What To Do Before Travelling Abroad

by - 9/26/2017 09:29:00 PM




When you travel abroad, especially when you go abroad for the first time, it can be exciting, scary, and even stressful. Ensuring you’ve saved up enough spending money and have the accommodation and flights booked can be a nightmare in themselves, but this is only the bare essentials needed to go away; There is so much more you need to plan and book. If you want to save yourself the horror of discovering too late that you missed something out, keep reading.


Buy Travel Insurance
Getting travel insurance will cover you for a lot of different eventualities and has the potential to save you a lot of money. Things such as losing or having your bags stolen or medical emergencies are all covered by your insurance. Just be sure you compare different companies, such as on insurance.me, and see what each company covers you for, as policies can be different. If you live in the UK and are planning to travel to anywhere in Europe, then you might also want to apply for European Health Insurance Card. This certainly isn’t a replacement for travel insurance, and doesn’t cover stolen or lost luggage, but does entitle you to reduced or free healthcare if you fall ill during your trip.


Book Transport
You should have already booked your flights, but have you thought about how you’re going to get to the airport, get from the airport to your holiday accommodation, and travel around during your trip. If the answer to these questions is no, then you may want to start looking quickly. To get the best deals when booking airport transfers and car rentals you need to book well in advance, especially if you’re traveling during peak time. Use skyscanner.net to compare different airport transfer companies.  If you’re planning to use public transport while you’re away, then you may want to research if there is a travel card that you can buy for the time you’re away. This will not only save you money on public transport, but these passes often offer discounts on tourist attractions too.


Plan Your Home
There are plenty of things that you need to book for your holiday itself, but have you thought about ways to keep your home secure? You definitely don’t want to add to the misery of leaving your holiday destination by coming home to a break in. You may want to get a friend or neighbor to check on your house every few days, to ensure everything is how you left it. You also need to decide what to do with your pets when you go away. If you would rather them stay at home, then it’s probably best to leave someone you trust living in your home while you’re away to take care of them. Alternatively, you could book them into a kennel, but like everything else, if you do this last minute, it’s going to get pricey, and you may not be able to find anywhere, so you’ll have to start looking well in advance. Visit pets4homes.co.uk for more information on boarding kennels.


Holidays are meant to be a fun and relaxing break, so even if you do happen to forget to book something, try not to let it ruin your trip; Every problem has a solution, you just need to find yours.




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