Staying Safe When You Travel
Date Posted: 21/07/2023
Stick with your friends
Don’t leave anyone behind, stay in touch, keep an eye on each other’s drinks, make sure you know where you are staying!
Going abroad with your friends is all about having fun and enjoying a holiday to remember for all the right reasons:
Don’t leave anyone behind – stay together and in contact throughout the night, agree a meeting point if anyone gets lost, then go home together
Set up a group chat so you can keep in touch and share your location with each other
Keep an eye on your drinks – watch out for larger measures than you are used to and don’t leave your drink unattended or accept drinks from complete strangers to prevent the possibility of your drink being spiked
Keep details of your accommodation on you, perhaps screenshot your hotel’s address or keep an address card in your wallet.
Travel Insurance
Make sure you have adequate travel insurance
Travel insurance provides protection and coverage for unexpected events that can happen on holiday, such as:
Medical emergencies and having to be returned home for medical treatment
Lost or stolen baggage
Trip cancellations or interruptions
Natural disasters
You must buy the right insurance for you and your travel plans. Not having enough or the right cover can be very expensive if things do go wrong while you are abroad. A basic policy might not provide enough coverage for your medical history or planned holiday activities such as water sports or quad biking.
Arranging the right insurance cover only takes a few minutes and could save you a lot of money.
Declare all your medical conditions
Check that medical evacuation is included
Ensure your insurance covers all the activities you intend to enjoy
Check your insurance covers the whole trip
Share your policy details with friends and family
Pack your policy document
Information and links to advice from the government on travelling safely abroad:
Travel advice
Travel Insurance
Passports
Global Health Insurance Card
Travel Checklist