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Travel Checklists for Travellers

Check the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Travel Advice 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 - www.dh.gov.uk

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.

Make sure your travel organiser can provide sufficient evidence of security for the refunding and repatriation of consumers in the event of insolvency. This security must be in place by one of several Financial Protection Organisations.

If your travel involves passage on airlines with which you are unfamiliar, you may wish to check their safety and reliability with a reputable travel agent.

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