| Travelling the world is one of the most pleasurable | | | | 7. Always carry the telephone numbers of the |
| experiences in many people's lives. However, very | | | | nearest British Embassy, your credit card and |
| often we hear stories from holidaymakers who got | | | | insurance company in case you need to contact |
| mugged on their trip, lost their passport or had their | | | | them in an emergency or to report your loss. |
| valuables stolen. Whether it is a trip around the world | | | | 8. When taking a taxi from the airport or in town, |
| or a typical 'bucket and spade' package holiday, it is | | | | only use the officially marked ones. |
| worth observing common safety rules to avoid any | | | | 9. Never accept lifts from third parties or do not lend |
| possible stressful situations. | | | | any money to people you don't know. |
| 1. First of all, when in your hotel, always put your | | | | 10. Do not walk alone in the streets at night, |
| passport and any valuables in the hotel safe either at | | | | especially if you don't know the town or holiday |
| the reception or in your room. | | | | resort you are staying in. |
| 2. Never carry large amounts of cash in your wallet | | | | 11. Leave your hotel or any contact number with |
| with you when out and about. It is also advisable to | | | | your relatives or friends before your trip, so you are |
| carry your holiday money in different forms e.g. | | | | always contactable if necessary. |
| travelers' cheques or credit cards and have them | | | | 12. Before you travel, always check the health and |
| stored in many different places like pockets, safe or | | | | safety information about your destination on Foreign |
| luggage etc. | | | | Department's website. |
| 3. When in the journey or walking in town, carry your | | | | 13. Take any recommended health precautions and |
| cash in your money belt as it is not so easily | | | | vaccinations if needed. |
| accessible to the pickpockets. | | | | 14. It is always a good idea to check if the water in |
| 4. Never leave any of your possessions or valuables | | | | the country of your destination is potable or to stick |
| unattended when on the beach. | | | | with drinking bottled water. |
| 5. Do not wear flash jewellery or expensive watches, | | | | 15. If you are hiring a car abroad, always check the |
| so you are not an obvious target for muggers | | | | most important traffic rules. Never leave your |
| 6. It is worth photo copying your passport and credit | | | | possessions on the car seats and make sure the car |
| cards in case they get lost or stolen. | | | | is always locked when you leave it. |