Overseas Travel Information
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites - all the information you need before you travel abroad

Holidays Uncovered
• www.holidays-uncovered.co.uk
Before you hand over your hard earned cash, find out what other people think of your chosen holiday destination. Just select the name of the resort you are interested in and click go! Holidays Uncovered contains over 10000 real honest package holiday reviews by real holidaymakers .

Foreign & Commonwealth Office - Travel
• www.fco.gov.uk
Headers: Travel checklist, Travel Health, Travel insurance, Driving abroad, Travel money, Eat and drink safely, Tropical cyclones, Terrorism abroad, River and sea safety including piracy
This government site gives information about all countries regarding crime, local laws and customs, entry requirements, health issues, contact details and general travel tips. You can even access travel advice from other governments. There is also a section about what you should do/what happens if things go horribly wrong whilst you are away - for example if you should find yourself jail!

Directgov - Travel Services
• www.direct.gov.uk
Headers: Travelling Abroad, Travel in the UK
There is a lot of useful information here for travellers and motorists. For example, if you are thinking of travelling abroad and want to know if there are any vaccinations needed, or if you are looking for current traffic information, you will find the answer here. The public transport information section works very well.

Department of Health - Travel
• www.dh.gov.uk
Headers: Introduction, Latest health updates, General health advice, Planning ahead, Getting treatment
Information for travellers from the Department of Health regarding staying healthy and getting medical treatment elsewhere in the world.

Fit for Travel
• www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk
Headers: World map, Africa, Asia, Austrasia, Caribbean, Centra America, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
This is a public access website provided by the Scottish NHS and provides health information for travellers worldwide. It gives safety advice and details of any health concerns for travellers and all the immunisations you will need.

Airhealth.org
• www.airhealth.org
Headers: Prevention, Clots, Risk, Progress, Science
This site is devoted to the discussion of deep vein thrombosis, sometimes called "economy class syndrome" and which some air travellers may be concerned about. There is lots of information on exactly what DVT is, how to prevent it and what the risk factors are. Also the latest news and research.

Petplanet
• www.petplanet.co.uk
Headers: Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Fish, Guinea Pigs, Hamsters, Other Small Animals, Products For Pet Owners, Hard to Find ...
This site is much more than an online pets products shop, although they do sell a very wide range of pet accessories and pet food at competitive prices. Based in Livingston, Scotland, Petplanet.co.uk is a wholly online company founded in 1999 to provide information and services for pet owners. You will find here a whole host of information from breed profiles to behavior and health & welfare. They even have a children's section and a free re-homing service.
• Free Delivery on orders >£29
Essential information on taking your pet abroad

The AA
• www.theaa.com
Headers: Breakdown Cover, Insurance, Loans & Credit Cards, Travel, Motoring Advice, Driving School, For Businesses
As well as products and services for sale online, the AA website has 30,000+ pages of useful information including route finder, motoring information, journey planning, descriptions of over 2,500 golf courses across Britain and Ireland, walk and bike rides, events and attractions. The usual AA services are here plus you can do other things, such as book driving lessons, perform a car data check, or even buy a car online. They also do finance and other motoring services. Also on the site are Insurance quote calculators, car-running costs etc etc. The AA also offers European breakdown cover.

World Factbook
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Excellent resource from the CIA - every country in the world is listed with comprehensive data including a map, background, population statisitcs, economy, government, geography, communications, transport, military and international issues.

Boots
• www.boots.com
Headers: Diet & Fitness, Beauty, Premium, Fragrance, Health, Baby, Toys, Mens, Travel, Photo, Electrical, Gifts
Boots online store stocks over 10,000 items, including Boots' exclusive brands plus a wide range of products that you will not find in a Boots store, from pushchairs to fitness equipment. Click on travel and not only will you find sunscreen, but luggage, beachwear and more. You can even buy your travel insurance here. Lots of advice and information on a variety of subjects. You can also sign up for a Boots advantage card and get points when you shop. Boots usually have several online offers and clearance bargains.
• Free Delivery on orders >£40

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Overseas Travel Information Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites - all the information you need before you travel abroad

Overseas Travel Information
Reviews and ratings of quality, hand-picked, UK websites - all the information you need before you travel abroad