Well prepared for your vacation: Five travel tips you should definitely know

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These five tips will help you avoid unpleasant surprises on vacation and ensure greater safety and comfort when traveling.

1. Check your travel documents in good time

Without valid travel documents, your dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare. Therefore, check early on whether your passport is still valid for entry—in many countries, this is six months before expiry. A driver’s license is not considered a travel document! Find out in good time about any visa requirements for your holiday destination or countries you will be traveling through. If necessary, apply for a visa early enough, preferably at the relevant foreign mission or online. You should also keep an eye on the validity of any visas you have already been issued. To be prepared in case of an emergency, it is advisable to keep copies of your documents (passport, driver’s license, credit cards, car documents) separate from the originals or to save them digitally.

2. Check your insurance coverage

Comprehensive insurance coverage is significant when traveling. In addition to international health insurance, it is advisable to take out luggage, cancellation, accident, or legal protection insurance. For drivers, an automobile club’s protection letter may also be helpful. Also, check whether your credit card includes travel insurance benefits—these are often subject to conditions. Repatriation insurance for illness or emergencies is critical, as medical repatriation can be very expensive.

3. Protect your valuables

Pickpocketing, burglaries, and lost luggage are not uncommon, especially in tourist areas. Therefore, never leave money, documents, or valuables unattended, for example, in your car or a hotel room without a safe. Motorhomes in particular should never be parked unsecured. Travel insurance can help in the event of damage, but it will only provide compensation upon presentation of a police report. Take photos or make a note of the most important numbers on your travel documents separately—this will make it easier to replace them if they are lost. And importantly, if you are attacked, never resist—your safety comes first.

4. Share your travel plans with your loved ones

Before you leave, share essential information with your loved ones: destination, itinerary, places you will be staying, vehicle details, and contact information. In an emergency, such as a natural disaster or political unrest, this can be crucial. Registering abroad via www.auslandsservice.at provides additional security. This allows the State Department to reach and assist you more quickly in the event of a crisis.

5. Ensure quick accessibility in an emergency

If you are involved in an accident or medical emergency, a prepared emergency contact list is invaluable. Therefore, write down the names, telephone numbers (with international dialing code), and addresses of your closest relatives. It is best to put this note in your passport or store the data when registering abroad. This will enable authorities or hospitals to contact you quickly in an emergency.

If you plan, stay informed, and prepare for contingencies, you can enjoy your vacation with greater peace of mind and security. Your relaxation begins with good preparation.