A woman is bestowed upon the most incredible gift of being able to give birth to a new life. Since a new life is growing inside her womb during pregnancy, it is the time when a woman has to take really good care of her health. It is the most critical time of a woman’s life.  You need to be very careful while traveling at that time. Especially traveling by flights at that time is something you need to be very careful. Are you going to travel by a flight shortly? Here are a few tips that ensure that you travel safely

Contact your doctor

Before deciding upon traveling during pregnancy, consult your doctor and inquire if it is safe for you to travel that particular week. Enquire about the safe days to travel. Make your travel plans accordingly because it is vital to stay healthy while you are carrying another life in you.

Have a confirmed ticket.

Always book your tickets in advance to ensure that you have a confirmed ticket. Say you are traveling from Kolkata to Delhi. Book your Kolkata to Delhi flights at least a month in advance. This your surely ensure you a confirmed ticket. Remember, always book your Kolkata to Delhi flights online. Online bookings are cheap and user-friendly. They have amazing discounts too.

Make a list

When you are traveling during pregnancy, ensure that you do not forget anything. Make a list of everything you need to take and double check them before leaving. Carry extra clothes for an emergency.  Do not forget to take all the medicines and additional nutrient supplements you need to take.

Choose the right flight

Try to book direct flights. It will be very cumbersome to keep changing your flight during pregnancy. Check on the timings of the flights too. Always avoid too early or too late flights. Choose your flight According to your comfort.

Make yourself comfortable

Once you board the flight, make yourself comfortable. Stretch the seat and find a position where you are comfortable to sit. Before traveling ensure that you carry a small pillow. This will save you from uncomfortable situations if your flight gets delayed or you need to wait for hours due to any other reason.

Drink Water

It is very important to stay hydrated during pregnancy. Hence, keep drinking water or other fluids. Never let yourself feel weak. Always carry a big bottle of water with you. Do not rely on the airline beverages.

Keep moving

Ensure that you do not just sit during your entire plane journey. There must be enough blood circulation. To ensure that there is enough blood circulation, get up and take a walk at least once in an hour.

Never keep yourself hungry

Always keep munching something. It is very important to eat enough during pregnancy. So, carry some snacks with you. Keep eating snacks after a certain interval of time. But try to avoid gas producing snacks and salty snacks.

Pack Wisely

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Welcome to Sydney, where you come for the stunning beaches, and stay for the culture, the restaurants, and the good vibes too. Planning a trip to Sydney can be a challenging experience as Australia offers so many great places to explore and it requires you to consider several travelling guides. Although Sydney is a safe place for visitors and tourists, following these tips travelling to Sydney can make the experience more enjoyable with less trouble. It gives you a chance to explore as many tourist spots as you can. As you plan this trip to Sydney, take time to read these helpful tips to make sure that you’re ready for long walks, and for a safe tour. Be guided on important information we’ve compiled such as airfare tips, getting through the airport, touring around the city, hotel and Sydney vacation rentals recommendation, top attractions and other helpful tips travelling to Sydney.

Airfare tips

Months of October to March are the busiest tourism period in Sydney when the weather is most enjoyable. The airfares are much cheaper during winter months in Australia (the North American summer), and higher for the summer in Australia, and shoulder season during spring and fall. Qantas offers the most non-stop flights including some aircraft from L.A. and Dallas. Air New Zealand flies to Sydney also. Sign up for these airlines’ email newsletter as they often send out promos with discount ranging from $200 to $300.Depending on season or discounts, expect to pay anywhere from $1,200 to $1,600 or more for round-trip economy class from the U.S West Coast. Also, try to find a package with the inclusion of airfare plus hotel as it sometimes gives extra value.

Getting through the airport

You must get an electronic visa online when travelling to Australia, at least two weeks before travel for AUD $20. For electronic passport with microchip holder, look for the kiosks at the immigration for a faster entry into Australia. You need to fill out an immigration card both on entry and leaving the country. A roundtrip train from the airport costs $21.

Getting around the city

Sydney is one of the cities that are easy to navigate, it’s walkable and the streets are well marked. However, do not try to jaywalk as police officers will not hesitate to fine you for doing so. And make sure to look both sides of the street when crossing, they drive on the left here. You can find newsstands that are selling Opal card, a stored-value transit card and the most convenient and cheapest way to access public transportation. The daily maximum limit is $15 for adults, $7.50 for children. Taxis are metered and in egalitarian Sydney, where everyone treats equally so passengers still ride in the front seat with the driver.

Recommended hotels

Same with the airfares, hotel rates are cheaper in winter. The most highest-rated lodgings are not hotels but rather serviced apartments. Some recommendations are Merton Serviced Apartments Campbell Street and World Tower. If you’re looking …

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