Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
treatment upfront, and claim
back your expenses from your
insurers. Be sure to keep all
receipts and documentation.
Make sure when you take out a
policy that the insurance covers
you for both emergency treatment
and repatriation costs, as well as
the usual lost baggage and money,
and cancellation expenses,
although some credit cards will
cover these too so, again, it is
worth checking before you leave
home. Also check that your travel
insurance covers you should you
need to pull out of a trip before
departure, something that can
and does happen when travelling
with children.
certain level of rehydrating and
maintaining sugar levels, be sure
you and your children take in
lots of water. If you are unsure
on how much water is enough to
keep your babies, toddlers or
older children hydrated in
Turkey's often extreme tempera-
tures, be sure to take your doc-
tor's advice before you travel.
Although tap water is generally
safe to drink because it is chlori-
nated, you may prefer to drink
bottled water. Supermarkets,
grocery stores and kiosks all sell
bottled water cheaply.
Care with fruit, ice cream & ice
Similarly, supermarkets sell fruit,
which is generally safe to eat
because, in all likelihood, it will
have been washed in chlorinated
water. However, for extra reas-
surance and to avoid any stom-
ach upsets, always wash it again
before you or your children eat
it. Consuming ice cubes or ice
creams can be a hazard in all
very hot countries. Although ice
cubes will probably again have
been made with chlorinated
water, to be extra safe, try mak-
ing your own using bottled
water. Try to avoid 'homemade'
ice cream - it is probably safest
to stay with brands, which are
readily available, especially in the
tourist areas of the Aegean and
the Mediterranean, the Marmara
region and Istanbul.
Staying Healthy
Inoculations
Prior to travelling to Turkey it is
recommended that you have a
few basic inoculations, especially
if you are planning to venture
into rural areas. Be aware that
Bird Flu, or Avian Influenza, has
been reported in Turkey. The
usual inoculations are polio,
typhoid, tetanus and diphtheria,
and possibly hepatitis A and B,
but always take your doctor's
advice, especially if your children
are babies or very young.
Staying hydrated
Always drink plenty, especially if
you are staying in the Aegean,
Mediterranean and inland areas
during the hot summer months,
as it is easy to get dehydrated.
Children always seem to have a
preference for fizzy drinks, and
although they are good for a
Sun protection
Another hazard is the sun.
Always wear plenty of high-fac-
tor sun protection cream, and if
your children like to swim or go
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