Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Despite Florida's plethora of intimidating wildlife, the main concerns for travelers are sun-
burn and mosquito bites.
Ensure you have adequate health insurance in case of accidents. If you experience a
major medical emergency in the Everglades, chances are you will end up in Miami for
treatment.
Most of the major islands in the Keys, including Marathon, Islamorada and Key Largo,
have emergency medical facilities.
Internet Resources
There is a vast wealth of travel health advice on the internet. Two good sources:
MD Travel Health ( www.mdtravelhealth.com ) Provides complete, updated and free travel-
health recommendations for every country.
World Health Organization ( www.who.int/ith ) The superb book International Travel and
Health is available free online.
Also, consult your government's travel-health website before departure, if one is avail-
able:
Australia ( www.smartraveller.gov.au )
Canada ( www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php )
UK ( www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad )
United States ( wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel )
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