Safe and healthy holidays in the snow
Here are some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday in the snow and avoid some possible pitfalls.
Here are some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday in the snow and avoid some possible pitfalls.
Going on holiday is exciting!
New surroundings, experiences and cuisine. While relaxing and letting your guard down is all part of the holiday experience, you may encounter difficulties that could affect your enjoyment. This gives you some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday and avoid some possible pitfalls. Please read the information and ensure all the members in your party are also aware.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Read the FCDO travel advice for the country that you are visiting. It provides essential information including entry requirements, health advice, safety and security, local laws and customs and much more.
Travel Insurance
Plan and pack for a safe journey
When you arrive
Be aware and safe
If fire occurs
Balconies, corridors and walkways
If a security incident occurs
If you are caught up in an incident and are not sure what action to take, follow the guidance to ‘Run, Hide and Tell’ which can be applied to many places and situations both at home and overseas.
For further information about Run, Hide, Tell visit the Counter Terrorism Policing website.
Swimming pools
Sauna and spa pool facilities
Be aware of snow and large icicles falling from gables and the top of buildings.
Care in the sun
Care in the cold
High altitude acclimatisation
On the piste
The International Ski Federation’s FIS Rules of Conduct
Excursions
Pedestrians and driving
Using a taxi or minicab
Alcohol and drugs
Be alert to personal safety issues and remember that alcohol or drug use may increase the risk of accidents and injuries and can invalidate travel insurance claims.
The above information is also available as a handy credit card-sized z-card to take on holiday with you. Ask your ABTA Member travel company to order you one through our Marketing toolkit. It can also be downloaded as a PDF below.