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Our infographic also provides travel tips for when you reach your destination. Find

out how to stay aware of your personal safety, security and health when abroad and

as soon as you jump on the plane.

Information for this smart traveller infographic has used resources from Australia's

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade via their Smart Traveller website and other

relevant sources.

The smart Australian traveller pre-flightchecklist

Below is a breakdown of the infographic and some useful resources to consult

before you leave Australia:

9.3 million Australians are estimated to travel

overseas in 2015. If you're interested to know

more, check out this thorough PDF resource

from Tourism Research Australia to find out

more on the numbers and data.

Where are you travelling? The most popular

travel destinations for Australians in order are

New Zealand, Indonesia (Bali), USA, Thailand

and the U.K.

Research your destination and check relevant

DFAT travel advice / alerts for your

destination country.

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Book flights and accommodation in advance

to save yourself more funds for your holiday!

Insure yourself and / or your family with travel

insurance cover and be sure to check out

what is covered and what isn't covered by

your policy.

Be sure you are covered for these common

travel insurance claims: Top 5 claims by

Aussies are; medical expenses, lost or stolen

cash, lost or damaged luggage, cancelled

flights and travel delays.

70% of all Australians said they would not

leave the country without travel insurance.

Smart thinking! Some potential reasons why

it's better to be safe than sorry: the cost of a

medical evacuation from Bali can cost up to

$40,000 AUD. The same service in the USA can

cost $100,000 AUD. Read more real life case

studies of travel accidents here;

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/insurance/case-

studies.html

If you're pregnant, find out from your Doctor

beforehand if it's safe to travel. Check your

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airline's policy on travel while pregnant and

check out your pregnancy travel insurance

options. Be aware of vaccination

requirements for your destination and

potential effects on long flights, such as

increased risk of DVT.

When travelling overseas, you need a valid

passport. Plus, some countries have visa

requirements. If you are a dual national, check

local info from the relevant embassy before

you depart.

Organise your travel packing. If you are taking

prescription medication, make sure you pack

enough to travel with. Your medicine might

not be readily available at your holiday

destination.

Pack smart - don't make yourself a target for

theft overseas by packing too much.

Sort your travel money. Tell your local

Australian bank you are travelling overseas.

Make copies of your important documents -

passport, visas, tickets, drivers license,

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Stay tuned for part 2 - the smart traveller's guide to staying healthy, safe and aware

when travelling overseas. You can also check out our Thailand travel guide for

further tips and smart travel recommendations on one of Australia's most popular

holiday destinations.

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insurance policy, etc. Leave copies with

someone you can trust whilst away.

Be smart and stay healthy overseas. Check

with your Doctor about health and

vaccination requirements for your destination.

Always register travel plans with personal

details at the official Australian DFAT website.

travel advice

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