Check out destinations before travelling, holidaymakers warned
Monday, December 29, 2008People going on their holidays should check the travel advice for their destination, as well as taking any necessary health precautions before jetting off, it has been suggested.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) found that countries which do not use the euro, such as Egypt and Mexico, will see more bookings next year as people try to save money on their holidays.
Indeed, the organisations attest that the number of people going to Egypt has risen by 38 per cent in the last year.
"Over the past few years we have seen travellers becoming more adventurous and travelling further afield and this will continue in 2009," said Frances Tuke from Abta.
However, she added that holidaymakers should always check foreign office advice, get health advice, research driving laws and have access to emergency funds before travelling in order to be adequately prepared and in case something goes wrong.
A recent poll carried out by Saga found that 55 per cent of people are eager to try new foods on their holidays, while ten per cent try wearing traditional clothing.
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