Health, safety and security abroad
Safety and security abroad
We take the safety and security of our clients extremely seriously. If the Foreign Office advises that people should not visit a particular country, then we would act on this and reserve the right to cancel your holiday. However we are sure you appreciate from press and television coverage that the political, economic and social conditions in many of the countries we feature are not as stable as we are used to in Europe. Sadly crimes against both people and their property are a fact of life the world over, and when in a foreign country it is very important to be extra vigilant and avoid drawing attention to yourself by wearing expensive jewellery, carrying expensive camera equipment etc.
Travellers have the same responsibility for their personal safety and that of their possessions, as they do at home. Kuoni holidays operate to many parts of the world, some of which do not conform to British health and safety standards. We request that all hotels comply with the local regulations applicable in their country for health and safety but we cannot guarantee that these meet British standards and therefore urge that you undertake reasonable precautions to protect your family and yourself whilst on holiday.
Health and vaccinations
Health facilities, hygiene and disease risk vary worldwide. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as
possible and ensure that vaccinations or preventative measures such as malaria tablets are taken early enough (which may be
a month or more prior to departure) to be fully effective by the date of travel. Sources of information include the Department of
Health free leaflet 'Health advice for travellers' (available on request Tel. 0800 555 777), your General Practitioner or a specialist
clinic. The advice given in respect of vaccinations was correct at the time of going to press (May 2007). However, for more
detailed information we would strongly recommend you contact your GP or one of the specialist vaccination centres immediately.
Foreign & Commonwealth Office advice
To make the most of your trip abroad, check out the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website at www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Packed with essential travel advice and tips, this website offers a wealth of country-specific information that only the FCO can provide. Foreign Office advice is also displayed on BBC2 (Ceefax) page 470 onwards or you may wish to contact the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829.
