Helpful Travel Tips and Advice
We've compiled these useful travel tips so you can make the most of your holidays, whether it be a single trip or multiple annual trips.
Travel Tips: Part 1 - Illness & Injury Abroad
10 ways to stay healthy on holiday
When you’ve been looking forward to your holiday for months the last thing you want is to fall ill or have an accident while you’re away. Fortunately there are a number of easy ways you can prevent medical problems or accidents arising, so you can concentrate on the important things - relaxing and enjoying yourself! More Information
What to do if you are ill on holiday - Our top tips
How to get the assistance you need and to ensure that your claim is successful. Read our top tips on what to do if you are ill or injured abroad. More Information
Travel Tips: Part 2 - Crime
8 ways to avoid being a victim of crime on holiday
We know that when you go on holiday you just want to relax and enjoy yourself, but you also need to take care of yourself and your possessions. Just a small amount of extra thought can make the difference between becoming a victim of crime or enjoying a safe and happy holiday. More Information
What to do if you do become a victim of crime - Our top tips
How to get the assistance you need and to ensure that your claim is successful. Read our top tips on what to do if you become a victim of crime on holiday. More Information
Travel Tips: Part 3 - Keeping your possesions safe
10 tips to keep your valuables and baggage safe on holiday
You've been looking forward to your holiday for weeks; you've got a suitcase full of new beach ware, not forgetting your ipod and camera in your hand luggage. The last thing you want to do is lose something or have it stolen.More Information
What do you do if your bags are lost or stolen?
If your possessions are lost, stolen or damaged while you are on holiday follow these steps which will help when making a claim. More Information
Travel Tips: Part 4 - Taking care of your passport
8 tips for taking care of your passport
Your passport is an important document that needs to be safeguarded at all times. Losing it or having it stolen abroad could prove to be a stressful and costly experience.More Information
What to do if your passport is lost or stolen
In the event that your passport is lost or stolen follow these steps to obtain replacement travel documents and support your claim. More Information
Travel Tips: Part 5 - Backpacking and Gap Year Travellers
Backpacking and Gap Year Travellers
Backpacking around the world is an increasingly popular way to spend your gap year. However, planning an extended trip with just the contents of your back pack can seem a bit daunting. Here's our guide ...More Information


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