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Important Documents
Spare Glasses/ Contact Lenses
We all have methods for packing, whether its a last-minute rush or a well planned activity but these handy tips might just make your packing experience a little easier...
Print this document off and keep it with your passport so you’re always prepared.
Valid for at least six months beyond your return date and have a minimum of two blank pages. Take a photo of the main page and keep it on your phone.
Visas
For all the countries you are visiting, if required.
Some vaccinations may be required for entry into certain countries. They may need to be administered a set period before you depart.
Passport Travel
If you wear glasses, make sure to take a spare pair or take note of your prescription in case you lose them.
If you wear contact lenses, take spares, along with contact solution.
Make sure you pack your sunglasses.
Vaccinations & Medication
See a healthcare expert prior to departure. Every trip and traveller requires different needs.
Your booking with us is invalid without travel insurance. You don’t take out insurance because you think you’ll need it, you take it out because you don’t know when you’ll need it.
Make sure your policy covers you for all your destinations and activities.
Make sure your insurer is aware of any preexisting medical conditions.
Make sure you are covered for emergency evacuation.
Most policies no longer cover COVID-19 related claims so take this into account.
The World Health Organisation recommends that all travellers are up-to-date with routine vaccinations including measles, mumps, rubella, diptheria, tetanus, whooping cough, hepatitis B, polio and influenza.
In the UK, most of these are given for free on the NHS. In other countries, they may be given as part of a National Immunisation Program.
You may require a booster or re-vaccination to ensure you still have immunity.
Medications
Make sure you have enough prescription medication to last for the whole of your trip. Check with your airline about taking some medication onboard the aircraft.
First Aid Kit
Either purchase a pre-packed kit or make sure yours has everything you need.
Wound Care
Bandages, plasters, strapping, disinfectant cream, blister care, anti-itch cream etc.
Gastro Care
Anti-diarrhoea medication, laxatives, indigestion tablets, oral rehydration tablets, anti-emetic tablets (stops nausea) etc.
Regular Medications
Carry prescription and important medication in your hand luggage in case your hold luggage is lost or delayed. Check with your airline that you can take your medications onboard the aircraft.
Pain Relief
Make sure to carry some paracetamol or ibuprofen, suitable for children if you’re taking the kids.
Cosmetics
Hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, hair spray etc)
Skin care products (toner, moisturiser, cleanser etc)
Sanitary products
Toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss etc
Remember that you can only take liquids under 100ml onboard the aircraft.
Travel Vaccination Record
Eye Care
Eye drops, allergy medications etc.
Allergy
Antihistamines, nasal spray, saline spray etc.
Sun Protection & Insect Repellant
Sunscreen (higher SPF), after sun lotion, moisturiser, lip balm, insect repellant spray etc.
Name
Use this table as a record of travel vaccinations/medications and the date they were administered.
Vaccine/Batch No
Date
Vaccine/Batch No
Date
Vaccine/Batch No
Date
Other Items
Earplugs, eye mask, travel pillow (you may get these items on the plane but quality varies depending on airline and class).
Compression socks
Luggage tags and locks (don’t forget the keys!)
Money belt, bumbag, rucksack, reusable bags etc
Booster (if required) (if required) (if required)
Booster Booster
Power adaptors, travel adaptors, device charging cables and portable power banks.
Travel sewing kit
Water bottle
The map below gives you an indication of the disease risks you may need to consider for some commonly visited destinations. For some diseases there may be vaccines or preventative medication available; for others there are precautionary measures you can take to help minimise your chance of being infected. Ensure you see your doctor or healthcare professional at least nine weeks prior to departure.
Asia & Russia
Disease risk
Europe
Disease risk
North America
Disease risk
Influenza
Influenza Rabies
Tick-borne encephalitis
Cholera
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Malaria
Rabies
Tick-borne encephalitis
Typhoid fever
Oceania
Disease risk
Central America & Mexico
Disease risk
Cholera
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Malaria
Rabies
Yellow Fever
South America
Disease risk
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Malaria
Rabies
Yellow Fever
Africa
Disease risk
Cholera
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Malaria
Meningococcal disease
Rabies
Typhoid fever
Yellow Fever
Middle East & North East Africa
Disease risk
Cholera
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Malaria
Meningococcal disease
Polio
Rabies
Typhoid fever
Dengue fever
Hepatitis A and B
Influenza
Japanese encephalitis
Malaria
Rabies
Typhoid Fever