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Are Adventure Holidays Really Safe?
Cheap flights to faraway destinations and the explosion of worldwide adventure specialists have created an upsurge in the number of holidaymakers forgoing relaxing beach...
Cruise and Ferry Safety
Going on a cruise (or even on a ferry) is one of the most luxurious forms of travel. All you have to do is sit back and let someone else do the work. It's true that by...
Cycling Holiday Safety for Adults
Cycling holidays are popular choices for active adults, but can bring with them the opportunity for accidents or injuries. While there is no way to absolutely...
Horse Riding Safety
For some folks, the perfect holiday requires nothing more than a good book, a cold drink, and a patch of sandy beach. For more adventurous types, however, that kind of...
Hostel and Youth Hostelling Safety
For many years, youth hostelling has been a good, cheap way to see the country, or even the world. You might not enjoy all the amenities of a four-star hotel, but you're...
Motorcycling and Moped Safety
Motorcycle and moped accidents are more common than car accidents, but there's plenty you can do to protect yourself whilst travelling on two wheels when abroad....
Questionnaire: How Safe Are You in Water on Holiday?
It's easy to get so excited about being on holiday that you end up taking risks you'd never take at home, especially when it comes to water. Just...
Safari Holiday Safety
Even in today's well-travelled world, a safari holiday is one of the most exotic things you can do. It puts you right up against nature, close to the kind of animals you...
Safe Camping and Caravanning
Modern camping and caravanning can be as comfortable as a hotel or self-catering cottage. It is great way to relax and enjoy the Great Outdoors and have the freedom and...
Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Safety
Underwater is another world of extra-ordinary creatures, sights, sounds and sensations. Diving can be a great way of relaxing from the stresses and strains of modern...
Ski Safety On and Off Piste
An average skier going flat out may be travelling at up to 35 mph so it is important to wear the correct ski safety equipment which includes a proper ski helmet and ski...
Ski Safety: Preparing for your Skiing Holiday
You're sitting on the chairlift, heading up through cold, bright Alpine sunshine for the first run of the holiday - and the last thing on your mind...
Tips for Travelling in Mexico and Central America
If you are preparing to travel to Mexico or Central America for the first time, the following are a few things you may want to know.
What to...
Train Travel Safety
A lot of people criticise train travel, and say it's not what it used to be. But it can still be a fast, often inexpensive form of transport, not only between cities,...
Travelling Alone: Keeping Safe
Holidays and travel with others can be fun, but for many people, there comes a time when you feel the need to spread your wings and set off alone on your travels. Whilst...
Walking Holiday Safety
There are those who love lazy holidays at the beach, and then there are those who like being more active. For many people, the ideal way to spend their free time is...
