Safe and healthy holidays in the sun
Here are some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday in the sun and avoid some possible pitfalls.
Here are some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday in the sun 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 holiday enjoyment. Here are some useful pointers to help you enjoy your holiday and avoid some possible pitfalls. Please read the information carefully and ensure that other members in your party are also aware.
Read the FCDO travel advice for the country that you are visiting. It provides essential information including entry requirements, medication restrictions, health advice, safety and security, local laws and customs and much more.
Plan and pack for a safe journey
When you arrive
Be aware and be safe
If a 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, 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.
If you or one of your party fall ill or have an accident during your holiday, seek medical advice and report it to the reception, your travel provider, representative or their local agent.
Only swim in pools where it is permitted to do so and you know the pool is suited to your swimming ability.
Swimming pools and other water-based facilities
Only swim in the sea, tidal waters, rivers, lakes and other waters where it is permitted to do so and you know it is suited to your swimming ability.
The Beach
The sun can be enjoyed safely by using shade, protective clothing, and sunscreen to prevent burning.
Excursions
Always book through a reputable supplier; ask your representative or travel provider for more details.
Pedestrians and driving
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.
Using a taxi or minicab
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.