Top travel tips

1. Consider whether you need to obtain Travel Insurance to cover hospital treatment, loss of luggage, theft, travel delays, tour cancellations etc.

2. Gather information on where you're going and check developments at your destination

3. Obtain the necessary travel documents and visas for countries you're visiting

4. Inform friends and relatives of your proposed destination(s) and keep in touch

5. Protect your personal information and make copies of your passport, insurance policy and credit card number(s)

6. Stay healthy by visiting your doctor before you depart

7. Take the locations and contact details of Australian embassies and consulates