| * Ensure you leave a copy of your passport, airline | | | | your important travel documents e.g. passport, visas, |
| tickets and other travel documents with someone in | | | | itinerary, travel insurance policy, traveller's cheques |
| case of an emergency. There is nothing worse than | | | | and tickets. |
| being stuck in customs so make sure you have the | | | | * Check your luggage as soon as you arrive at your |
| necessary visas for the countries you are visiting. | | | | destination. If you suspect your luggage has been |
| * Never leave luggage unattended! Not only can your | | | | damaged or tampered with, report it immediately to |
| luggage be stolen but it could also be tampered with | | | | the airline and airport officials. |
| without your knowledge. | | | | * Buy travel insurance! |
| * No one wants to spend their holidays in hospital so | | | | When selecting travel insurance make sure it includes |
| remember to get any necessary vaccinations before | | | | at least the following items that are insured: |
| you depart. | | | | - overseas medical and dental expenses (for |
| * When staying in hotels (even fancy ones), place all | | | | international insurance) |
| your valuables in the main safe deposit box. | | | | - resumption of overseas journey (international |
| * Only carry limited amounts of traveller's cheques | | | | insurance) |
| and cash with you each day. | | | | - replacement of luggage and documents |
| * Visas - organise necessary visa before you leave. | | | | - cover for accidental death, disability and loss of |
| * Credit Cards - check your credit card expiry dates | | | | income |
| and limits. | | | | Always read the Product disclosure statement to |
| * Vaccinations - visit your doctor prior to departure | | | | ensure that you are aware of all details related to |
| regarding any vaccinations or other precautions that | | | | you insurance policy, including the exclusions to you |
| may be recommended. | | | | insurance cover. |
| * Travel documents - make at least two copies of | | | | |