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Always check you have packed a comprehensive medical kit to cover all possible situations.
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FCO’s Travel Advice Service
Top Tips- Check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Travel Advice website www.fco.gov.uk or call 0845 850 2829
- Get travel insurance and check that the cover is appropriate
- Check what vaccinations you need at least 6 weeks before you go and consider whether you need to take extra health precautions – Department of Health
- Get a good guidebook and get to know your destination. Find out about local laws and customs
- Ensure you have a valid passport that is in good condition and the necessary visas.
- Make copies of your passport, insurance policy plus 24 hour emergency number, and ticket details. Leave these copies, your itinerary and contact details with family and friends.
- Take enough money for your trip and some back-up funds eg travellers cheques, sterling or US dollars.



