Native Escapes is a partner of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign.
Foreign travel advice
Stay safe and healthy abroad by taking some simple precautions. Check foreign travel advice to:
- Find out about the local laws and customs, even if you’re visiting friends and family
- Make sure your passport is valid and you have the necessary visas
- Learn more by checking the FCO travel checklist
Useful tips
- Get comprehensive travel insurance and read the small print
- Check the health risks before travelling
- Take copies of important travel documents and store them online using a secure data storage site
- Tell someone where you’re going and leave emergency contact details with them
- Take enough money and have access to emergency funds
Things to bear in mind
- When driving abroad, make sure you’re fully insured and follow the local rules of the road
- Attitudes towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender travellers around the world can be very different from those in the UK. However, you’re unlikely to encounter any problems if you research your destination before you go
- If you have a physical or mental disability, overseas travel can be challenging – information is available to ensure a trouble-free trip
