As
a partner in the Know Before You Go campaign, we are working with the Foreign
and Commonwealth Office to do all that we can to help British travellers stay
safe overseas. Before you go overseas, check out the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel
It is packed with essential travel advice and tips, and up-to-date
country information.
below you will find tips and travel information that will help you have a
safe and enjoyable trip
before you
go check-list
We recommend that
you do the following things before you go on holiday
1.Check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
(FCO) travel advice line at www.fco.gov.uk/travel
or call 0870 606 0290
2.Make sure you read your travel insurance
policy carefully to make sure that the cover is suitable for your needs
3. For your own protection, try to make sure that the company you book your trip through belongs to a trade organisation-for example one that uses the letters ABTA or ATOL
4.Take enough money with you for the trip, but where possible, use travellers cheques rather than money, and make sure you keep a separate note of the numbers.
5. Make sure you have a valid passport and the visas you need.
6.Check what vaccinations you need in good time before you travel
7. Check to see if you need to take extra health precautions. www.doh.gov.uk/travel/advice
8.Plan to avoid trouble, find out about local laws and customs and take a guidebook
9.Make copies of your passport and insurance policy plus the 24-hour emergency number, and your ticket details-leave copies with family and friends.
10.Leave a copy of your travel plans and a way of contacting you such as an e-mail address with family and friends