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Before You Go

A few minutes checking that all is in order can prevent hours of delay or even cancellation of your dream holiday.

Passports

It is imperative that you book your holiday/flights in the same name as appears on your passport.

Some countries now insist on 6 months validity on your passport when entering their country. If you renew in advance the British Passport Agency will transfer up to 9 months remaining validity onto your new passport. So don't delay renewing.

For further information look at:-

British Passports

Irish Passports

If you are travelling to the USA, on the visa waiver programme, you must have a machine-readable passport, and everyone must have their own passport – no children will be allowed entry on a parent's passport.

 

Visas

If you have a question about visa requirements, you should contact the Consulate or Embassy of the country you are planning to visit. These telephone numbers are available through Directory Enquiries, or visit the destination guide at http://www.columbusguides.com/

If you are travelling on a non-British or Irish passport please make this aware to us before confirming your reservation.

 

Flight Timings

It is essential you contact us before you depart to check your flight is still scheduled to depart at the same time. Likewise before you return home, you must reconfirm your flight locally with the airline.

 

Baggage Allowance

Please ensure you are familiar with the baggage allowances of the airline you are travelling with, otherwise you may incur large costs for excess baggage charges. If you intend to take golf clubs, please ensure we are aware of this, as we must notify some airlines in advance.

 

Travel Insurance

Call us on 028 4175 3777 or e mail us at info@travellers-secrets.com, dennis@travellers-secrets.com for a competitive quotation.

 

Car Hire

Holiday Autos car rentalCheck a rate yourself at Holiday Autos or contact us and we will check with all our carhire suppliers to ensure you get the best deal.

 

Transfers

If you do not want to drive yourself, and you do not have transfers included in your holiday package, we can pre-book return taxi transfers to and from your hotel. Call us on 028 4175 3777 or e mail us at info@travellers-secrets.com, dennis@travellers-secrets.com for a quotation.

 

Airport Hotel and/or Airport Parking (Belfast Only)

Call us on 028 4175 3777 or e mail us at info@travellers-secrets.com, dennis@travellers-secrets.com for a quotation.

 

Destination Information

Visit the destination guide at http://www.columbusguides.com/

 

Health Advice

Please ensure you have good travel insurance to cover your trip.  An E111 and credit card insurance are useful as extras, but will not give you comprehensive cover in some destinations.  Contract us for a quotation.  If you are travelling abroad speak to your doctor's surgery or read the Department of Health's advice on recommended vaccinations.

 

Weather

Visit the BBC weather guide at http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

 

Worldwide Times

For more information visit http://www.timeanddate.com/