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rickford66

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11. Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your carry-on.

Thu Jun 22, 2017, 09:32 PM

Jun 2017

About 2 hours before landing, get thee to the lavatory and brush. You'll feel refreshed and will beat the long lines that form close to landing. The round trip from Christchurch to the West Coast by rail is well worth it. Plan on at least a month's vacation. Two or maybe three days complete recovery from jet lag. Last time we went, we added a few days in Hawaii to help combat the jet lag. If you don't have a frequent flier program, now would be the time to accumulate around 18,000+ miles.

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Planning a trip to Australia and maybe New Zealand. Advice? [View all] Lisa0825 Jun 2017 OP

Don't come back. Doreen Jun 2017 #1

My niece said I should buy a 1-way ticket because i won't want to leave! LOL Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #3

I agree with her. Doreen Jun 2017 #5

I second that motion. Kleveland Jun 2017 #8

Byron Bay is a great place south of Brisbane KeepItReal Jun 2017 #2

Thanks! I will check it out! :-) Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #4

agreed.... dhill926 Jun 2017 #12

fun!!!! we planned the same trip about 10 years ago then we saw.... samnsara Jun 2017 #6

WOW! That sounds exciting! I didn't know that kind of tour existed! nt Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #7

Watch out for the creepy crawlies in Australia. Laffy Kat Jun 2017 #9

Yes! My niece has told me about those too. Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #16

Good plan but a lot of driving if you only have a few weeks SharonClark Jun 2017 #10

Thanks a bunch! Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #13

Keep a toothbrush and toothpaste in your carry-on. rickford66 Jun 2017 #11

I have plenty of vacation time saved, but I don't think I can realistically Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #14

Keep this in mind. rickford66 Jun 2017 #15

Great tips! Thanks! Lisa0825 Jun 2017 #17