Going abroad with your mates is all about having fun. Lounging by the pool, catching the rays and partying into the early hours.
It should be a trip you want to remember for the right reasons.
Sadly, for a small number of Brits, their holiday ends in a hospital ward or a police station.
But we’re here to encourage young holidaymakers to “Stick With Your Mates” and have a holiday to remember, rather than one to forget – and share with a few simple tips that can help you have a holiday to remember – not one to forget.
Use messaging apps to set up a group chat.
This way you can send your location to your friends if you get lost or check they are safe if you lose them.
It is easy to get lost in a foreign country. Add alcohol and sun and it’s now even easier to get lost.
If you are on the strip, before your first big night, familiarise yourself with the area. Exploring your surroundings will help you remember where you are later.
Agree a meeting place in case you lose your friends and cannot get in contact (e.g. phone out of battery or lost etc.)
Remembering where to go at the end of the night can be tougher than you think. It’s a new environment, a different climate, and drinking alcohol could make this harder.
Keep details of your accommodation on you.
Consider taking a screenshot of the hotel’s address before going out.
Or ask reception if they have an address card you can take and store in your wallet.
