‘Do your homework before travel’, tourists urged

Holidaymakers should ensure they do as much research into local customs and culture as well as potential medical problems and other hazards before jetting off abroad, a travel expert has said – and this even applies to those heading to well known and ‘safe’ destinations.While some tourists may feel safer travelling on cheap flights to Australia or somewhere else popular with Brits, Ana Ansell, director at Travelex, noted that there are the same risks no matter where people travel to.

Adhering to local advice is essential no matter where people are on holiday, she urged, before going on to say that tourists can “avoid fluctuating exchange rates and hidden fees and charges with Cash Passport prepaid currency card from Travelex”.

Taking cheap flights to Australia or another holiday destination is a great way of cutting back on the cost of a trip but essentials such as vaccines and insurance should still be considered with Ms Ansell’s advice in mind.

Written by Alex Cochrane