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Lake Como, Italy has all the ingredients to make for the perfect holiday.

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Travel Health Tips

General

  • Drink plenty of water in hot climates to avoid dehydration.
  • Be safe in the sun – use high-factor sunscreen.
  • Avoid excessive sunbathing between 11am and 3pm On flights
  • Drink plenty of water on flights and avoid too much alcohol.
  • Walk around at regular intervals on flights.
  • Flex and extend your ankles whilst sitting for long periods of time on flights to avoid circulation problems.
  • Don’t wear tight clothing on long distance journeys.

Consult your doctor on the following..

  • You are pregnant or have given birth in the last six months.
  • You have a history of blood disorders, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
  • You have cancer, heart problems or have recently had surgery.
  • You are taking hormonal medication (including the contraceptive pill).

Pre-existing medical condition…

  • Check with your doctor on how the trip might affect your condition.
  • Carry with you a doctor’s letter and a copy of any prescriptions.
  • Ensure that your medication is legal in the country you are going to.
  • Notify your travel insurer about your condition.
  • Check the local climate and pollution levels and consider how it might affect you Insurance

Insurance

The EHIC replaced the E111 form in 2006. The E111 form is no longer valid.

When travelling abroad to the EEA (European Economic Area) countries or Switzerland you need the EHIC (European Health Insurance Card). If you were to have an accident or become ill whilst on holiday, this card entitles you to receive the necessary state-provided medical healthcare for free or at a reduced cost.

  • People who are normally resident in the UK, aged 16 or over can apply for the EHIC. There may be some restrictions depending on your nationality.
  • Each person in your group requires a card.
  • Travel insurance is still required to cover healthcare costs.

You still need insurance to cover you for all eventualities as the state-provided healthcare overseas may not cover things you receive free on the NHS. The EHIC does not mean that you are insured!

 

 
Useful Travel Information

Detailed in this section is useful information pertaining to travelling in Italy.


Travelling with Pets

Taking your pet (animale domestico) abroad has become more and more popular in recent years. However, before doing so, you must ensure that you have a pet-passport, relevant certificates (health and insurance) and up-to-date vaccinations/boosters including a vaccination against rabies. Please ensu [ ... ]


Travel Health Tips

General Drink plenty of water in hot climates to avoid dehydration. Be safe in the sun – use high-factor sunscreen. Avoid excessive sunbathing between 11am and 3pm On flights Drink plenty of water on flights and avoid too much alcohol. Walk around at regular intervals on flights. Fle [ ... ]


Getting here

There are a number of ways to travel to Lake Como, Italy; aeroplane, car, coach, ferry and train (or a combination) unless of course you are extremely fit and decide to cycle! Lake Como is a seasonal resort and therefore public transport services increase/decrease and timetables/fares change throu [ ... ]


Customs & Visas

For citizens of EU countries a valid passport (coming from UK & Ireland) or from mainland European countries an identity card is all that is needed. You are entitled to stay for up to 90 days. Citizens of USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand require only a valid passport. Visas are required for st [ ... ]


Getting Around

There are various methods of transport for getting around Lake Como: Please click on one of the images below: Bus Train Driving Car Hire Ferry Cycling Walking Water Taxi


To and From Airport

Public transport is the most cost effective way of travelling to and from the airports, although this is not always hassle free as there will likely be changeovers from bus to train etc. However, you can always hire your own car which has advantages of allowing you to travel further afield than Lak [ ... ]


Travel Information

Here you will find various travel information from travelling to Lake Como from UK/Ireland to Embassies and Consulates.


Embassies & Consulates

If you lose your passport (or if you need other help) here is a small list of your nearest national embassy or consulate but hopefully you will never need to contact them! If your country is not listed here use one of the search engines on the internet to find out your nearest embassy.    [ ... ]


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