5 Top reasons to use a Travel Agency

5 Top reasons to use a Travel Agency

As the holiday season approaches, many travellers are faced with the option of using a travel agency to plan their trip or to do everything themselves.

At Journeys by Design (JBD) we advise all travellers to always travel smart and book with a trusted agency. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should trust a travel agency to help you plan your next trip.

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5 Reasons Why You Need A Wellness Retreat

5 Reasons Why You Need A Wellness Retreat

Healthy food, therapeutic treatments, daily yoga, personal mentoring, a stunning natural environment.

Are these the things that come to mind when you think of a wellness retreat? We often get caught up in our day-to-day routines that we forget to enjoy the beauty of relaxation. An RMIT scientific study addresses the question ‘Do wellness tourists actually get well? Well, the answer is YES!

So why do you need to go on a wellness retreat? We have Five reasons.

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Ethical Animal Encounters – How to support animals while travelling without harming them

Ethical Animal Encounters – How to support animals while travelling without harming them

It’s very easy to put your money in the wrong place these days especially regarding animal encounters. We hope this gives you a rough guide of the types of encounters that support animal protection and rehabilitation. If you have any questions about any of these experiences or would like to book one for your next journey, please contact a member of our friendly team today.

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Aussie expat in Canada

Aussie expat in Canada

We arrived via Europe where the financial crisis hit hard and swallowed our hard earned savings. After a few nights in Vancouver, British Columbia to get our ‘grown up’ jobs done (social security numbers, phones etc.) we boarded a bus that would take us to Whistler. It was everything I imagined it to be, snow covered mountains surrounding a cozy village with endless hotels, shops, bars & restaurants...

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Stunningly beautiful Maldives

Stunningly beautiful Maldives

It started with a dream of huts over tranquil coral filled water with waves slowly hitting the steps below. Waking up to brilliantly coloured tropical fish swimming around you, able to be seen from every window of your luxury villa. Ahhhh a dream I have come to realise many of us seem to share...

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Heaven in the South of Turkey

Heaven in the South of Turkey

If you had to describe an idyllic hideaway destination, how would you describe it?Difficult to get to? Small, peaceful and with almost no tourists? A spectacular view of turquoise water from the dinner table? A banquet served al fresco each night by a local family, with local, organic produce? A bungalow surrounded by pomegranate trees, strawberry patches and pine trees, up high on a hill where the air is fresh?

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Canals of France

Canals of France

In October last year my husband and I spent five wonderful days cruising along the Canal du Midi in the sunny south of France. Cruising along by boat is a fantastic way to see the smaller towns and countryside from a waterside perspective at a relaxed pace. It was a different experience and a really pleasant way to escape the cities and wind down and enjoy the relaxed ambience of southern France...

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Africa Safari

Africa Safari

I woke early as usual and went out onto our small deck and watched the sun rise over the far wall of Ngorongoro crater. It was stunning and foreshadowed what was to be a very pleasant day: 26 – 27 C. We broke fast and were on the road by 0800 and drove around the crater rim and down this very precarious slope into the crater proper...

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Hello Tomorrow

Hello Tomorrow

This long-form video from Emirates has long been a favourite of Jason in our office.

We are all pretty sure that these sorts of experiences are what he is thinking about most days he is in the office. Apart from the great music that soundtracks this ad, the visuals are excellent.

Starting in Dubai and finishing in India, we pass through Milan, Rio de Janeiro, Guangzhou, New York and Australia which each moment linked to the previous through the individual travellers.

As noted by the musical creators, travel is “the catalyst that connects people’s hopes and dreams.”

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A Week in London!

A Week in London!

The vast size of the city means there are plenty of places to see and places to go when spending a week in London. When it comes to eating, visitors find everything from famous fast foods to family restaurants featuring traditional British favorites. Enjoy a multi-course fine dining meal or try something a bit out of the ordinary...

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Sunset in Boracay

Sunset in Boracay

Rain in Melbourne, Australia today had us thinking about the warm weather elsewhere and the beautiful beaches we have been to. Boracay is right at the top of that list.

Always teeming with people, it is warm year round and the sunsets are, quite rightfully, famous. This shot was taken in early April during the Easter celebrations on the island.

Stunning destination…and world renowned if your wind-boarder.

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5 Tips to Help with Jet Lag!

5 Tips to Help with Jet Lag!

We've all been there. Feeling rather disgusting from a 14 hour flight and in desperate need of a shower. Then the worry sets in - will you get enough sleep despite the jet lag to enjoy the next day to the fullest without randomly nodding off and falling asleep whilst standing? Well here are some tips on how to minimise your jet lag and get off to a positive and well slept start!

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