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Follow our simple Top Ten Travel Tips to avoid any unnecessary holiday disasters:
• Insurance - make sure you’ve got the right insurance for your trip. Also, don’t forget to read through your policy and take it on holiday with you!
• Travel Money - take a mixture of currency and traveller’s cheques with you, and remember not to keep all your money in one place. Use a safety deposit box where possible. Click here for Tesco travel money!
• Jabs - check with your GP that you have the necessary inoculations for your holiday destination.
• Beware of Bugs - be prepared: take medicine with you for stomach upsets and pack your insect repellent to enjoy a bite-free holiday.
• Stock Up - don’t forget your toiletries: everything from toothpaste to condoms.
• Local Customs - check out local customs to help you avoid getting into trouble (such as the local alcohol laws). Visit the official know before you go website for more useful information.
• Suncare - don’t forget how easy it is to burn! Take a hat and high factor sun cream, especially for the kids.
• Contact - let your family and friends know where you are and how to get a hold of you if they need to.
• Homecare - don’t forget to cancel the milk and papers and ask a neighbour to look after things (move the post, open curtains etc).
• Swimming - water can be deceptive: make sure that the pool or sea is deep enough before diving in!