Guide to Mosquitos: Understanding, Preventing and Treating Mosquito Bites
August 20th is officially Mosquito Day. This may seem like a peculiar choice for a ‘special’ day, but raising awareness of these blood sucking creatures is not only a travel problem but also a public health issue. Everyone at PreParture, believes
How to Prevent, Minimise and Fight Jet Lag!
Every traveller’s nemesis is the hated sleep disorder, JET LAG. Jet lag can be a vicious side effect of long-distance travel, and it does not discriminate. Jet lag can affect anyone regardless of nationality, gender and where you sit on the
10 Free Things to Do in Vancouver, Canada
Are the best things in life free? Well, in Vancouver they very well might be. The west coast seaport city of Vancouver is a vibrant and beautiful place to visit, but when it comes to food and beverage it can be
Are you an Annoying Airline Passenger?
Expedia.com recently published the results of the 2019 Airplane and Hotel Ettiquette Survey, which was conducted on their behalf by Northstar Research Partners, a global strategic research firm. The study discovered the top 5 airline passengers we fear sitting next
10 Free Things to Do in Rome, Italy
10 Free Things to Do in Rome, Italy We are continuing our '10 Free Things to Do’ series, with the Italian capital city Rome, as voted for by you, via our Instagram Story. Many of Europe’s most popular destination can cost you
Summer Destinations 2019: City & Beach Vacation Ideas
If you haven’t booked your summer vacation yet, have no fear because we have some summer travel inspiration for you. Plus, last minute deals can often save you tonnes of bucks, compared to booking in advance. Enhance your travel experience with
4 Train Holidays to Explore the Tracks in Every Season
Like many others, we are making a conscious effort to reduce our carbon footprint, especially when it comes to travelling. We have been sharing tips and advice on green travel in our ECO series and this Preparture Thursday we are going
Start Your Engines as Road Trip Season Has Arrived!
Road trip season is upon us, as summer has finally arrived! But where across America should you drive to? A new study, by Geotab, recently discovered the best road trips for you to take. “The all-American road trip has been a
Win a $200 Amazon Gift Card in the PreParture Summer Giveaway
The Summer Giveaway has ended! Subscribe to the blog, so that you don't miss the next big giveaway. The Winners Are
10 Fun 4th of July Events in Orlando (Independence Day)
Is there a better place to celebrate Independence Day than the amusement capital of America? Of course, we are talking about Orlando in sunny Florida. Orlando is one of the most popular destinations to visit in the USA, along with New