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Travel Tips from 1Stop Travel Insurance

1Stop Travel Insurance have put together some useful travel tips to help you to enjoy your holiday and be safe and well at all times

1.    Leave plenty of time to get to the airport / port by the stated check-in time. Please check your vehicle, traffic conditions and / or the running of public transport before you leave.

2.   Make sure that you take all necessary documents with you and ensure that your passport, visas, vaccinations and health requirements are up to date and conform to local regulations.

3.   If you need to take regular medication, make sure you have enough with you to last your holiday and any delays that may occur. You should also take a spare supply packed separately from your main supply in case you lose your first supply.

4.   If you are taking valuable belongings on holiday such as jewellery or a camera you should consider covering them under your household contents insurance. Many insurance companies agree to extend the cover to include valuables whilst on holiday.

5.   Do not pack valuables, money, electrical equipment or fragile items into check-in baggage. Keep these items with you at all times.

6.   Never leave your belongings unattended or with strangers, especially on beaches or at airports, nor in vehicles.

7.   Carry cash only for immediate requirements and use travellers cheques or credit cards wherever possible. Also, use safety deposit boxes if there are available.

8.   Check your baggage for damage each time you reclaim it.

9.   We recommend that you drink bottled water whilst abroad. Even in relatively safe places your body will not be used to the local tap water.

10. Make sure you avoid ice in your drinks.

11.  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, stay out of strong sunlight and drink plenty of (bottled) water.

12. Think before you dive into swimming pools and the sea. Check the depth and for dangerous objects in the water. Do not drink alcohol and swim.