When planning a trip or a longer stay in a foreign country, it's important to think about what to do in an emergency. Here are some basic safety tips to help you relax and enjoy your time abroad.
Safety tips:
check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website or telephone 0870 606 0290 for information about the country to which you are going

buy travel insurance and check that the cover is appropriate

get a good guidebook and get to know your destination

find out about local laws and customs

ensure that you have a valid passport and necessary visas

check what vaccinations you need at least six weeks before you go

check to see if you need to take extra health precautions

make sure your travel agent is a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and, if flying, make sure your holiday package is financially protected by Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL)

make copies of your passport, insurance policy (including your insurer's and card protection's 24-hour emergency number) and ticket details - leave copies with family and friends

take enough money for your trip and some back-up funds, eg travellers cheques, sterling or US dollars

leave a copy of your itinerary and a way of contacting you, such as email, with family and friends,Keep safe

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