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Brits face most bother in Spain
25 August 2006
Holidaymakers are most likely to face troubles in Spain, according to a new Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) report
Of the estimated 16m Brits who went to Spain last year 1,663 were arrested, 1,137 were hospitalised and 11,837 sought assistance from the British embassy, high commissions or consulates.
The most common problem was a lost or stolen passport with 4,774 passports going missing in Spain last year.
FCO minister Lord Triesman said: 'Falling sick, being a victim of crime or dealing with a misfortune affecting yourself or your family can be traumatic enough under any circumstances. When they happen abroad they can be even more difficult, complicated and expensive to resolve.
'As this report shows although some of the incidents people face are unavoidable, many can be prevented with a little planning and careful preparation.'
The FCO recommends that holidaymakers keep their passports safe while away and make photocopies of them. If one is lost, travellers are advised to report it immediately at a police station and get a police report before heading to an embassy.
To avoid an accident, travellers are advised to think more about their personal safety. The report revealed that 35% of holidaymakers admit to caring less about their personal safety while abroad.
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Of the estimated 16m Brits who went to Spain last year 1,663 were arrested, 1,137 were hospitalised and 11,837 sought assistance from the British embassy, high commissions or consulates.
The most common problem was a lost or stolen passport with 4,774 passports going missing in Spain last year.
FCO minister Lord Triesman said: 'Falling sick, being a victim of crime or dealing with a misfortune affecting yourself or your family can be traumatic enough under any circumstances. When they happen abroad they can be even more difficult, complicated and expensive to resolve.
'As this report shows although some of the incidents people face are unavoidable, many can be prevented with a little planning and careful preparation.'
The FCO recommends that holidaymakers keep their passports safe while away and make photocopies of them. If one is lost, travellers are advised to report it immediately at a police station and get a police report before heading to an embassy.
To avoid an accident, travellers are advised to think more about their personal safety. The report revealed that 35% of holidaymakers admit to caring less about their personal safety while abroad.
© Adfero Ltd
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