According to International SOS, the world's largest medical, security, personal and travel assistance company, situations like these happen virtually every day. And if you aren't prepared in advance, these types of situations can spin out of control, both emotionally and economically. The key is being prepared for the unexpected in advance of traveling overseas. The following tips can save leisure travelers, and their families at home, time, money and aggravation prior to, and during their trips.
Every country is different.
Don't assume everyone speaks or understands English. You can never know too much about where you're going. Plus security at airports has increased due to the numbers of terrorist incidents worldwide. Visa, AMEX, MasterCard and Diners Club. The Centers for Disease Control's Web site is a good source of information about infectious diseases across the globe.