Travel Tips

Travel Tips

• Never leave your belongings unattended or with strangers, especially at airports and on the beach, nor in vehicles.
• Leave in plenty of time to get to the airport/port by the stated check-in time.
• If you are taking valuable items such as jewellery or camcorders on holiday, you should insure them under an All Risks section of your household contents Insurance.
• Do not pack valuables, money and fragile items in the baggage that you check in at the airport etc. Keep them with you at all times during your journey.
• Do not carry more cash then you need; use travellers cheques if possible. Use safety deposit boxes whenever they are available.
• If you need regular medication, take enough with you to last your holiday. You should also take an extra supply which should be packed separately in case you lose your first supply.
• Check your baggage for damage each time you reclaim it.
• Think before you dive, check the depths of swimming pools and the sea and only dive if you are sure the water is deep enough.
• The sun abroad can be much more powerful than you are used to at home, particularly if you are on the water. To prevent sunburn and sunstroke, take care not to stay out in strong sunlight.
• Check that the tap water is safe to drink. Unless you know it is safe, always drink bottled water and avoid ice in your drinks.
• Make sure all passports, visas, vaccinations and health requirements are up to date, and be sure to take all necessary documents with you.