1. Passport<\/strong><\/h3>\nIt sounds like a no-brainer, but if you\u2019re going on an international trip, make sure your passport has enough time left on it. Some destinations require you to have at least six months remaining from the date you\u2019re returning home. The Australian Passport Office website<\/a> has everything you need to know about applying for or renewing a passport.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/e417d5fa-a06d-424c-a0d3-af279b6893ff\/anz_18157_1048px_1.jpg\")
Passport, check!<\/p><\/div>\n
The process normally takes about three weeks, though, so if you need one fast, lodge your application at a selected Aussie Post by midday on a business day and ask for the Passport RAPID service<\/a>. It should be ready to collect at a passport office<\/a> within just two business days.<\/p>\n2. Visa<\/strong><\/h3>\nFor overseas travel, you might need a visa<\/a>, which will take time to lodge, too.<\/p>\nThey\u2019re issued by the country (or countries) you\u2019re visiting, so contact their embassy or consulate for everything you need to know.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s heaps of info on the Smartraveller website<\/a>, but just remember that a visa doesn\u2019t automatically guarantee entry to a country. Some countries require visitors to arrive with return tickets, while others ask for evidence that they have enough funds to pay for their stay.<\/p>\nWhile we\u2019re dishing out advice, make sure you stick strictly to your visa\u2019s conditions. Your holiday vibe could be seriously ruined by a fine or problems with authorities in a foreign country.<\/p>\n
3. Safety first<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile other people\u2019s escapades can sound exciting (or at least entertaining), you\u2019d probably rather NOT come home with your own travel disaster story. Right?<\/p>\n
Lucky Smartraveller.gov.au<\/a> has got your back. It has info on 176 destinations to help travellers make informed decisions about where and when they travel. It highlights any risks you might face, as well as areas that aren\u2019t safe for travel.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/e417d5fa-a06d-424c-a0d3-af279b6893ff\/anz_18157_1048px_2.jpg\")
Looking good and feeling safe!<\/p><\/div>\n
Subscribe to your destination\u2019s advisories to get a heads-up if the advice changes. And keep an eye on the news for even more up-to-date info.<\/p>\n
4. Insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\nOkay, so it\u2019s not the most exciting topic, but insurance is something you\u2019ll be stoked to have if you need it. Travel insurance can protect you against unexpected events \u2013 think flight delays, lost luggage or injuries you might sustain on your adventures (hey, it can happen!).<\/p>\n
There are heeeaps of plans out there, including one that\u2019s perfect to cover your butt if anything goes pear-shaped. Don\u2019t forget it just \u2018cause you\u2019re in a rush.<\/p>\n
5. Organise flights<\/strong><\/h3>\nUnless you\u2019re flying on the boss\u2019s credit card (we wiiiiish! \ud83e\udd11), you probs want to get a good deal.<\/p>\n
Lastminute.com.au<\/a> has cheap flights to hundreds of destinations in Oz and around the world. Just jump online, enter your destination and dates, and press search. Then take your pick!<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/a.travel-assets.com\/travel-assets-manager\/e417d5fa-a06d-424c-a0d3-af279b6893ff\/anz_18157_1048px_3.jpg\")
Cheap flights, coming right up.<\/p><\/div>\n
Psst! Just want to get out of town and don\u2019t have a destination in mind? Check out the hottest lastminute deals for the week<\/a>. You could jet off tomorrow \u2013 no, we\u2019re not exaggerating.<\/p>\n6. Get a room<\/strong><\/h3>\nLastminute.com.au<\/a> has you covered with thousands of amazing stays all around the world \u2013 from lavish to laid-back. With our hot Price Pledge* (um, yeeeessss!) you know you\u2019re in for an amazing deal.<\/p>\nYou can even book up \u2018til the last second (though we\u2019d recommend allowing a little longer if poss!).<\/p>\n
7. Download the lastminute.com.au app<\/strong><\/h3>\nYou\u2019re all over this lastminute travel thing now, right? Cool! But before you bounce, download the lastminute.com.au app so you can manage your trips on the fly.<\/p>\n
Passport, check!<\/p><\/div>\n
The process normally takes about three weeks, though, so if you need one fast, lodge your application at a selected Aussie Post by midday on a business day and ask for the Passport RAPID service<\/a>. It should be ready to collect at a passport office<\/a> within just two business days.<\/p>\n For overseas travel, you might need a visa<\/a>, which will take time to lodge, too.<\/p>\n They\u2019re issued by the country (or countries) you\u2019re visiting, so contact their embassy or consulate for everything you need to know.<\/p>\n There\u2019s heaps of info on the Smartraveller website<\/a>, but just remember that a visa doesn\u2019t automatically guarantee entry to a country. Some countries require visitors to arrive with return tickets, while others ask for evidence that they have enough funds to pay for their stay.<\/p>\n While we\u2019re dishing out advice, make sure you stick strictly to your visa\u2019s conditions. Your holiday vibe could be seriously ruined by a fine or problems with authorities in a foreign country.<\/p>\n While other people\u2019s escapades can sound exciting (or at least entertaining), you\u2019d probably rather NOT come home with your own travel disaster story. Right?<\/p>\n Lucky Smartraveller.gov.au<\/a> has got your back. It has info on 176 destinations to help travellers make informed decisions about where and when they travel. It highlights any risks you might face, as well as areas that aren\u2019t safe for travel.<\/p>\n Looking good and feeling safe!<\/p><\/div>\n Subscribe to your destination\u2019s advisories to get a heads-up if the advice changes. And keep an eye on the news for even more up-to-date info.<\/p>\n Okay, so it\u2019s not the most exciting topic, but insurance is something you\u2019ll be stoked to have if you need it. Travel insurance can protect you against unexpected events \u2013 think flight delays, lost luggage or injuries you might sustain on your adventures (hey, it can happen!).<\/p>\n There are heeeaps of plans out there, including one that\u2019s perfect to cover your butt if anything goes pear-shaped. Don\u2019t forget it just \u2018cause you\u2019re in a rush.<\/p>\n Unless you\u2019re flying on the boss\u2019s credit card (we wiiiiish! \ud83e\udd11), you probs want to get a good deal.<\/p>\n Lastminute.com.au<\/a> has cheap flights to hundreds of destinations in Oz and around the world. Just jump online, enter your destination and dates, and press search. Then take your pick!<\/p>\n Cheap flights, coming right up.<\/p><\/div>\n Psst! Just want to get out of town and don\u2019t have a destination in mind? Check out the hottest lastminute deals for the week<\/a>. You could jet off tomorrow \u2013 no, we\u2019re not exaggerating.<\/p>\n Lastminute.com.au<\/a> has you covered with thousands of amazing stays all around the world \u2013 from lavish to laid-back. With our hot Price Pledge* (um, yeeeessss!) you know you\u2019re in for an amazing deal.<\/p>\n You can even book up \u2018til the last second (though we\u2019d recommend allowing a little longer if poss!).<\/p>\n You\u2019re all over this lastminute travel thing now, right? Cool! But before you bounce, download the lastminute.com.au app so you can manage your trips on the fly.<\/p>\n2. Visa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Safety first<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. Insurance<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. Organise flights<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Get a room<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Download the lastminute.com.au app<\/strong><\/h3>\n