Political unrest in the Middle East might prompt some travellers to rethink their plans.
Holidaymakers intending to fly out to the Middle East soon may be concerned about their safety in light of recent political demonstrations in a number of countries in the region.
Some may consider cancelling their trip with a view to avoiding disruption, but others may be unsure about whether this is the correct course of action, so Lonely Planet has compiled advice that could help individuals decide what to do.
Tom Hall, author at the publishing house, says people should take recommendations from their home nation and so UK residents must heed information from the
Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), which currently advises against all but essential travel to Bahrain and Libya.
Mr Hall points out: "If you do still go under these circumstances your travel insurance will not usually be valid should you require assistance," although contacting a provider beforehand is likely to yield the best advice.
Anyone currently in either country must leave by commercial means as soon as it is safe to do so, although arranging air fares with limited internet connection may be difficult for some.
The FCO suggests visitors to Libya make their way to Tripoli airport immediately, where charter aircraft have been arranged and more are on standby should they become necessary to ship Brits out of the nation.
Those arriving at the hub should bring water and food, as supplies from its outlets are currently limited.
However, holidaymakers must be aware that situations in unstable countries such as those affected by demonstrations can change quickly.
By Dennis Clarke
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