Tips for a Great Holiday Abroad
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There has been a surge in the number of people vacationing abroad. Visiting a new country and experiencing the culture can be a great experience. You also have to take some precautions to make your trip stress free and memorable.
1. Travel advisories are sometime issued by the State Department if there is a risk involved in traveling to a certain part of the world. Outbreak of infectious disease or political instability can result in travel restriction. Check for recent updates to make sure your destination is safe.
2. Purchase health insurance to cover you in the country you plan to visit. It is more than likely that your current health plan (in your native country) will not cover you when you travel. Determine if you need only medical insurance or if you need trip cancellation benefits, evacuation benefits along with medical insurance.
3. Most trip cancellation plans require you to purchase insurance within a certain number of days of paying for the trip to cover your pre existing conditions. Check the requirements carefully to get the maximum coverage. Trip cancellation benefits can be obtained only if the trip is cancelled for a covered reason.
4. Always pack some extra doses of your prescription medication. Keep a file with you that contains information about your medical treatments, allergies, blood type, and phone number for your physician. Phone numbers of an emergency contact can also be included in the information.
5. Purchase some recommended travel guides and maps of your destination. Plan your trip based on what interests you. Determine how you want to travel between the different locations. Include the travel times while you plan your itinerary.
6. Try not to include too many activities in one day. Try to relax on the day you reach your destination. If you travel across several time zones be prepared for jetlag.
7. Carry enough local currency and only the credit cards that you plan on using. Make sure you notify your credit card company that you are traveling abroad. Some credit card companies will reject transactions made overseas unless you notify them of your plans. Use your credit card in reputable places; there have been several instances of credit card fraud involving tourists. Carry their phone number in case you have to report your credit card lost or stolen.
8. Practice some useful sentences in the local language. Be mindful of the customs and traditional followed by the locals and do not insult them by mistake. Carry a translation guide to assist you.
9. If you have a medical emergency contact the assist numbers for your insurance company to find doctors/hospitals you can visit. Your passport must always be in a secure spot. Carry several photocopies of it in your luggage. You can contact the consulate if you need emergency assistance.
10. Do not drink tap water unless you know it is safe. Uncooked foods can harbor bacteria so try to avoid them. While eating outside use good judgment to stay healthy.
Get ready to enjoy your next holiday abroad!
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About the Article Contributor: Suchitra V works in the US Travel Insurance segment. She often writes about visitors medical insurance and provides free tips on visitor health insurance.
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