holiday survival guide 2011

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N e w !

H o l i d a yS u r v i v a l

G u i d e 2011


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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- ops SunhatCosmetics Cleanser/wipes Toner + Moisturiser Aftershave Hairbrush + comb

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Insider Tip:Dublin Airport Authority

Know the rules for carry on.

Remember you cant havesharp items like razor blades


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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

Dont 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

Your extras................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

or tweezers in your carry

on luggage. Check the DAAwebsite for a list of prohibited

items or you could end up

having a very hairy holiday!


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SPF

30

How To Be SafeIn The SunThree good reasons to usesun care products:

1. MelanomaIts a four-syllable way ofsaying skin cancer, whichis what you risk throughprolonged over-exposure.And nobody wants that.

2. Sunburn hurts

A lot. Its like walkingaround with boiling oildripping on your skin.

3. Think of the holiday picsUnless you want tolook like an overcooked

haddock, sunburn isnt agood look.

Wherever you go, use theappropriate sun care products and that means a UVprotection level of factor 15 andabove. Remember, that creamis the only thing between

your skin and the suns 5500degrees not even the cloudscan protect you as up to80-85% of the suns heat willpenetrate the cloud cover.

Stay Sun SmartWith DocMorris Pharmacy

Our in-store colleagues are fully trained on the Sun Smart

principles laid down by the Irish Cancer Society. They will provide you with invaluable free advice on staying safe in the sun andrecommend suitable products for you.


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SPF

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SPF

15T o t al S u n

B l o c k

Get It Right!Right FactorChoose the right sunprotection factor for your skintype dont even think aboutanything less than factor 15.Stay out of the sun from11am to 3pm. For moreinformation check outwww.myskincheck.ie.

Right AmountApply sun cream liberally.And often.

Right AfterEnsure you apply an after-sun in the evening to protectagainst dry skin. Treat any

burns with suitable productsand avoid further exposure.


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Before You Go

Valid Passport Itll never happen to you,

right? But you wouldntbelieve the amount ofpeople who show up at theairport with an out-of-datepassport. And rememberthat some countries nowinsist that yours is validfor six months after yourdate of departure so youmay need to renew it evenif its not out of date.

Need a Visa?You may think that thewhole world is only happyto have you, but somecountries insist on thoselittle stamps rst.

Get Travel Insurance!Because, you know, stuffhappens: be aware ofits speci c conditionsand make sure it coversmedical treatment,accidents, cancelled

ights, stolen goods(passports, cash, cardsor luggage) as well as theextra cost of travelling

Important AdviceFrom The Department

Of Foreign Affairs

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

European HealthInsurance Card One of the big plussesof travelling within theEU is the EuropeanHealth Insurance Card,which entitles you tofree emergency medicaltreatment, but is NOTa substitute for travelinsurance.

VaccinationsSpelling the names oftropical diseases is hardenough; getting one canbe a nightmare. Youllneed vaccinations forcertain parts of the world.Any GP will advise onwhat youll need for whereyoure going.

Prescriptions If you take prescriptionmedication, make sureyou bring enough to lastfor the duration of yourholiday and unexpecteddelays. You should alsoask your doctor to writeyou a letter explainingwhy you need to carry thismedicine with you. I M

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Mo Money, Mo ProblemsDont carry large amountsof cash: internationalcredit cards and your bank

card (as long as its linkedto an interbank networklike Maestro or Cirrus) arethe safest and handiestway to carry moneyabroad theyll work in all

but the remotest areas,but be sure to check thisout before you go.

Local Currency Youll need a small amountof it for bus and taxi fares,phone calls or smallpurchases upon arrival.

Emergency NumbersEver lost a credit card andspent an age looking forthe 24-hour emergency

number of the issuingbank? Avoid the hassle bykeeping a separate noteof it should you need tocancel a stolen card.

Electricity Find out if you needspecial adaptors touse hair dryers, phonechargers, shavers, etc.and pick some up at theairport before you go.

Mobile PhoneCan your phone roam ontothe local network? Alwaysgood to know before youpack it and the charger.


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Irish Contacts AbroadMake a note of the contactdetails of the nearest IrishEmbassy or Consulate

while you are abroad incase you need to contactthem urgently.

Paper Trail Leave your contact detailsand travel plans withsomeone at home andalso register your planswith the Department ofForeign Affairs by loggingonto www.dfa.ie.

Email Back-UpEmail yourself adocument with allyour important details:

photocopy of yourpassport and ID, creditcard details, emergencycontact numbers andanything you may needduring your travels.

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While Youre Away

Keep your tickets andpassport safe at all times,

and carry a photocopyof your passport in aseparate place or emailit to yourself.

Thankfully, really badstuff very rarely happens,

but stay in regular touchwith your family to letthem know youre safe,especially in the eventof a natural disaster orterrorist attack.

Abroad is the same asat home, only hotter andwith different languages:be aware of your personalsecurity and use commonsense the same way as

you would at home.

Unless youre a rapperwith an entourage, leavethe jewellery, valuablesand cash in a safe place.

Familiarise yourself withlocal laws and dont breakthem: the memories ofan entanglement with thelocal legal system arethose you dont want.

Dont overstay your visa,and dont try to workillegally.

Be sensitive to localcustoms, dress codes

(especially in Islamiccountries), and learn afew words of the locallanguage.


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Never take photographsof people without theirpermission.

NEVER use, buy or carryillegal drugs in foreigncountries. Always packyour own bags, never leavethem unattended, andnever carry anything foranybody else. The BangedUp Abroad section in thebookshop is big enoughwithout you adding yourtale of woe to it.

Take note of the locallaws about alcohol.Overindulging abroadmight seem like a good

laugh, but there are plentyof countries where publicdrunkenness can causegrave offence. Also, ifyoure injured while underthe in uence of drugs or

alcohol, your insurancealmost certainly wontcover you.


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What To Do In AnEmergency:

Contact family and friends

at home rst they maybe able to resolve yoursituation for you, or helpyou to sort it out moreeasily.

If necessary, the

Department of ForeignAffairs in Dublin orthe Irish Embassy orConsulate closest to whereyou are may be able toassist. If you contact their

of ces abroad outsidetheir normal openinghours, youll usually getthrough to an answeringmachine that is monitoredat regular intervals.

In countries where thereis no Irish Embassy orConsulate, you may beable to get help from the

Embassy or Consulate ofanother EU member state.

Your NearestIrish EmbassyOr Consulate CAN:

Issue emergency traveldocuments.

Let your family or friendsknow if youve beenthe victim of a crimeor suffered a medicalemergency.

Visit you if you are arrestedand advance money to youfrom your family.

Help you to transfer fundsfrom home if necessary.


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H E L P !

Provide a list of English-speaking lawyers, doctorsand interpreters.

Contact local police,hospitals, doctors toseek information on yourbehalf.

In exceptionalcircumstances, advance

money to you. You areobliged to repay theamount as soon as youreturn to Ireland.

Help you arrangerepatriation to Ireland.

Your NearestIrish EmbassyOr ConsulateCANNOT:

Give legal or medicaladvice.

Get you out of jail, or getyou better treatment thanlocals in prison.

Pay your medical or legalbills, or for relatives tocome and visit you.

Investigate a crime.

Deal with your insurance

company for you.


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Youve got a list ofessentials as long as yourarm passport, insurance,suncream, phone charger,kitchen sink But to makesure that you actually have

fun on holiday check out thetips below.

Do The ResearchAre you longing for a quietweek away, or do you prefer to

be kept busy? How importantare local prices to you? Decidewhat you want before you book,and try to make sure there aresome activities for everybody.Itll save you a lot of frustrationand disappointment when youget there.

Get The Low-DownOn Local EventsIf youve organised yourown holiday, hit the internetbefore you leave so you knowwhich spots are absolutely

unmissable (and which youshould de nitely avoid). Or ifyoure travelling with Club18-30 or another tourcompany, their reps shouldbe able to show you the best

nights out in the business.

Five Ways to Get theMost Out of Your Holiday


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Keep Your PackingIn CheckNothing spoils the start of aholiday like having to dumphalf of your belongings inan airport. Be aware of yourbaggage allowance, and stickwithin the limits! Anyway, youdont really need all thoseshoes.

Learn SomeBasic LingoWherever you are, its alwaysworth your while to know thewords for, Hello, Thank you,

Sorry, and Do you speakEnglish? It can make gettingaround a lot easier, as peopleare a lot more welcoming whenyou make even a small effort.

Dont Be ShyBe cautious while youreaway, and never let yourcommon sense fall by thewayside, but dont miss out onthe opportunity to make somegreat new friends. You mightget some fantastic insideinformation on the local area.


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Prepare to Fly Arrive On Time

Give yourself plenty of timeto get through security andimmigration checks at theairport if you want to avoid

waving at your departingight from the lounge

allow at least two hours forall international ights.

Watch Your WeightHand luggage limitationsare getting tighter andlighter: check the airlineswebsite to make sureyoure within their limit oryoull pay double for it atthe airport.

Liquid LimitsYes, that bottle of wateris too much, as is thatoversized bottle ofperfume/aftershave. No,they dont care that it was

expensive: if its more than100ml, they get to keep it.

In ight EntertainmentA few drinks in ightmay seem like a way tokickstart your holiday, butpressurised cabins willmake you drunk fasterand leave you with a killerhangover.

Other Useful Tips


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Destination TimeChange your clock to thedestination time as soonas you board the plane: not

only will you know how longis left in your ight but itllkick start any adjustmentsto the new time zone, whichis helpful if youre travellingto the other side of the

world.

Winter Sports Winter Cover

Most insurance policiesdont cover winter sports,

so youll need extra cover ifyou want peace of mind onthe mountain.

LayersThin layers of modern,insulated fabrics are the

best way to stay toastyunder the ski jacket.

Panda EyesA good pair of sunglassesthat lter out both UVA andUVB rays are essential

they mightnt help the tanbut theyll de nitely preventsnow blindness.

Sun CareYes, its freezing, but snowand the sun will team upto really fry your skin: usehigh factor sun cream onyour face double what youwould use at the beach.

Off-Piste

If youre a snowboardingexplorer type, let someoneknow where youre going;off-piste avalanchesdo happen and the StBernards will locate youfaster should you becometrapped.


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RehydrateExercising at altitude,coupled with heatedchalets and aprs ski

drinks will leave youseriously dehydrated, sobe sure to drink plenty ofwater.

Mountain RulesSki with care. Uphill skiersand boarders must alwaysgive way to those belowthem. Be mindful of thosewith less ability and givethem plenty of room. Dontgo full throttle on blueor green pistes. Dont bethe cause of an accident litigation is increasinglypopular.

Booze Abroad The dehydrating effects of

drinking alcohol are mademuch worse by the heat,so make sure to drinkplenty of bottled water andtake regular breaks fromthe sun.

Eating is not cheating!Although the heat mightmake you feel less hungrythan normal, rememberto eat before you startdrinking. Drinking on anempty stomach is never agood idea.


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Measure UpForeign measures areusually larger than Irishones, which means two

vodka n cokes may bemore like ve at home pace yourself and drinkplenty of water betweendrinks.

Let LooseAlcohol lowers inhibitionsmeaning if you drink toexcess, you could ndyourself in some riskysituations. At the veryleast youll wreck thenight out for your matesif they have to look afteryou when youre worse forwear. Remember alcoholwill do nothing for yourlooks either youre drop

dead gorgeous until youdrop down drunk.

Water SafetyTheres nothing quitelike a dip in the pool tocool off after being in the

sun. But swimming afterdrinking alcohol is reallydangerous, no matter howgood a swimmer you thinkyou are. So, do the smartthing, once youve started

the festivities, stay out ofthe water.

RespectPublic drunkenness isseriously frowned uponin many countries, so payattention to what is (orisnt) going on around youand act accordingly.


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Drink Drive LimitsBear in mind, your holidaydestination may havedifferent laws when it

comes to driving andalcohol - in the US, it isillegal to have any alcoholin your blood if youreunder 21 and driving. Sounless you want to spend

your holiday (and more)behind bars, nominate adesignated driver, book ataxi, take a rickshaw andalways respect drink drivelimits.

Cultural Ties Dress Appropriately

You may be on holiday, butits their country: unlessyoure poolside or on abeach, nobody wants tosee you strut your bootyin a bathing suit. Use yourcommon sense and dresswith respect.

Stay CalmSaving face, or avoidingembarrassment, is a bigdeal in some cultures,particularly in Asia:try to stay calm andlevel-headed in all yourdealings, as losing yourtemper will only makethings worse.


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HagglingArguing over price is oneof the great sports in theworld, but be sure to treat

it as such: the best resultis a price that makes bothseller and buyer happy, sobe sure to haggle with asmile and a laugh.

Lets Talk About Sex Who are we Kidding?Hooking up abroad is one oftravels greatest pleasures,not to mention one ofthe main reasons we go

anywhere, but rememberthat while the world may beyour oyster, its an oysterwith rules of engagement.

USE CONDOMSNobody is worth you playingRussian roulette with yoursexual health, so never ever

have unprotected sex. Stay Alert and in Control

Theres a fun crowd you just met who keep buyingyou shots all night? Theyrenot that great and chancesare its not the sparklingconversation theyre after:if youre alone in strangesurroundings, always stayalert. If you lose control,you could land yourself inserious trouble.

Contraceptive PillIf youre taking the pill,make sure you carry yourprescription in case youhave to replace it.


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