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Every week we search more than 1,000 companies worldwide for their very best deals and compile this Top 20™ list. Thank you for subscribing. Please forward this to a friend! ************************************************************ TOP 20 DEALS * -- 28 August 2013 ************************************************************ $199 -- Mornington Peninsula: Luxe Peppers Stay w/Upgrade http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556220 Source: Peppers Moonah Links Resort $149 -- 24-Hour Sale: Singapore Flights from 2 Cities http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556240 Source: Scoot Airlines $178-$230 -- Luxury Sydney 'Top 10' Hotel Stay, 30% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556239 Source: Radisson Blu Hotel Sydney $209 -- Melbourne Luxe Hotel w/Upgrade & Late Checkout http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1555219 Source: HotelClub $1640 -- 7 Nts on Heron Island w/Flights & All Meals http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556177 Source: My QLD Holiday $139 -- 5-Star Gold Coast Casino Hotel Stay, Save 50% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556202 Source: Jupiters Hotel & Casino Gold Coast $999 -- 6-Nt Cairns & Green Island Break w/Reef Tours http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556277 Source: Travstar.com $445 -- 3 Nts: 5-Star Koh Samui Break w/Extras, 40% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556247 Source: Melati Beach Resort & Spa $699 -- 6-Nt Vietnam & Cambodia Tour, Save 30% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556272 Source: Mandarin World Tours $1175 -- 7-Nt Luxury Fiji Getaway; Flight-Inclusive http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556249 Source: Travel Online $869 -- Vietnam 3-Nt Pool Villa Stay for 2, Reg. $1499 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556230 Source: Vinpearl Luxury Nha Trang $220 -- 2-Nt NSW North Coast Break for 2 w/Wine, 51% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556227 Source: Tea Gardens Club Inn Motel $749 -- Thredbo 365-Day Ski & Summer Pass, Save 43% http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556280 Source: Thredbo $95 -- Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel w/Upgrade, Reg. $179 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556232 Source: Radisson Suites Bangkok Sukhumvit $763 & up -- Fly to South Korea via Vietnam & Save $500+ http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556259 Source: Vietnam Airlines $182 & up -- New York Hotel near Times Square, Reg. $420 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556293 Source: YOTEL New York $953 -- NZ: Franz Josef Glacier 2-Nt Stay w/5-Course Dinner http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556307 Source: Te Waonui Forest Retreat $615 -- SA: 4-Night Clare Valley Retreat, Save $205 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556296 Source: St Helen's Country Cottages $600 -- 2-Day Intensive Golf School at PGA Course, Reg $1200 http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556248 Source: Australian Golf School $198 -- 3-Nt Hobart Holiday Park Stay, 33% Off http://www.travelzoo.com/au/top20/91671091-1556255 Source: Discovery Holiday Parks Follow us on Twitter and Facebook: http://twitter.com/TravelzooAus http://www.facebook.com/TravelzooAU Publisher: Allison Wallace

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Are you ready to Travel for the Holidays?

Going to another country for the holidays is a great way to learn about a new culture or visit family that is located there. Regardless of the reason why you are traveling to another country during the holidays, you need to make sure you are prepared for the trip.

For most countries you are going to need a passport with a photo ID. This will allow you to remain in the country for a specified amount of time. Generally, this time frame is from 30 days to 90 days.

Make sure you keep your passport and other pertinent travel documents in a safe place. You don’t want them to get lost or stolen as this can delay your travel plans. Make sure you arrive early for your flight so that you can get through all of the necessary inspections and verifications in plenty of time. 






There may be vaccinations that you are required to get and others that you are encouraged to get before you can travel to certain countries for the holidays. Plan ahead and find out what these vaccinations are and then schedule appointments with your doctor. Some of the required vaccinations have to be given in a series with a specific amount of time between each shot in the series to be administered. Therefore you don’t want to wait until close to your time of travel to take care of this matter.

Depending on where you are traveling, you may have to deal with a different type of currency. You can get your money exchanged at your local bank before you leave. This will save you time trying to take care of it when you arrive in the other country for the holidays. There may be language differences as well that you need to take into consideration.

Be careful what you pack when you travel for the holidays. Most modes of transportation have strict guidelines on the size of your luggage, how many bags each person can have, and the weight guidelines. They will be enforcing these restrictions during the holidays because of the volume of people traveling. You don’t want to have to get rid of some of your items or purchase more bags at the gift shop.

Make sure you are aware of how much luggage you have for your return trip as well. While it can be fun to purchase items while you are there, think about how you will get them back. It may be a good idea to pack an extra bag in your luggage when you go so you can fill it up for the trip back. Another idea is to have items shipped but that can be quite expensive.

While traveling to another country for the holidays can be exciting, you need to remember that their customs may be significantly different than your own. Be respectful of such differences to avoid any conflicts while you are in that country. It is a good idea to read about the various customs that will be in place so you won’t reach them by accident.