Schoolies is a tradition in Australia dating back to the 70s, debuting in the Broadbeach Hotel at the Gold Coast in Queensland. With the global pandemic, you might assume that schoolies would be cancelled this year. But Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace admitted that they are powerless to stop the annual tradition from pushing through.
Nevertheless, going this year would not be much fun considering that organisers are required to impose restrictions in compliance with health protocols. In 2019, for instance, there were 12 schoolies all around Australia with an estimated participation of between 80,000 and 100,000 students. However, schoolies 2021 is just around the corner, and it is never too early to prepare.
What Are Schoolies?
For those outside Australia, the concept of schoolies would be foreign to them. However, it is similar to the Spring Break in the United States where Australian students who are in their year 12 party with friends and other students over a period of three weeks. The events start after the last day of the exams in November, and it has become a tradition over the years.
For this year, the schoolies 2020 is set from November 21 to 28 for Week 1 and December 6 to December 28 for Week 2. But the schedule for schoolies 2021 has also been finalised, and it will happen on November 20 to November 27, 2021, for Week 1 and December 5 to December 27, 2021, for Week 2.
There is also Week 3, but it is often the downtime as students have already gone home for the holidays.
Advantages of Booking an Agent for Schoolies 2021
The best way for you to focus on having fun is to book with a travel agent to plan your trip. Here are some of the benefits of hiring somebody to handle the preparations for you:
- Score a great deal — Experienced booking agents get special rates on flights and hotels. As such, you can save money by scoring excellent rates on your accommodation and tickets. They also have inside tracks on great promos, which you can also take advantage of when you go for your first schoolies.
- Make sure you have accommodations and tickets — More than the discounts and promo rates, the booking agent will guarantee that you get to go in the first place. Remember that the yearly event has become a tradition for students. As such, everybody wants to be there for schoolies 2021. It means that hotels would be fully booked and transportation would be a hassle. The booking agent allows you to look forward to the party without worrying about these mundane things.
- Schoolies Assistance — If you are new to the area, the locations and experiences would be unfamiliar. It is great to know that you have somebody to call when you need assistance regarding last-minute changes in relation to your trip. You will appreciate the personalised attention you get from the booking agent.
A booking agent can also offer you travel insurance, which would be helpful if you are in unfamiliar territory. And finally, the travel agent will help persuade your parents into allowing you to go. It adds a layer of protection and assurance for parents in sending their kids to have the time of their lives without their supervision.
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