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TRAVELLER'S CHECKLIST
To make
sure you are well prepared and have a safe holiday, the Top 10 Summary
of things to do before you go are...
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Get travel insurance
and check that the cover is appropriate.
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Get a good guidebook
and get to know your destination. Find out about local laws and
customs.
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Ensure you have a
valid passport and necessary visas.
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Check what
vaccinations you need at least 6 weeks before you go.
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Make copies of your
passport, insurance policy plus 24-hour emergency number, and ticket
details – leave copies with family and friends.
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Take enough money
for your trip and some back-up funds eg travellers cheques, Sterling,
Euro, or US dollars,.
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Leave a copy of your
itinerary and a way of contacting you such as e-mail, with family and
friends.
Checklist
Travel Advice
Get adequate travel insurance.
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Make sure it
includes comprehensive medical and repatriation cover.
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Make sure it
provides cover for your whole trip (whether one day or over a year).
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Make sure it covers
you for all activities, including hazardous sports.
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Disclose pre-existing
medical conditions.
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Take your policy
number and the 24-hour emergency number with you.
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If you have any
doubts about your cover, check with your insurer.
Ensure you have a valid passport and the necessary visas.
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Make sure your
passport is valid for a minimum of six months at return date.
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Take a photocopy
with you and leave a copy at home.
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Write the full
details of your next of kin in your passport.
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Make sure you have
valid visas.
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Take another form of
ID with you (preferably with a photograph).
Take
enough money for your trip.
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Check the validity,
expiry dates and cash available on your credit or debit card(s).
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Make sure you have
back-up funds such as travellers cheques, Sterling, Euro or US dollars.
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Have a return ticket,
or enough money to buy one.
Leave
copies of important information with family and friends.
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A copy of your
passport and details of your next of kin.
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A copy of your
insurance document plus the 24-hour emergency number.
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A copy of your
ticket details.
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A copy of your
itinerary and a way of contacting you such as e-mail.
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