How to avoid problems on vacation and avoid calling your travel insurance?

How to avoid problems on vacation and avoid calling your travel insurance?

Holidays are often synonymous with carelessness, yet the risks of contracting an illness or having an accident exist, especially in a foreign country. However, taking certain precautions, which are often just common sense, significantly reduces the need to use travel insurance.

 

Health tips

 

To prevent the risks related to his state of health, it is recommended to undergo a medical check-up before leaving. By informing his doctor precisely about the mode of travel chosen, the country, the purpose and the duration of the trip, he will be able to decide if your state of health allows you to make this stay. Such a precaution is all the more important for a person undergoing medical treatment.

 

In addition to updating vaccines, a well-made travel pharmacy kit is an essential tool for the whole family. Its content must be adapted to the specificities of the country of destination and to the needs of each (children, the elderly, pregnant women, etc.). It must contain, in addition to the basic necessities, tablets to purify the water   and insect repellents. Do not hesitate to ask your doctor for advice on medications and additional accessories to bring.

 

Food advice

 

Some precautions are useful, especially in tropical countries. This is why it is necessary to ensure:

 

Drink only purified, boiled or capped bottled water. Even in hot weather, ice cubes are often to be avoided.

Do not consume unpeeled fruit and avoid fresh fruit juices if you are unsure of the hygienic conditions under which they are prepared.

Prefer, in general, well-cooked foods.

Wash hands regularly with clean water, especially before eating.

Sports Travel Tips

 

Athletes should not overestimate their level. It is important to adapt the circuits or the activities practiced to their performance. For very physical activities, try to avoid the hottest hours of the day. Having the right equipment often reduces unnecessary risks.

 

Tips for road trips

 

In order to avoid the possibility of an accident as much as possible, it is necessary, before undertaking such a trip, to have your vehicle serviced. It is also important not to overload the vehicle and to secure luggage or bicycles behind or on the roof. The day before departure, it is advisable to eat light, not to consume alcohol and to rest. During the journey, it is useful to plan regular breaks and, if possible, to change the driver from time to time.

 

Family Travel Tips

 

Traveling as a family requires taking into account a greater number of risks, especially with young children . Choosing the right destination, accommodation and length of stay are important prevention elements to consider because a suitable climate, sufficient comfort, the presence of medical infrastructure on site and an appropriate adaptation time will contribute to well-being. of each one.

 

In short, whatever the type of trip undertaken, "prevention is better than calling your travel insurance". In order to prevent a small incident, insignificant at first glance, from subsequently turning into a nightmare, caution is still required.

 

Have a good trip !