your holiday checklist

To help you to get the most out of your holiday we have provided the following checklist -

Have you researched your destination?

• Consult the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) travel advice, or telephone 0870 606 0290
• Research the local laws & customs especially relating to drugs, alcohol.
• Take a phrase book general & emergency use.
• Read a guide book.

Do you have adequate travel insurance?

• Make sure that it includes comprehensive medical & repatriation cover.
• Disclose any pre-existing medical conditions.
• Ensure that it covers you for all of the activities you will partake of.
• Take a copy of your insurance policy and emergency medical telephone number with you.

Look after your health

• Check the advice on department of health Website.
• Check what vaccinations you may need with your GP at least 6 weeks before you travel.
• If you are taking any medication with you, take the prescription, a letter from you GP and check that the medication is legal in the country which you are visiting.
• If travelling within the EEA (European Economic Area) apply for an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) either on-line at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers or by phone on 0845 606 2030.

Passports & Visas

• Make sure that you Passport is valid for at least 6 months after your planned date of return.
• Check with the relevant embassy in London as to whether a Visa will be required.
• Take a photocopy of your passport and leave it at home.
• Take another form of ID preferably Photo-ID.

Friends & Family

• Tell them where and when you are going and provide a way of contacting you eg: E-Mail Address.
• Leave copies of important documentation with friends or family in case of emergencies (Passport, Insurance Policy, Itinerary, ticket details).

Money

• Make sure that you take enough money with you.
• Check the validity and expiry dates on your credit & debit cards.
• Arrange access to back-up funds in case of emergencies.