***Starting December 6, all air passengers, regardless of vaccination status, must show a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 1 day before travel to the United States.*** 

​https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel/index.html

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Your health and safety while on your trip is of the utmost importance to us. We’ll always endeavor to provide as much information as possible about local conditions. However, we do recommend that you carry out some background research as well.  The information below is designed to help ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

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Government travel advice

We monitor the US State Department travel advice very carefully. On occasion, this means we may have to cancel trips or make changes to itineraries at short notice, if the advice changes. We’ll ensure this is fully explained to you, and you can rest assured that any decisions taken will be in the interests of your safety and security.

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We strongly recommend that you read the government travel advice. Not only does this give useful background about where you’re going, but it also provides practical information about entry requirements, health, security, terrorism risk, and local laws and customs.

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Personal security

Some countries do unfortunately have issues with crime and security, and foreign visitors may be viewed as an easy target. Most street crime is opportunistic, so you should take care with valuables when walking around.

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Try not to flaunt items such as cameras and phones, and keep bags securely fastened and close to you at all times. Be aware of distraction techniques such as someone spilling drinks or ice-cream on you then offering to clean it up.

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We recommend that jewelry and expensive watches are left at home. Consider buying a cheap watch to use instead when you travel. Make use of the hotel safe for passports and money, but always keep a photocopy or digital photograph of your passport in a separate place.

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Always listen to the advice of your guides and to the hotel staff. This is particularly important if you have free time and will be exploring on your own or going out at night. Local advice is always the best source of information for knowing which areas are safe to visit, the best way of getting there and which taxis or other transport options to use.

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While the chances of being caught up in a terrorist attack remain extremely low, no destination can be guaranteed completely safe. Be vigilant in crowded public places, particularly those that are popular with foreign visitors.

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Follow local and government advice during significant religious occasions and avoid demonstrations or large gatherings of a political nature. 

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Vehicles and driving standards

 

Please be aware that in many of the countries where we operate it isn’t a legal requirement to have seat belts fitted in the back of vehicles. 

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Road safety

When on foot, be careful crossing roads, particularly in cities. Traffic might not stop as a matter of course at pedestrian crossings and may be coming from an unfamiliar direction.

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Fire and gas safety

When you arrive in a hotel, do take a moment to acquaint yourself with the procedures in case of a fire, your escape routes and the nearest fire exit.

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