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ActionHolidays are very important to each and every one of us It’s the time of the year we look forward to, where we can relax and enjoy ourselves. It is the fruit of a labour of some 50 weeks or longer, all for that precious two weeks. For some holidaymakers that is not the case. We do not expect to experience hotel food poisoning, cruise illness or holiday sickness. Every year holidaymakers return home feeling cheated, suffering with either hotel or holiday illnesses or injuries, many realising that these issues can affect their daily lives, some indefinitely. On the following pages within the Action section, we have compiled for your benefit additional, detailed information to assist and help you with information that may assist in preventing you from becoming ill or injured abroad, or to understand the basics of any illness upon your return to the UK. We ask that you read and use the information contained in the following pages. We hope this advice will not be necessary, but we ask that you refer to it when you are in difficulty. Do not think ‘it won’t happen to me’! Prevention is the only approach to travellers’ health and safety that makes sense. We would ask you to note the Legal Notice at the bottom of this page. Tails You Lose!Monday, May 19th, 2008The launch of the Airbus A350 aircraft, preceded by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner are set to usher in a new era of travel luxury, space and eco-friendly aircraft, following the development of innovative technologies. Read More Holiday Sickness and Food PoisoningSunday, May 4th, 2008Holiday sickness, for example food poisoning, is one of the most common complaints Holiday Travel Watch receive. Read More Taking Care in the SunThursday, January 10th, 2008The sun gives out a range of energy. This is called the electromagnetic spectrum, and it is made up of different forms of energy including infra-red radiation, visible light and ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Read More Safety on the BeachThursday, January 10th, 2008Remember to always check if there is a lifeguard and a flag warning system in place. If so, make sure that you know what the flags mean, especially those that may tell you when and where it is dangerous to swim. Read More Self CateringThursday, January 10th, 2008When using self-catering apartments and villas make sure you know and understand how to use the appliances provided. Read More Medical TreatmentThursday, January 10th, 2008Self-treatment is a realistic option for travellers who may not have access to reliable health care while travelling. In fact, many developing countries laboratories lack experienced personnel who can reliably identify the organism that’s causing your diarrhoea - so you may often better off treating your best guess than depending on a laboratory for a diagnosis. Read More The HolidayTravelWatch ChecklistsThursday, January 10th, 2008Under the main headings - Prepare - Action - Resolve - three checklists have been created to provide the holidaymaker or traveller with an invaluable guide for each situation. Read More |
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HTW has noted that amongst the submissions to the Committee on Toxicity (COT) it has been suggested that the symptoms highlighted by crew and passengers were akin to the condition of hyperventilation.
HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
