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HEALTH
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| Cancellation
Fees can be incurred or deposits can be lost due to unforeseen circumstances
such as sickness, accident, strikes, financial collapse of carriers, all
of which can happen beyond your control. |
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Water:
Make sure it is safe for drinking. |
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you’re sure it is safe, it is is advisable to drink only bottled water,
otherwise sterilise the water by boiling. This includes the water you
use for cleaning your teeth and washing your mouth. |
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Emergency expenses
can arise. Whether it is caused by natural disasters, medical or accidental
reasons, or simply travel delays due to delay by carriers. Having Travel
Insurance can give you that extra support you need to help cover the circumstances.
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Food:
Caution when eating raw foods. |
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Generally,
raw or uncooked food can be easily contaminated. these would include salads,
unpeeled fruit, seafoods, underdone meat and even cream, ice cubes or
icecream. It is always safer to eat fresh cooked foods. |
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Hygiene:
Whenever handling food, always ensure you have washed your
hands. |
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Travel Insurance companies cover overseas medical hospital, dental and
emergency expenses. This would include medical, dental and accommodation
cost. |
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Swimming:
Avoid swimming or wading in freshwater. |
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Even
though you may see locals swimming in freshwater streams, rivers or marshes,
they could have immunity to the various illnesses which you as a traveler
may be susceptible to. It is usually safer to swim in salt water but make
sure that it is not infested with dangerous species such as sea snakes
& crocodiles. |
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unforeseen may happen with our belongings when we travel to different
places therefore we need to be covered for accidental loss, theft or damage
to our luggage. These would include duty free purchases, loss or fraudulent
use of credit cards as well as certain cases when luggage is delayed. |
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First
Aid Kit: A small first aid kit is always handy. |
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Whether
for an emergency or not, it is always advisable to have some basics with
you such as antiseptic cream, adhesive dressings, insect repellent and
water sterilisation tablets. They could prove to be very useful. |
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