Whether for business or pleasure, Australians love to travel, and we do lots of it. Travelling exercises our body and mind, and broadens our outlook – we have new experiences, try different things and meet interesting people.
And when we take a break and go on a holiday, our health benefits too – it reduces our stress levels, increases our physical activity and makes us take time out to get plenty of rest.
Experiencing the unexpected can be one of the joys of travelling. But don't let unforeseen events like accidents, injuries, illness, jet lag or fear of flying ruin your trip. Plan and prepare to get the most out of your holiday. Get good medical advice, get immunised if you need to, and do what you can ahead of time to protect your health and safety while travelling.