speed it is going to make a lot of noise. In order to make sure that you are avoiding the complaints it is best to operate at a lower speed when you are near the Shore line or near other boaters.

As a jet skier you would need to share the water with other boats, fisherman, swimmers, Surfers and skiers. It is important that you should keep your distance and also respect their rights to safety.

Make the most out of your vacation with help from Extreme Jet Ski.

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March 13, 2020

Best Five-Star Accommodations In Sydney

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Whether you are planning your next vacation or just want to splurge on a staycation for the romantic getaway western australia, Sydney has one of the best options for five-star accommodations with the most picturesque views from the comfort of your hotel room. Let’s take a look at five of these accommodations:

Four Seasons Sydney

If you are visiting Sydney, staying in Circular Quay might be your first option when it comes to five-star accommodation. The four Seasons Hotel gives you the best views of the Opera House and the Harbor Bridge and that too within the confines of a highly envious luxurious environment. Indulging in the best skyline views and relishing in the stunning light show on the sails of the Opera House would serve as your best memory for the times to come.

Park Hyatt Sydney

Located in one of the most desirable locations in Sydney, Park Hyatt lies accurately between the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. This luxurious accommodation swanks some glitzy views of the ever famous Opera House, which you can enjoy while sipping on your favorite drink from the exotic harbourside sundeck. The guestrooms provide a very residential feel with its plush furniture, designer fittings all around in an extravagant milieu. The unique art pieces in the rooms add further to the artistic aura as well.

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbor

If you are looking for cozy accommodation away from home, this is the place to be. Being surrounded by an array of bespoke French conveniences before sinking into your Sofitel bed is an unexplained luxury and a perfect way to unwind within a peaceful retreat. This new five-star accommodation also provides a calm oasis on the shores of the Sydney Harbour while the rooftop infinity pool and bar has certainly proved to be the best of its kind in Sydney.

Meriton Suits Carter Street

Meriton Suites, situated outside of the Sydney Olympic Park, only a few steps away from the ANZ Stadium and the Sydney Showgrounds offers a variety of opulent apartment-style hotel accommodations. These apartments are perfect for your long term luxurious stays featuring the comforts of your own home but in a more magnificent space than your conventional hotel room comprising a bespoke gourmet kitchen, an indulgent open-plan living space, laundry facilities and even amenities as little as your hair care.

Sheraton Hyde Park

For those of you who are not too fond of water views, this might be your pick for lush green views from your hotel room. Situated by the grand Hyde Park, these spacious and upbeat rooms will guarantee scenic views of the St. Mary’s Cathedral and the beautiful city extending across the horizon. The private terrace would be a perfect spot to watch the sunset with your loved ones. From the amazing food spread at the exotic club lounge to the professional services and the Hermes toiletries in the exquisite washrooms, everything makes the visit worth it.

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November 4, 2019

How the tourist visa works for visiting Australia

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Australia is a distant but certainly fascinating destination, which stands out in the ranking of the most beautiful countries globally, due to the richness of its flora and fauna. The reasons for giving us a trip to the land of kangaroos are very numerous, and we will have the opportunity to deepen them later. First of all, however, it is important to understand how the tourist visa works for visiting Australia, so that it can move in a conscious manner.

How Australia tourist visa works

To enter Australia it is not enough to have a passport, because at customs you must present yourself with a regular entry visa. And it is obvious that this will have to change depending on the purpose of our trip, given that there are those who choose to visit this country for a holiday and those who decide to work there. In the first case, you can enter the new country with the eVisitor visa for Australia: as shown on the AUVISA website , this particular permit can be requested by those who choose to go to Australia for a holiday or for work, have a valid for one year (12 months) and provides for a continuous stay of 90 days maximum. Furthermore, it is very easy to request, since it is possible to refer to specialized agencies, such as Auvisa for example.

It should be emphasized that this visa cannot be extended, but that it is possible to request it again when the previous one expires. Furthermore, as mentioned above, the eVisitor is a type of permit that does not allow you to work in Australia, with the exception of voluntary work ( with koalas , for example), provided that this is not the main reason for the trip and that the same activity cannot be carried out by an Australian citizen for a fee. To be able to do a real job in Australia you have to request other types of visa, as in the case of Working Holiday or Business Visa.

Why go on holiday to Australia?

First of all because this country is full of extraordinary attractions, and in this case just mention a few, such as Ayers Rock , along with Kangaroo Island and routes such as the Great Ocean Road . Secondly, Australia is the perfect destination for trekking and animal lovers, and is also an ideal country for those who want to discover dream beaches.

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November 4, 2019

Tips for a car trip in the Australian Outback

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The outback is the wild heart of the Australian state / continent, practically uninhabited, occupied for the most part by a desert of brown sand dunes to be traveled like roller coasters, where swirls of dust called by the Australians with the nice name of willy-willy are raised .

The best time for an on-the-road experience like this are the months that are “winter” for the southern hemisphere, since from December to February the heat is frankly unbearable, as are the flies. The most advisable of all are May and September.

The ideal way to face a journey of this type is to rely on a guide of those called Aussie Specialists (they are indicated on the site www.australia.com), but for those who want to do it by themselves it is important to rent a car with four-wheel drive, because very little rainfall is enough to make roads and dirt tracks absolutely impractical. It is also essential to make frequent supplies of water and fuel and take the sleeping bag with you to face a possible night under the stars.

The outback is crossed by a road of more than 2700 km, the Stuart Highway, which runs from Darwin on the north coast to Port Augusta, on the Great Bay. The outback was a territory in which in the nineteenth century the silver race was unleashed and at that time it was relatively popular, while now there are only a few urban agglomerations, some of which do not exceed ten inhabitants. But they are places much loved by artists, hippies and eccentrics of all kinds and where there is a surprising camaraderie towards visitors. 

But be careful, you know well what awaits you: here you can eat kangaroo, camel and emu sausages!

Here is one of the possible routes starting from the South, not too far from the beautiful city of Adelaide to get to the more civilized Alice Springs, in the heart of the country:

* The first stop will be in Broken Hill , a former mining town in the south of the country with a magnificent past but today reduced to a modest village with streets curiously named for minerals; however, it has around thirty art galleries and an international sculpture park.

* Then we touch Silverton , another ghost town, always with a mining past. Here live only artists who exhibit their great works on the street, for example in the form of old cars and other psychedelic icons.

* We then proceed to Tibooburra, also in New South Wales, where there are even two gas stations, a hardware store, an outdoor cinema with eight seats and a small hotel whose walls are painted with a mural by Clifton Pugh, a famous Australian artist.

* It is then the turn of Maree , an outpost founded around 1870 by Afghan camel drivers who took care of public transport at the time. Today a few hundred of the inhabitants live there, many descend from the Afghans, others are Aboriginal.

* At William Creek there is an airfield, a museum, a kind of golf course and a dozen inhabitants.

* Penultimate stage in Oodnadatta, reaching which intersect the spectacular Painted Hills (in the photo) and Lake Eyre, considered the “inland sea” of the Outback, a lake 160 km long that however is dry on average for 7 years out of 8 – and even when it is in full it does not reach the depth meter.

Finally we arrive in Alice Springs, in the heart of Australia. A city that after so much desert seems the most comfortable place in the world and is already a pure civilization. Moreover, it is the ideal base to leave for Ayers Rock , which is only 450 kilometers southwest.

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