Travel Tips
Here are some tips to help you have a great holiday.
BEFORE YOU TRAVEL:
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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. |
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Make sure your passport, visas and vaccinations are up to date – take all documents with you, including your travel insurance details! |
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Take travellers cheques and/or credit cards (make sure you have your emergency numbers with you to cancel the cards if necessary). |
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Do not take large quantities of cash with you. |
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Conceal any valuable jewellery – don’t be an easy target for thieves or muggers. |
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Cancel the milk and newspapers at home while you are away. |
WHILE YOU ARE AWAY:
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While travelling, never pack valuables,
passports or money in ‘checked-in’ bags, keep them with
you in hand luggage or on your person. |
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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. |
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Place your money into a money belt and wear this while you are out and about. |
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Check whether the tap water is safe to drink - to be sure, drink bottled water and avoid ice in drinks. |
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Conceal any valuable jewellery – don’t be an easy target for thieves or muggers. |
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Remember to inform the local police in the event of any loss or theft. |
