Understanding the ocean is very important - the more you know about how waves, wind and tides affect conditions in the water, the better able you are to keep yourself safe, or even rescue others, from danger.

Planning a family holiday?  Looking for some advice or tips on portable cots, ear plugs for flying or id bracelets?  If you have a travel tip please share it with us so we can add to BYOkids.

Below is some information on how to apply for a passport, adults and kids requirements and costings.  You should be aware that different countries require different passport validity requirements for permitting entry.

A visa is a stamp or form placed in your passport when you enter, and sometimes when you leave, a foreign country. 

ATM's are now reasonably easy to find in most countries now.  However sometimes before you leave its a good idea to just double check ATM locations at your destination.  Use our handy locators below.

Consider getting a Travelex Cash Passport next time you go on holiday.  You credit your cash passport with your spending money then use it at ATM's to get your funds.  The beauty is its not linked to your accounts so if you lose it noone can go wild with your credit card or access your bank accounts.

Around the world there are numerous different power sockets and electrical plugs. Click here for a list and pictures of different power plugs around the world.

Its true that the weather can be the difference between a good holiday and a great holiday.  To check the weather in your home town or your destination use our weather checker.

Heading overseas? Want to learn some simple phrases before you go? Or is there paticular foods you dont like? Why not use our translator to write down messages on cards to hand to hotels or restaurants.

The world wide web is such a fantastic resource for travellers.  Its like having a library of travel guides and information right at your finger tips.