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HolidaySurvivalGuide

2011

Washbag❍ Toiletry bag❍ Shower gel❍ Shampoo + conditioner❍ Toothpaste + toothbrush❍ Haircare and styling❍ Airline approved

size toiletries ❍ Deodorant

Sun stuff❍ Sun lotion face (SPF 15+)❍ Sun lotion body (SPF 15+)❍ Aftersun❍ Lip protection

Beach stuff❍ Sunglasses❍ Swimwear❍ Towel❍ Beach bag❍ Flip-flops❍ Sunhat

Cosmetics❍ Cleanser/wipes❍ Toner + Moisturiser❍ Aftershave❍ Hairbrush + comb

Holiday Survival Guide Checklist

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Know the rules for carry on. Remember you can’t have sharp items like razor blades

First aid❍ First aid kit ❍ Pain relief ❍ Plasters ❍ Insect repellent ❍ Bite and sting relief ❍ Diarrhoea relief ❍ Rehydration sachets ❍ Antiseptic ❍ Allergy Relief ❍ Indigestion tablets ❍ Antibacterial products

Don’t forget❍ Passport ❍ Tickets ❍ Travel insurance ❍ Travel adapter❍ Batteries❍ Travel hairdryer❍ Travel sickness relief ❍ Flight Socks ❍ Camera❍ Memory card❍ Mobile phone charger❍ Luggage locks + tags❍ Prescription medicines

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or tweezers in your carry on luggage. Check the DAA website for a list of prohibited

items or you could end up having a very hairy holiday!

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How To Be Safe In The SunThree good reasons to use sun care products:

1. Melanoma It’s a four-syllable way of saying skin cancer, which is what you risk through prolonged over-exposure. And nobody wants that.

2. Sunburn hurts A lot. It’s like walking around with boiling oil dripping on your skin.

3. Think of the holiday pics Unless you want to look like an overcooked haddock, sunburn isn’t a good look.

Wherever you go, use the appropriate sun care products – and that means a UV protection level of factor 15 and above. Remember, that cream is the only thing between your skin and the sun’s 5500 degrees – not even the clouds can protect you as up to 80-85% of the sun’s heat will penetrate the cloud cover.

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Get It Right!Right FactorChoose the right sun protection factor for your skin type – don’t even think about anything less than factor 15. Stay out of the sun from 11am to 3pm. For more information check out www.myskincheck.ie.

Right AmountApply sun cream liberally. And often.

Right AfterEnsure you apply an after-sun in the evening to protect against dry skin. Treat any burns with suitable products and avoid further exposure.

Before You Go

• Valid Passport It’ll never happen to you, right? But you wouldn’t believe the amount of people who show up at the airport with an out-of-date passport. And remember that some countries now insist that yours is valid for six months after your date of departure so you may need to renew it even if it’s not out of date.

• Need a Visa? You may think that the whole world is only happy to have you, but some countries insist on those little stamps first.

• Get Travel Insurance! Because, you know, stuff happens: be aware of its specific conditions and make sure it covers medical treatment, accidents, cancelled flights, stolen goods (passports, cash, cards or luggage) as well as the extra cost of travelling

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home in an emergency. Check on the time and journey limits in your insurance.

• European Health Insurance Card One of the big plusses of travelling within the EU is the European Health Insurance Card, which entitles you to free emergency medical treatment, but is NOT a substitute for travel insurance.

• Vaccinations Spelling the names of tropical diseases is hard enough; getting one can be a nightmare. You’ll need vaccinations for certain parts of the world. Any GP will advise on what you’ll need for where you’re going.

• Prescriptions If you take prescription medication, make sure you bring enough to last for the duration of your holiday and unexpected delays. You should also ask your doctor to write you a letter explaining why you need to carry this medicine with you.

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• Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems Don’t carry large amounts of cash: international credit cards and your bank card (as long as it’s linked to an interbank network like Maestro or Cirrus) are the safest and handiest way to carry money abroad – they’ll work in all but the remotest areas, but be sure to check this out before you go.

• Local Currency You’ll need a small amount of it for bus and taxi fares, phone calls or small purchases upon arrival.

• Emergency Numbers Ever lost a credit card and spent an age looking for the 24-hour emergency number of the issuing bank? Avoid the hassle by keeping a separate note of it should you need to cancel a stolen card.

• Electricity Find out if you need special adaptors to use hair dryers, phone chargers, shavers, etc. and pick some up at the airport before you go.

• Mobile Phone Can your phone roam onto the local network? Always good to know before you pack it and the charger.

• Irish Contacts Abroad Make a note of the contact details of the nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate while you are abroad in case you need to contact them urgently.

• Paper Trail Leave your contact details and travel plans with someone at home and also register your plans with the Department of Foreign Affairs by logging onto www.dfa.ie.

• Email Back-Up Email yourself a document with all your important details: photocopy of your passport and ID, credit card details, emergency contact numbers and anything you may need during your travels. Ingenious and easy!

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While You’re Away

• Keep your tickets and passport safe at all times, and carry a photocopy of your passport in a separate place – or email it to yourself.

• Thankfully, really bad stuff very rarely happens, but stay in regular touch with your family to let them know you’re safe, especially in the event of a natural disaster or terrorist attack.

• Abroad is the same as at home, only hotter and with different languages: be aware of your personal security and use common sense the same way as you would at home.

• Unless you’re a rapper with an entourage, leave the jewellery, valuables and cash in a safe place.

• Familiarise yourself with local laws and don’t break them: the memories of an entanglement with the local legal system are those you don’t want.

• Don’t overstay your visa, and don’t try to work illegally.

• Be sensitive to local customs, dress codes (especially in Islamic countries), and learn a few words of the local language.

• Never take photographs of people without their permission.

• NEVER use, buy or carry illegal drugs in foreign countries. Always pack your own bags, never leave them unattended, and never carry anything for anybody else. The ‘Banged Up Abroad’ section in the bookshop is big enough without you adding your tale of woe to it.

• Take note of the local laws about alcohol. Overindulging abroad might seem like a good laugh, but there are plenty of countries where public drunkenness can cause grave offence. Also, if you’re injured while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your insurance almost certainly won’t cover you.

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What To Do In An Emergency:

• Contact family and friends at home first – they may be able to resolve your situation for you, or help you to sort it out more easily.

• If necessary, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin or the Irish Embassy or Consulate closest to where you are may be able to assist. If you contact their offices abroad outside their normal opening hours, you’ll usually get through to an answering machine that is monitored at regular intervals.

• In countries where there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate, you may be able to get help from the Embassy or Consulate of another EU member state.

Your Nearest Irish Embassy Or Consulate CAN:

• Issue emergency travel documents.

• Let your family or friends know if you’ve been the victim of a crime or suffered a medical emergency.

• Visit you if you are arrested and advance money to you from your family.

• Help you to transfer funds from home if necessary.

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• Provide a list of English-speaking lawyers, doctors and interpreters.

• Contact local police, hospitals, doctors to seek information on your behalf.

• In exceptional circumstances, advance money to you. You are obliged to repay the amount as soon as you return to Ireland.

• Help you arrange repatriation to Ireland.

Your Nearest Irish Embassy Or Consulate CANNOT:

• Give legal or medical advice.

• Get you out of jail, or get you better treatment than locals in prison.

• Pay your medical or legal bills, or for relatives to come and visit you.

• Investigate a crime.

• Deal with your insurance company for you.

You’ve got a list of essentials as long as your arm – passport, insurance, suncream, phone charger, kitchen sink… But to make sure that you actually have fun on holiday check out the tips below.

Do The ResearchAre you longing for a quiet week away, or do you prefer to be kept busy? How important are local prices to you? Decide what you want before you book, and try to make sure there are some activities for everybody. It’ll save you a lot of frustration and disappointment when you get there.

Get The Low-Down On Local EventsIf you’ve organised your own holiday, hit the internet before you leave so you know which spots are absolutely unmissable (and which you should definitely avoid). Or if you’re travelling with Club 18-30 or another tour company, their reps should be able to show you the best nights out in the business.

Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Holiday

Keep Your Packing In CheckNothing spoils the start of a holiday like having to dump half of your belongings in an airport. Be aware of your baggage allowance, and stick within the limits! Anyway, you don’t really need all those shoes.

Learn Some Basic LingoWherever you are, it’s always worth your while to know the words for, ‘Hello’, ‘Thank you’, ‘Sorry’, and ‘Do you speak English?’ It can make getting around a lot easier, as people are a lot more welcoming when you make even a small effort.

Don’t Be ShyBe cautious while you’re away, and never let your common sense fall by the wayside, but don’t miss out on the opportunity to make some great new friends. You might get some fantastic inside information on the local area.

Prepare to Fly• Arrive On Time

Give yourself plenty of time to get through security and immigration checks at the airport if you want to avoid waving at your departing flight from the lounge – allow at least two hours for all international flights.

• Watch Your Weight Hand luggage limitations are getting tighter and lighter: check the airline’s website to make sure you’re within their limit or you’ll pay double for it at the airport.

• Liquid Limits Yes, that bottle of water is too much, as is that oversized bottle of perfume/aftershave. No, they don’t care that it was expensive: if it’s more than 100ml, they get to keep it.

• Inflight Entertainment A few drinks in flight may seem like a way to kickstart your holiday, but pressurised cabins will make you drunk faster and leave you with a killer hangover.

Other Useful Tips

• Destination Time Change your clock to the destination time as soon as you board the plane: not only will you know how long is left in your flight but it’ll kick start any adjustments to the new time zone, which is helpful if you’re travelling to the other side of the world.

Winter Sports• Winter Cover

Most insurance policies don’t cover winter sports, so you’ll need extra cover if you want peace of mind on the mountain.

• Layers Thin layers of modern, insulated fabrics are the best way to stay toasty under the ski jacket.

• Panda Eyes A good pair of sunglasses that filter out both UVA and UVB rays are essential – they mightn’t help the tan but they’ll definitely prevent snow blindness.

• Sun Care Yes, it’s freezing, but snow and the sun will team up to really fry your skin: use high factor sun cream on your face – double what you would use at the beach.

• Off-Piste If you’re a snowboarding explorer type, let someone know where you’re going; off-piste avalanches do happen and the St Bernards will locate you faster should you become trapped.

• Rehydrate Exercising at altitude, coupled with heated chalets and après ski drinks will leave you seriously dehydrated, so be sure to drink plenty of water.

• Mountain Rules Ski with care. Uphill skiers and boarders must always give way to those below them. Be mindful of those with less ability and give them plenty of room. Don’t go full throttle on blue or green pistes. Don’t be the cause of an accident – litigation is increasingly popular.

Booze Abroad • The dehydrating effects of

drinking alcohol are made much worse by the heat, so make sure to drink plenty of bottled water and take regular breaks from the sun.

• Eating is not cheating! Although the heat might make you feel less hungry than normal, remember to eat before you start drinking. Drinking on an empty stomach is never a good idea.

• Measure Up Foreign measures are usually larger than Irish ones, which means two vodka ‘n’ cokes may be more like five at home – pace yourself and drink plenty of water between drinks.

• Let Loose Alcohol lowers inhibitions meaning if you drink to excess, you could find yourself in some risky situations. At the very least you’ll wreck the night out for your mates if they have to look after you when you’re worse for wear. Remember alcohol will do nothing for your looks either – you’re drop dead gorgeous until you drop down drunk.

• Water Safety There’s nothing quite like a dip in the pool to cool off after being in the sun. But swimming after drinking alcohol is really dangerous, no matter how good a swimmer you think you are. So, do the smart thing, once you’ve started the festivities, stay out of the water.

• Respect Public drunkenness is seriously frowned upon in many countries, so pay attention to what is (or isn’t) going on around you and act accordingly.

• Drink Drive Limits Bear in mind, your holiday destination may have different laws when it comes to driving and alcohol - in the US, it is illegal to have any alcohol in your blood if you’re under 21 and driving. So unless you want to spend your holiday (and more) behind bars, nominate a designated driver, book a taxi, take a rickshaw and always respect drink drive limits.

Cultural Ties• Dress Appropriately

You may be on holiday, but it’s their country: unless you’re poolside or on a beach, nobody wants to see you strut your booty in a bathing suit. Use your common sense and dress with respect.

• Stay Calm Saving face, or avoiding embarrassment, is a big deal in some cultures, particularly in Asia: try to stay calm and level-headed in all your dealings, as losing your temper will only make things worse.

• Haggling Arguing over price is one of the great sports in the world, but be sure to treat it as such: the best result is a price that makes both seller and buyer happy, so be sure to haggle with a smile and a laugh.

Let’s Talk About Sex• Who are we Kidding?

Hooking up abroad is one of travel’s greatest pleasures, not to mention one of the main reasons we go anywhere, but remember that while the world may be your oyster, it’s an oyster with rules of engagement.

• USE CONDOMS Nobody is worth you playing Russian roulette with your sexual health, so never ever have unprotected sex.

• Stay Alert and in Control There’s a fun crowd you just met who keep buying you shots all night? They’re not that great and chances are it’s not the sparkling conversation they’re after: if you’re alone in strange surroundings, always stay alert. If you lose control, you could land yourself in serious trouble.

• Contraceptive Pill If you’re taking the pill, make sure you carry your prescription in case you have to replace it.

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