Health

The E111 form is no longer valid. You will now need a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to receive free or reduced...

We do advise travellers to take out insurance even if they are travelling to the EU. Although emergency treatment...

If you have proper insurance, the insurance company should pay such fees. If not, the cost will fall to...

See what vaccinations you need for certain destinations with your GP at least six weeks before you travel...

Quite a lot of package holiday resorts, especially in Europe, have a fairly high level of water quality. But if you are unsure...

It is best to slowly introduce yourself to any food you are not familiar with. It is always wise to take a number of food safety precautions...

Strict quarantine laws exist with regard to the import and export of animals. Rabies is a serious hazard and can be contracted from all sorts of animals both wild and domestic...

Many countries have widely different immunisation entry requirements - it is best to consult your travel agent or GP well before departure to ensure that...

You should take care in the sun. Even when it's cloudy you can burn. Babies and children are particularly susceptible to sunburn and high factor sun protection is essential...