This year one million Britons will travel aboard for a stag do or hen party, roughly 1 in 6 will have no travel insurance and risk coming home out of pocket!
Phil Lord from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: “Stag and hen dos are all about having a great time but the celebrations can come to an abrupt end if things go wrong. Cultural differences mean some people will take offence to risqué fancy dress costumes and rowdy behaviour – so to avoid a hostile reception from the locals or even spending the weekend in jail, make sure you research your destination, and know your limits.”
Make sure you purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover costs if things go wrong or you lose your passport, mobile or luggage.
Take enough money for the trips and make sure you have access to emergency funds.
Pack your European Health Insurance Card for free or reduced fee emergency care, you will still need full travel insurance so don’t think this card covers for all eventualities it doesn’t.
Read up on your destination so you know what you can do in the country you are visiting without offending or breaking the law.
No one wants to be left at the departure gate waving friends off so check your passport is in date and has at least 6 months to run on it.
Stag dos and hen parties abroad can avoid pre wedding hell if they follow these few simple tips given by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.