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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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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A week in New York…the inside word

A week in New York…the inside word

New York City residents are a wealth of information about where to eat, find entertainment, relax, and make a tourist’s visit to the Big Apple an authentic experience. Most are happy to share with tourists how they can supplement their visits to famous attractions such as the Statue of Liberty and Museum of Natural History with what real New Yorkers do for fun...

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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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