Useful Links

Ok, so you've found your perfect holiday destination, know where you want to stay and what you're going to do.

But what about all those other questions about visas, currency, health precautions etc, that are running through your mind?

We have put together a list of useful websites that can help you prepare for your trip
and also be the perfect travellers guide whilst you're overseas.

Happy Travelling!

The Explore Holidays Team.


CURRENCY CONVERSION AND ATM LOCATION

Mastercard ATM Locator
Search by address, city or airport for your nearest Mastercard ATM

Visa ATM Locator
Search by address, city or airport for your nearest Visa ATM

OANDA
Printable currency cheat sheet that you can take on your travels

Worldwide Currency Converter
Convert any currency into another. The essential travelling tool.

GOVERNMENT, EMBASSIES AND CONSULATES

DFAT
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Smart Traveller
A must read for anyone preparing to travel overseas

Project Visa
Visa and Embassy information worldwide

HEALTH

MASTA
Up to date information on immunisations and health precautions required whilst abroad

WHO
World Health Organisation

WEATHER

World Meteorological Organisation
Up to date Worldwide weather and forecasts

OTHER

XS2theworld
Break down the language barrier by installing the clever XS2 application on your cell phone. This enables your phone to SAY more than 300 practical sentences in several languages.

XS2 is also a handy city guide. Loaded with latest info for the best restaurants, bars, museums and stores. XS2 can also say their addresses for the Asian cities. Perfect if you're taking a taxi.

Google Earth
Satellite imagery of the Earth's surface

Time and Date
Look up the time and date of any location around the world

Internet Cafe Search
Directory of internet cafes in just about every city in the world

World Events Calendar
Calendar of holidays, events and festivals from around the world