BEFORE YOU TRAVEL:

• Obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) after checking out the EHIC Information site www.ehic.org.uk and follow the instructions on it if you are travelling to a European Member country - this will ensure that you have easy access to healthcare in that country.


• Make sure your passport or visas or vaccinations are up to date - take all documents with you, including your travel insurance details!


• Take travellers cheques and/or credit cards (make sure you have your emergency numbers with you to cancel the cards if necessary).


• Don't take large quantities of cash with you.
  
  
• Conceal any valuable jewellery - don't be an easy target for thieves or muggers.
  
  
• Cancel the milk and newspapers at home while you're away.

WHILST YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY:

• While travelling, never pack valuable, passports or money in 'checked-In' bags, keep them with you in hand luggage or on your person.


• At your hotel, keep valuables and cash in a safe deposit box or in the hotel safe if available. Some hotels will allow you to book a safety deposit box in advance or will have them installed in bedrooms.


• Place your money into a money belt and wear this while you are out and about.
  
  
• Check whether the tap water is safe to drink - to be sure drink bottled water and avoid ice in drinks.
  
  
• Remember to inform the local police in the event of any loss or theft.