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Travel and transport
Before you travel
Swine flu - travel advice
For the latest information check the swine flu travel advice page
Travellers' checklist
Essential planning: the top 10 things to do before you travel abroad
Country travel advice
Country travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the Identity and Passport Service
Travel health and the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
Includes information on vaccinations and European Health Insurance Cards
Travel insurance
What to look for when taking out travel insurance for your trip
Travel money and foreign currency
Advice on travellers' cheques, foreign currency and using your cards abroad
Taking your pets abroad
Taking your pet abroad using the Pet Travel Scheme's 'pet passports'
Using your mobile phone abroad
Things to think about when using a mobile phone while travelling abroad
Your rights if an airline or travel company goes bust
Your rights if your airline fails and what you can do to protect yourself
Holidays: greener choices (environment and greener living sections)
Making environmentally-friendly choices when planning a holiday
Declaring cash when leaving the UK
Understand the rules about when you need to declare cash on leaving the UK
Preparing to move or retire abroad (Britons living abroad)
Things to consider such as pensions, tax, your home and healthcare
Taking medication abroad (disabled people section)
If you need regular medication, there are some important things to consider before going away
Additional links
Passport information and services on Directgov
Directgov is now home to passport services for UK citizens. Follow the link below whether you want to apply today or just find out more
Do it online
Useful contacts
Journey planner
Plan your entire journey by public transport or car and get live travel information
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