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11 Vacation Safety Tips

Anyone watching tv will have seen too many examples of the atrocious problems that often arise as a result of illness whilst away on vacation.

Some poor soul who got struck by a awful dose of diarrhoea whilst visiting an exotic location and had a horrible holiday, spending all week in the apartment or villa. A elderly relative who foolishly imbibed the local tap water, went down with atrocious stomach cramps and confusion and still isn't well now. One of the kids gets stung by some exotic insect and needs expensive medical treatment.

It is the end of the story that makes you worried,, it spoiled the holiday, cost a fortune and deterred them from taking overseas holidays for a long time to come.

Oviously, you don't want to suffer the same, so here are a few tips to keep you in good shape and make sure that avoid the tragedy of a spoiled holiday:

Before departing ========================================== Although you can't forecast every contingency, there are a few simple precautions you can take to make sure that you all enjoy your trip.

* Find out how big an issue biting or stinging insects (mosquitos, midges, ants, wasps etc) are in the locations you are visiting. Depending on the magnitude of the problem, you may need to pack mosquito repellent and deet impregnated mosquito nets.

* Make sure to take any prescription or over the counter medicine that you or your travelling companions take regularly.

* Before leaving for the country you are visiting, make sure you see your family physician and ask about any health issues that may turn into a concern during your holiday.

* Do some research and make sure you know which vaccinations and immunization are required for your holiday destination.

Pay for good travel insurance ========================================== Health insurance policies have different coverage, so assess your circumstances and needs and ensure that your insurance policy provides enough cover. Before you start your trip, really understand your insurance policy and in particular, the limits of its coverage. If you are not sure over sections of the travel policy, make sure you get clarification before setting off. Make sure that you include the insurance policy with your travel documents.

* When deciding on your health policy, pay attention to the payout systems. Do you pay for your hospital costs upfront, claiming it back at a later date, or is the money transferred immediately from the insurer to the health facility ?

* When selecting your health policy, look out for age restrictions or medical issues that might apply to you.

* Does your insurance policy still provide cover for you if you participate in any adventure activities you have planned.

* When selecting your insurance policy, make sure you know whether each policy needs you to just use their specified doctors and hospitals.

Food safety when abroad ========================================== One of the very worst things that can happen to you on your holiday, is to get a nasty dose of food poisoning. Here is a little advice to help you stay happy in your holiday destination:

* If possible, avoid consuming risky foods. Some foods are safer to eat than others, eg. any food that has been boiled is usually comparatively safe, similarly any fresh vegetables that need peeling prior to consumption.

* Surely the most important tip, stay away from food types that are handled before serving.

* Be very cautious with seafood, in particular shellfish that may be the product of fishing in polluted waters.

Roger Wakefield is a staff writer at: Luxury Villa Retreats, offering a range of Lisbon Villas and Villas in other European and Caribbean destinations.

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