Thursday, April 21, 2011

Top 10 Things Remember When Going On Holiday

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Everyone knows what ttake on holiday, right? Maybe that's true, but it is still easy tforget something when packing, especially if you are in a rush. From travel insurance tsun protection, we've compiled a list of the top ten things we think are important tremember, but are easily forgotten. Check it before you leave home and your holiday will be on the right track.

Travel documents
If you are going overseas, you won't get anywhere without your passport. Don't forget any tickets and vouchers you have, not just your initial overseas flight but alsfor any travel you have booked at your destination.


Medical supplies
Stomach complaints are common amongst travellers and accidents happen wherever you are. Depending on your destination you might not be able tpop inta pharmacy and pick up sterile supplies, smake sure you have a basic kit including bandages and antiseptic liquids, as well as painkillers and anti-diarrhoea medication. That should cover you for the most common health issues travellers face.

Toilet roll
Not all cultures employ the same methods of cleaning up after using the toilet, and toilet roll is not tbe found everywhere. By all means adopt a 'when in Rome, das the Romans do' policy, but if your bathroom habits is one area where you don't wish tbe adventurous, you would be wise ttake a small supply of toilet roll or tissues with you.

Sun protection
It is easy tget caught out by the power of the sun when you are relaxing on holiday. Sunburn and sunstroke are real dangers that affect thousands of holidaymakers. Don't let the sun spoil your holiday. Pack high factor sunscreen, a wide brimmed hat and maybe even a sea shirt.

Mosquitrepellent
Mosquitoes and other biting insects are a problem in many popular holiday destinations. If you are not sure whether you will be able tbuy mosquitprotection on arrival, make sure that you take some from home. This is particularly important if you are travelling ttropical areas where malaria is prevalent. You might alsconsider taking a mosquitnet.

Chargers and international adaptors
The is nothing more annoying than realising that you have forgotten tpack the charger for your camera a day or twintyour holiday, but it is one of the easiest things tforget. Make a list of all your electrical equipment and make sure you have packed the chargers for each item. Don't forget ttake international power adaptors for the areas you are visiting. These are usually easier tfind at home than in your destination.

A phrasebook
It might seem as though everybody speaks English these days, but you can never be 100% sure. A phrasebook or dictionary is still a valuable tool and will help you communicate with the locals. It can be invaluable when trying tdecipher foreign menus.

Travel insurance documents
Never gon holiday without travel insurance. It gives you peace of mind, allowing you trelax on holiday safe in the knowledge that if anything goes wrong it can be dealt with easily and without huge cost tyou. If you shop around online you will find good cheap travel insurance deals. Make sure you take your documents with you, or a means of accessing them electronically.

Money
You won't get far without money, syou better take some with you. Whether you decide ttravel with cash or plastic, it is a good idea tkeep some of your money (or a card) stashed away separately from the rest. If your money does get lost or is stolen, you will have your emergency stash tfall back on.

A good book
Arguably the most important of the lot, a good book is as perfect for relaxing on the beach as it is for staving off the inevitable boredom of hanging around in airports. The only real questions here are "Is one book enough?" and "DI want tread some nice relaxing trash, or should I finally get round treading 'War and Peace'?"


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