• Clean Water
• Food and drink on holiday
• Immunisation
• Insect Bites on Holiday
• Jet Lag
• Motion sickness
• Pregnant travellers
• Safe Sex
• Sun exposure
• Taking medicine overseas
• Travel Medical Kits
• Volunteers and expeditions

Travelling Safely

Purchasing appropriate travel insurance goes a long way to ensuring peace of mind when planning a holiday. Although rare, incidents such as theft, loss of luggage, cancellations and accidents can ruin a trip, causing stress and expense. Wherever you venture, it certainly pays to think about all eventualities and take precautions before you set off, as travelling safely is always the key to a successful holiday.

When it comes to medical conditions, insurers usually assume that passengers are in a good state of health before travelling and set their premiums accordingly. 24DrTravel.com's policy covers over 200 pre-existing conditions, so that you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind.

You will already be aware of the risks you take in everyday life if you suffer from a medical condition, but if you're travelling overseas, those risks can be far more serious. As well as ensuring that you have adequate insurance, travelling safely involves a little thought prior to your trip, as well as taking some common sense precautions.

There are some simple steps you can take to ensure you remain fit and well while on holiday. If you are with a group, make sure that someone is aware of your condition and brief them on any steps they can take to help you. Simple tips such as packing medication in your hand luggage and taking an emergency supply in your main luggage can also help avoid problems.

If you have been advised not to exert yourself, asking for wheelchair assistance and help with your luggage at airports is an important part of travelling safely. Make sure you note down the contact details for the British embassy and your travel representative at your destination, store the contact number of an emergency doctor in your mobile phone and keep the address and telephone number of your next of kin. It might also be a good idea to take a photocopy of your passport and always carry a credit card as well as cash.

Any essential medical information such as your blood group and details of illnesses such as asthma or diabetes should be written down, ideally in the language of the country to which you are travelling. If you suffer violent allergic reactions to certain foods, carry a translation of those food types for those occasions when you eat out. Although emergencies are rare, this information could prove vital if the worst happens and could even save your life.

Bear in mind that failing to declare any details regarding pre-existing medical conditions can invalidate the terms of your travel insurance should you fall ill whilst on holiday. Being treated in hospital abroad can be a daunting experience at the best of times, but being left without insurance cover will double these problems and there could be huge medical bills to pay if things go wrong. Therefore it's essential to ensure you disclose all the details requested by your insurer at the time you take out your travel insurance and read the terms of your policy before you leave.

Read through our handy hints and tips to ensure that you get the most from your travels and most importantly travel safely.