Overseas Handbook

Find out what you need to know and do before you go on holiday.

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Before you go

You're booked and ready to go. Use our checklist to make sure you're packing the right stuff and you haven't forgotten anything.

Health

Feeling good is an important part of your holiday. Check here on how to avoid health problems while you are away or if you have any special needs.

Safety

Keep safe and sound while you are away with our checklist from safety in the water to what to do if you get into trouble.

Special requirements

If you have special requirements when you are travelling - if you are alone, with a baby or a pet or if you are getting married - then we have advice to make your journey easier.

Eating and drinking

Handy tips on eating and drinking safely while you are away.

Getting there

The nitty gritty on airports, ports, car hire and driving abroad.

When you are there

Take pictures, phone home, set up a tent. Advice to take on holiday with you.

Money matters

You may have paid for your holiday but there are still money matters to consider. This is your guide to spending insurance and taxes.

Children

Thinking ahead is the key for keeping children happy on holiday. We have games, picnic ideas and tips on packing.

Things to do now

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Date selection

Select a date either by clicking the calendar icon or by typing in a date in the fomrat dd/mm/yy.

Depart:

Click to select a date using the calendar

If you can be flexible about when you travel, use the '+/-' box to choose by how much.

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Then select the length of holiday you want using the 'For' box.

For:

Destination selection

Choose where you want to fly from in the 'From' box.

From:

The 'To' boxes will update with the available destinations from your chosen airport(s).

You can also choose to type in a destination name.

To:

Resort:

or enter your own...

Guest and accommodation details

Enter the number of adults and children in your party- this is important as it can affect the availability of holidays because of the numebr of rooms you'll need.

Adults: