{"id":26765,"date":"2023-07-17T12:30:55","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T12:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/17\/travel-tips-and-more-from-new-below-deck-down-under-cast-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-07-17T12:30:55","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T12:30:55","slug":"travel-tips-and-more-from-new-below-deck-down-under-cast-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/17\/travel-tips-and-more-from-new-below-deck-down-under-cast-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel tips and more from new Below Deck Down Under cast &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Stunning surrounds, yacht crew shenanigans and demanding luxury charter guests have proven the perfect recipe for a hit reality show.<\/p>\n<p>Since \u201cBelow Deck\u201d premiered on Bravo in 2013, it\u2019s spawned a number of spinoffs, including the popular Australia-based \u201cBelow Deck Down Under,\u201d which premiered last year.<\/p>\n<p>Just in time for the highly anticipated Season Two premiere Monday, TPG had the chance to talk with the show\u2019s captain Jason Chambers and chief stewardess Aesha Scott. They provided some of their best travel tips for those looking to head to Australia and New Zealand &#8230; and gave a peek into what to expect this season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/airlines\/beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Guide to getting started with points and miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"captain-chambers-top-tips-for-visiting-australia\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Captain Chambers&#8217; top tips for visiting Australia<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Jason.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">MARK ROGERS\/BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Much of the action takes place on board the 167-foot expedition yacht Northern Sun. However, this season is also set against the gorgeous backdrop of Cairns in North Queensland, providing plenty of inspiration for your next vacation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2125870997 tpg-gallery\">\n<p>1<!-- --> of <!-- -->2<\/p>\n<p>Great Barrier Reef, Australia. REINHARD DIRSCHERL\/GETTY IMAGES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Chambers is a native Australian with over two decades of experience sailing private yachts for clients Down Under and beyond. When the COVID-19 pandemic closed Australia&#8217;s borders shortly after the filming of Season One concluded, the captain took the time to explore his home country.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I got in a van and took off up north of Australia and went up into the rainforest for four months and enjoyed that,&#8221; Chambers shared.<\/p>\n<p>So, when it comes to tips for exploring Australia above or below the water, he\u2019s your man.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFly into Sydney and then go three hours out of Sydney to the Blue Mountains,\u201d Chambers suggested. \u201cThen I&#8217;d actually go north all the way up to the Whitsundays, where Season One was filmed.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask height=\"124\" id=\"b\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" width=\"124\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" 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newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Season Two charter guests visit the Whitsunday Islands just off Australia&#8217;s stunning Queensland coast and near the Great Barrier Reef. Most of the Whitsunday Islands are uninhabited and boast lush rainforests, pristine hiking trails and unspoiled white-sand beaches.<\/p>\n<p>Chambers offers more itinerary advice for those wanting to visit Season Two locations and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;d be going into the Daintree National Park there, which has massive, big, beautiful waterfalls,\u201d Chambers said. \u201cThen I&#8217;d be flying over to the western coast and coming down through the Outback and finishing down into the middle of Australia, where Uluru is.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-ways-use-miles-fly-to-australia\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best ways to use miles to visit Australia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:65.375%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/GettyImages-Daintree-TED-MEAD-1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Daintree National Park. TED MEAD\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Probably not surprisingly, he also recommends not missing Australia\u2019s iconic Great Barrier Reef, the world\u2019s largest coral reef system and home to more than 9,000 known species. Season Two charter guests and crew had the chance to explore it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_3.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Captain Jason Chambers. BRAVO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe did see two of the most spectacular places \u2014 the bottom of the Great Barrier Reef, and then we went to the top of the Great Barrier Reef,\u201d Chambers shared. \u201cThere&#8217;s just reef, and there&#8217;s no one. It&#8217;s just two islands close to Cairns. The rest is just sand cays and reef protection, so the marine life is amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a trip Down Under, Chambers suggests giving yourself at least three weeks to take it all in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou could spend a year, two years down there in a camper van easy and not see everything,\u201d Chambers laughed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/reviews\/intercontinental-hayman-island\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Review of the InterContinental Hayman Island near the Great Barrier Reef<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"travel-tips-and-must-haves-from-chief-stew-aesha-scott\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Travel tips and must-haves from chief stew Aesha Scott<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/Below-Deck-Down-Under_Aesha.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">MARK ROGERS\/BELOW DECK DOWN UNDER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When \u201cBelow Deck Down Under\u201d chief stewardess Aesha Scott isn\u2019t catering to demanding guests on a luxury yacht, she fuels her wanderlust by visiting various countries, including the U.S. Originally from New Zealand, Scott says the best way to experience her home country is to truly immerse yourself and get outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCome for a long time and hire a camper van or a rooftop tent,\u201d Scott said. \u201cThe thing with New Zealand is that [tourism] is all outdoors \u2014 hiking and camping and beaches.<\/p>\n<p>As with Australia, a quick trip isn\u2019t the ideal way to visit New Zealand, according to Scott.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllow enough time because the North Island and South Island are so different,\u201d Scott said. \u201cThe North Island is very tropical with beautiful beaches, really thick bush, just absolutely stunning. The South Island has this beautiful mountain range and is more rugged, isolated, intense and extreme. You really want to experience both.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/travel-rv-with-kids\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RVing in New Zealand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wherever Scott travels, there\u2019s one thing she always has with her.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always like having a really good book,\u201d Scott said. \u201cI&#8217;m so on the go and connected all the time that it&#8217;s really important to even take half an hour where I can switch off and just be in this world. To me, that&#8217;s kind of like my version of meditation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In terms of getting the most out of any vacation, Scott suggests you go easy on your itinerary and leave some wiggle room when you\u2019re planning a trip.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI like to buy my flights as I go and make plans as I go,&#8221; Scott explained. &#8220;So, in those really enjoyable places, I can stay on longer if I want to.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI know it can end up being more expensive because you&#8217;re like buying flights last minute, but I hate being on a timetable,\u201d Scott said. \u201cSay, if you&#8217;re doing a Croatia trip and you went to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/dubrovnik-croatia-second-cities\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dubrovnik<\/a>, and you&#8217;ve got one day planned there, but you actually really, really love it, and you&#8217;d rather have three. What a shame to be like, \u2018Well, we&#8217;ve already bought our flight to the next place, then we&#8217;re going on to the next place.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/new-zealand-family-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7 things to know before planning a trip to New Zealand<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/07\/20230710_Below-Deck-Down-Under_2.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">BRAVO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This season, Chambers and Scott are joined by brand-new &#8220;Below Deck&#8221; crew members chef Tzarina Mace-Ralph, bosun Luke Jones, deckhands Adam Lukasiewicz and Harry Van Vliet, and stewardesses Laura Bileskaine and Margot Sisson.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a fan of ocean-based reality TV or looking for travel inspiration for your next trip, &#8220;Below Deck Down Under&#8221; can check both boxes.<\/p>\n<p>Season Two premieres on Bravo on Monday at 8 p.m. EDT and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day. Beginning July 24, two new episodes will air back-to-back each week. And here are ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/credit-cards-free-streaming-subscriptions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">save money on streaming services<\/a> thanks to your credit cards.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to start planning or dreaming about a trip to Australia or New Zealand of your own, here are some resources to get you started:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/below-deck-down-under-travel-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stunning surrounds, yacht crew shenanigans and demanding luxury charter guests have proven the perfect recipe for a hit reality show. Since \u201cBelow Deck\u201d premiered on Bravo in 2013, it\u2019s spawned a number of spinoffs, including the popular Australia-based \u201cBelow Deck Down Under,\u201d which premiered last year. 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