Summertime can be exciting for those planning a holiday abroad. It is important to prepare well in order to get the most out of your time away. Familiarise yourself with the area you are travelling to. Is there malaria? Do you need to get travel vaccines? Have you got sun screen and insect repellent packed? Is the water safe to drink? If you need any vaccinations, it is important to organise these in plenty of time so allow yourself several months to get ready if you are travelling to any of these areas.

Excellent travel health advice can be found on the CDC website in the link below.

http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list/