The new report to predict the travel trends of British travellers throughout 2010 has been released. The publication works in concert with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) studies the trends behind our holiday planning and focuses on a number of key points such as value, Cruises, Increased accessibility and Cultural influences. The report also focuses on key destinations such as Dubai, Egypt, Turkey, USA and Germany.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) deals with about three million consular enquiries and supports some 75,000 Brits in difficulty abroad each year, from visiting those who have been hospitalised or arrested, to rescuing citizens from forced marriages.
The FCO has a simple message to travellers - have a great time while you’re away, but make the necessary preparations before you go. Before Britons travel abroad, the FCO advises the following preparation steps:
1. Take out comprehensive travel insurance and read the small print – for example, you may need to extend your cover for certain activities such as riding mopeds or jet-skiing 2. If travelling within the EU, get a freeEuropean Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for free or reduced emergency care – you still need full travel insurance though! Also remember, you can call 112 to contact the emergency services in any EU country 3. Research the country you are visiting before you go. Visit www.fco.gov.uk/travel or call 0845 850 2829 for the latest information, or to sign up for regularly updated alerts 4. Take enough money with you, in a mix of payment types, and arrange access to emergency funds – don’t keep all your money in the same place either 5. Visit your GP well in advance to ask about any vaccinations or medication – if you take prescription medication, pack enough for your whole trip plus a few days in case you are delayed returning home 6. Check your passport is valid and has next of kin details filled in – have all necessary visas 7. Make copies of important travel documents and keep separately from the originals 8. Make sure your mobile phone will work abroad and that you pack the charger 9. Register with the FCO LOCATE service which helps the Foreign Office to track down British nationals in a crisis. Register before you travel at www.fco.gov.uk/locate 10. Familiarise yourself with local driving laws – and make sure your licence is current and valid 11. Find out where your nearest British Embassy, or Consulate will be and take their numbers
What FCO can and cannot do to help British nationals abroad FCO’s priority is protecting the welfare of British nationals abroad and they will do their best to assist people when they suffer serious problems abroad.
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