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THERE ARE THREE SIMPLE RULES YOU SHOULD STICK TO SOPHIE BUCHAN Money and Lifestyle Writer 13:22, 20 May 2025Updated 13:23, 20 May 2025 The UK Government is urging travellers to do three

things when they are on holiday to keep themselves, and their mates, safe. Written on the Travel Aware website, it urged anyone heading abroad to make sure your trip is one "to remember

for the right reasons" as "sadly, for a small number of Brits, their holiday ends in a hospital ward or a police station". Asking people to “Stick With Your Mates”, the

advice urged people to check the FCDO Travel Advice before you book or leave for the airport to ensure you're up-to-date with the latest entry requirements and you comply with local

rules. Officials added that a travel insurance policy was also key - but when it comes to what you do on holiday, they said there were three key things you need to do. DO THIS ON HOLIDAY 1.

SHARE YOUR LOCATION The advice suggested: "Use messaging apps to set up a group chat. This way you can send your location to your friends if you get lost or check they are safe if you

lose them." 2. AGREE A MEETING POINT In the second suggestion for what you should do on holdiay, the advice said: "It is easy to get lost in a foreign country. Add alcohol and sun

and it’s now even easier to get lost. Article continues below "If you are on the strip, before your first big night, familiarise yourself with the area. Exploring your surroundings will

help you remember where you are later. "Agree a meeting place in case you lose your friends and cannot get in contact (e.g. phone out of battery or lost etc.)" 3. KEEP YOUR

ADDRESS ON YOU If you are unfamiliar with your location, it's best to keep where you're staying to hand whether it's a hotel or rental. With a "new environment, a

different climate, and drinking alcohol", this "could make this harder" to remember where you need to go. Officials suggested: "Consider taking a screenshot of the

hotel’s address before going out or ask reception if they have an address card you can take and store in your wallet." STICK TOGETHER In their second message, the UK Government warned:

"Friends don’t leave friends behind. Serious incidents often happen after drinking alcohol when you are alone and isolated. "Stick with your mates throughout the night. Stay in

contact and if you’re staying at the same accommodation, go home together." DRINK WARNING It also urged people to keep an eye on their drinks. It warned that drinking habits and alcohol

standards can vary significantly from those in the UK. Alcohol served abroad may be of lower quality, come in larger measures, or be offered through cheap deals - all of which can lead to

becoming more intoxicated, more quickly than expected. Article continues below You should be aware that drink spiking can happen while on holiday which means someone secretly adds alcohol or

drugs to your drink, often to facilitate theft or assault. To reduce the risk of spiking, never leave your drink unattended and avoid accepting drinks from people you don’t know. You should

also stay hydrated by drinking water between alcoholic beverages. Drink at a pace that suits you, the advice warned. Everyone has a different tolerance to alcohol, so don’t feel pressured

to keep up with others. Consider skipping rounds or taking a break from drinking if you begin to feel uncomfortable.