Health, Country Information & Culture

PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION

Before travelling abroad, it is always useful to educate yourself about the localities.

Prior to selecting your holiday destination and especially prior to departure please check out the guidance issued and actualised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), also known as the Government’s Foreign Travel Checklist: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-checklist

For further information you may wish to visit: https://travelaware.campaign.gov.uk/

It is recommended to check with your doctor whether any vaccinations or treatments are recommended or even required for your destination. We do not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel or incur any other loss because you have not complied with any health formalities.

Medical provision and coverage may also not be the same as in the United Kingdom, therefore please think about any usual medication you may need while away and ensure that you take the sufficient amount with you.

It is important to mention there may be differences with the use of drinking water. In some countries it is not recommended or forbidden to drink tap water, but even in the case of safe tap water it may be recommended to buy and drink bottled water while abroad.

Besides checking on health information, it is also beneficial to find out a bit more about the country, such as:

• the capital city of the country
• the size of the territory and population
• the local language
• the major religion(s)
• the brief history
• the local currency
• the usual banking hours
• the customs for tipping
• the acceptance of bank cards
• the electricity / voltage / plug
• the climate
• any clothing requirements
• the possible visa requirements

Last, but not least it is not only recommended, but also interesting to research and learn about the culture of your destination. It will not only explain several cultural differences in customs, for example why shops close from midday to early evening in some of the Mediterranean countries. It can also provide you with some ideas about sites & places to visit, what culinary delights you can experience and what local entertainment can be expected.

If you have any questions about your selected destination please do not hesitate to ask one of our professionals, so that we can assist you.

If you or any member of your party have any disabilities, it is extremely important that we make the necessary arrangements to make your holiday go smoothly. We must therefore insist that you contact our offices on 01256 533484 (or via email: info@nettours.co.uk) before completing any reservation to ensure compatibility for the holiday that you choose. You may also use the check-list for Disabled and Less Mobile Passengers:https://abta.com/resource-zone/publication/checklist-for-disabled-and-less-mobile-passengers