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Sharing Knowledge and Expertise

Like many of the Travel Experts who are part of our adventure travel community, addictedtotravel.com is proud to have been accepted as a member of Europe’s largest trade associations promoting Africa and Latin America, African Travel and Tourism Association (ATTA) and Latin American Travel Association (LATA).

Why we have joined ATTA and LATA

1. They create a hub for the positive development of travel and tourism in Africa & Latin America.
    
2. They are more than just trade associations, they are unique societies for those who believe passionately in the regions they represent and wish to share and promote their expertise to ensure that tourism plays a major role across these vast continents.
    
3. To gain access to support in tourism-related fields through their advisory panels who offer a wealth of experience to businesses – particularly useful to our organisation as we develop.
    
4. They offer a central source for latest information and breaking news. The response time is fast and information is quickly distributed. This enables us to keep abreast of the rapidly changing affairs of travel in these regions, and keep our own community members promptly updated.

Stay Safe Overseas – Know Before You Go

Whatever your reason for travelling abroad, you’re sure to want a trouble free trip. Many of the things that often go wrong for travellers can be prevented or made less stressful by taking a few simple precautions. So it makes sense to spend a little time getting prepared before you travel – you could save yourself a lot of problems later on.

With this in mind, we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) to help British nationals stay safe abroad. The FCO website (www.fco.gov.uk/travel) offers straightforward travel advice, top tips and up to date country information to help you plan your holiday.

Tips include:

• Make sure you have valid travel insurance, even if you’re only planning a short trip.
• Visit your GP at least 6 weeks before you travel to get any vaccinations you might need.
• Read up on your destination, including local laws and customs.
• Make photocopies of your passport, visas and insurance details and leave a copy with a relative or friend at home.

You can also find handy checklists to use before you set off and whilst you’re away. Plus it’s worth reading up on what the local British Consulate can do to help you if you run into problems abroad – and what they can’t do.

For all this and more information, visit the FCO website: www.fco.gov.uk/travel. Or if you prefer, call the 24 hour FCO travel advice line on 0845 850 2829.