Be Travel Smart

04/09/2024

Need a new passport we will be guiding you how to do it over the next week or so.

IMPORTANT LINKS:

Passport lost or stolen
https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport

Passport renewal
https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport/renew

Passport fees
https://www.gov.uk/passport-fees

Do you need your Passport renewing ?
Do you know how long the validity needs to be on your Passport before you go on holiday.
Have you lost your Passport ?
How much is a Passport ?

Do you need a visa ?
We can help point you in the right direction.

Be Wise Travel Smart👍

How much it costs to renew or get a new adult or child passport and ways you can pay

04/09/2024

Booking your summer holiday 2025? ✈️

Advantages to booking early. 👇👇

☀️more choice ✔️
✈️cheaper prices ✔️
🌞free child places ✔️
😄more ways to spread the cost ✔️
🐶space for pet in kennel/cattery ✔️
✈️time for research and allow for prep/passports visas etc ✔️
🏖allows time to get best price travel insurance ✔️
🚙discount on car parking if booking in advance ✔️
👨‍🔬time to get vaccinations ✔️

And MOST IMPORTANTLY
plenty of time for us to help you 👍

Be wise Travel Smart 👍

04/09/2024

We agree don’t you ?

03/09/2024

When David Coulthard compares aviation with Formula 1
Take a look Wizz Air
David Coulthard
Love it!
Wonder what he thought looks like a great day… 🤣😎

03/09/2024

Good old Jarvis the Medical Detection Dogs took to the skies !

Wonder if the cabin crew did “Paws to manual and cross check !”

What a day!!
Be wise stay safe and travel smart 🐶👍




easyJet

02/09/2024

We are going to ask each airport to comment on their security measures and which scanners they have to help you all!

Let’s see who responds below!

London Gatwick
London Stansted Airport
London Luton Airport
London City Airport
Birmingham Airport
Cardiff Airport
Bristol Airport
Manchester Airport
Glasgow Airport
East Midlands Airport

Fingers crossed we get a reply…..🤞

Be wise stay safe and travel smart👍

02/09/2024

Dublin Airport
Different scanners different rules !
Take a look hope this explains
Be wise stay safe and travel smart!

02/09/2024

Great news about East Midlands airport upgrading their scanners !
For now still prepare for security as normal.
Be wise stay safe and travel smart 👍

02/09/2024

Don’t forget our chat groups 👇👇
Here to help and guide you
Have a look ……
See if you can find them..

Passports and Visas
Technology and gadgets
Destinations
Car parking at airports
UK airports
Travelling with a Disability
Travelling with children
In flight
Fear of flying
Security
Long haul
General holiday chat
Lost and found

Time to share or ask anything you want in relation to your travel requirements✈️

All of our chat groups are private ..

Be wise Travel Smart 👍

02/09/2024

Did you know
Camouflage clothing is illegal for adults and children in Barbados
Don’t get caught out..

31/08/2024

Tell a friend about Be Travel Smart
this weekend
Great news and lots of tips

31/08/2024

Have you been poorly?
Are you unsure whether you can fly?

Some diseases like chickenpox have an incubation period. 👇👇👇

We always suggest telling the airline first and it may be that you just need a Fitness to fly letter from your GP to show the airline.

Be wise Travel Smart 👍
National Travel Health Network and Centre

Travel health advice relating to air travel.

31/08/2024

Who has managed to get Oasis tickets ?
Who is travelling the furthest ?
Let us know below
👇

31/08/2024

Great offer from Hollie Guard..
Do you know anyone returning to school university….
Keep them safe get this amazing app for their phones at a reduced rate only until 11th September ..
Well done Hollie Gazzard Trust

📚 With many students returning to school/college next week, we have reduced the price of Hollie Guard Extra, our 24/7 alert monitoring subscription, by 50%, meaning you can upgrade for as little as £3.99 a month. Offer ends 11th of Sept.

If you would like to gift an annual subscription to a loved one for the next academic year, gift boxes can be purchased at hollieguard.com

Upgrade in the app, download today: https://buff.ly/3igBgRO

31/08/2024

We are looking at doing tips for certain destinations and are looking at teaming up with a holiday/travel company to promote the posts of the destinations we will be covering!

Anyone interested ??

Hays Travel
Jet2.com & Jet2holidays

Be travel smart …👍


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Get great value and first-rate service when you fly with award-winning Jet2.com. Friendly flight times to sun, city and ski destinations are all yours to enjoy.

31/08/2024

Mpox….
What it is …where it is and lots more…
👇

Advice for and health professionals on ; https://tinyurl.com/mrbb8uu4

31/08/2024

You MUST contact the airline you are travelling with and explain your disability, and this must be done as soon as possible to make them aware of your requirement.

It is worth remembering that airlines are obliged to carry two pieces of mobility equipment free of charge. We will talk about travelling with a wheelchair later👍

Information you need to tell the airline 👇

Do you need assistance to the aircraft?✔️
Do you need to sit near to a toilet? ✔️
Are you travelling with medication? ✔️
If you are, don’t forget to get a letter from your GP to say how essential this medication is.
Will you need oxygen onboard? ✔️
Are you fearful of flying? ✔️

These are some of the things that the airline will need to know so they can honour your request.

Here is a list of the airlines and airports 👇

Information for your journey, dealing with travel problems and applying for a display

31/08/2024

Spread the word…📢

“Let them know you love to go…!”

Anywhere you love to go let them know about AccessAble .. and the great work they do.

Can you help us to spread the word about Detailed Access Guides?

All you need to do is order our purple postcards - as modelled here by our Ambassador Ross A Life on Wheels and lovely Ralph 🐶.

Give the cards to the places and spaces you love to go to.

The card will let them know about our expertise, the difference Detailed Access Guides can make and how we can work together. Helping more disabled people to visit new places with confidence.

Order yours today: https://www.accessable.co.uk/organisations/get-involved-encourage-your-favourite-venues-to-get-a-detailed-access-guide



Alt text: A purple text graphic reads: 'Can you help to spread the word about our Detailed Access Guides?' Ross Lannon is sitting inside with his dog Ralph on his lap, smiling at the camera and holding AccessAble's recommendation postcard.

31/08/2024

Travelling with a Disability ?

Please share with anyone who needs this info

📆Here is the checklist that will help you request the help you need.

Print it off, fill it in then hand it out to those that will help you on your travel journey so EASY ✔️

Be wise stay safe and Travel Smart 👍
www.betravelsmart.uk

AccessAble 👍

https://www.abta.com/sites/default/files/media/document/uploads/Checklist%20for%20disabled%20and%20less%20mobile%20passengers%2010042018.pdf

31/08/2024

Did you know about AccessAble ?

Those with reduced mobility and accessibility needs know how going out is stressful and daunting and needs careful planning.

(originally Disabled Go) changed this by developing an app that helps create awareness of accessible venues. Steps, widths of doorways, accessible toilets, lighting levels, hearing loops - more facts, figures and photographs, to empower the individual to make their own choices of where they feel comfortable to go to.

Our aim here at Be Travel Smart , is to help those who travel, be smarter and wiser about how they make their travel choices.

After trying out the Accessable website and free mobile app – particularly airport access guides, it made perfect sense to help promote this wonderful organisation.

Anything that makes going out easier especially through airports in the UK.

To allow travel to play a part in people’s lives, who normally would find travel a challenge.

We can feel proud we have played a very small part in helping raising awareness.

Please spread the word on AccessAble.

Be wise Travel Smart 👍

31/08/2024

Great news that AccessAble have reached London Gatwick
Absolutely amazing 👍

We know that everyone's accessibility needs are different, and an airport like London Gatwick can be a challenging place to navigate.

That's why we have partnered with AccessAble to launch a series of bespoke Detailed Access Guides, which will help passengers make decisions about what assistance they may require when travelling through the airport.

The guides cover 30 different areas of London Gatwick, and provide a range of information from flooring types and step-free access, to walking distances and noise levels.

Read more about the partnerships and discover the brand-new guides here: https://www.mediacentre.gatwickairport.com/news/london-gatwick-launches-detailed-guides-for-passengers-to-boost-airport-accessibility-8b14f-40f32.html

24/08/2024

Understanding how your Circadian rhythm affects your sleep patterns
Especially when travelling !
👇
If you have any questions about tips for long haul let us know..
We will try and advise and signpost you if we can ..
Be wise stay safe and travel smart 👍

OPTIMISING YOUR CIRCADIAN RHYTHM 🕐

Your circadian rhythm is a 24-hour internal clock regulating sleep and alertness. Morning sunlight keeps it on track, while screen time at night can disrupt it. Everyone's rhythm is unique—some of us are early risers, others are night owls.

Disruptions in your circadian rhythm is of concern because it can lead to health issues, including mood affect, sleep disorders and depression. It is important to note that melatonin and body temperature changes help regulate sleep. So if you are looking to combat jet lag, you need to sync with local time and get natural light!

Regular meals and a consistent sleep schedule support a stable circadian rhythm and will have a positive affect on your overall health and wellness in a profound and significant way. Of course, seasonal changes can affect it, but light therapy can help.

Take a close look at our graphic and start thinking about ways you can support your circadian rhythm by getting sunlight in the morning, limiting caffeine in the afternoon, dimming lights after dinner and ceasing screen use before bed. These are all simple but highly effective ways to help optimise your sleep quality and your performance while awake!

Respect your natural clock to respect your health and wellbeing today 👌

24/08/2024

Last week or two of holidays
So please don’t forget 👀

PERSONAL SAFETY whilst away on holiday

✅Once in your hotel room, always use your ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign, whether you are in your room or not.
✅Use your peepholes and keep the chain on the door, when opening it.
❌Do not leave valuable items out on show. They do and can go missing!
✅Use your safe, or lock items in your suitcase, to stop temptation.
Travel insurance will want to know you have used your safe, so if the safe isn’t working- address it with the hotel or you may risk being uninsured.
✅Leave you room lights on, even if you are out in the evening.
✅Any magnetic strip card can be used to place in the key card slot, to keep the power on in the room. This is also ideal to keep the air con on if you are out for a short while and need the room cold for when you return.
✅Check the balcony doors and external doors LOCK securely before you unpack, including any adjoining doors to rooms next to yours.
✅Don't be afraid to ask to move rooms if you are unhappy about the security aspect of your room. Before you unpack!
✅Be aware of your surroundings, know your exit route and don't give your room numbers out loudly at the bar. People can overhear and will know your room is empty. This is the same with your room key, don’t leave it on show on the bar.
✅If you are worried about getting into a taxi on your own, you can always send a screenshot to your email address of the car reg. If they are a trusted taxi company they won’t mind.
❌Some of us like to pack our cases the day before we leave, just beware that once packed you will be unaware if anything was to go missing from your case until you get back home. So please lock your case, when you leave the room.
✅If you do have anything stolen from your hotel room make sure you get a crime ref for your travel insurance. Report it to the hotel and the local police.

Be wise stay safe and Travel Smart 👍

24/08/2024

Just want to get in early before you start Christmas shopping …🤣

24/08/2024

Tips for travelling ❤️
Do you have any tips you can share ?
Here’s ours…..

✈️ Please allow enough time.
Short haul 2-3 hours
Long haul 3-3.5 hours

✈️Check you are organised with all travel documents in a folder. Including car parking information. (Create a back up file on your phone -Take photo of passports, insurance docs etc etc)

✈️We recommend preparing a document before you travel with everyone’s passport details- this is especially handy if you have to fill in paperwork - visas etc! Rather than having to get each passport out and find the info. We also recommend you look up emergency numbers for credit cards before you travel if you have to cancel them

✈️ Hand luggage - liquid ruling.
Have a separate clear bag ready to place 100ml liquids inside -max 1000ml
Bag must be sealable
TIP- Buy essential toiletries liquids airside in Boots!

✈️ Be aware of Security ruling, be prepared to remove coats, jackets,metal jewellery, belts and shoes!
TIP- You can do this in the queue as you are waiting !

✈️Phones, laptops, I pads, hair straighteners, present them separately !
TIP - remember charger!
TIP- I would place a sticker on any Electronic device with a contact number/email address on. So many of these items look the same. You would want to make sure yours can be easily traced to you if found or picked up in error!

✈️Surprising how many black and blue suitcases there are! 🤣
TIP - Place coloured band/ribbon/scarf on the HANDLE on your suitcase to make sure it stands out. Stops it being picked up accidentally. You can easily spot it when it comes through on the carousel

If you are going away - Have a lovely holiday and Enjoy ….. 🏖

Oh and don’t forget to send us a photo.😜

Be wise stay safe and travel smart 👍
www.betravelsmart.uk

Travel advice on passports & visas, currency, disabilities, fitness to fly, medicines, health, children, security, damaged & lost baggage & delayed flights.

24/08/2024

What is ATOL protection?
Do you know?

24/08/2024

What is your top tip when travelling ?

24/08/2024

Another Top tip✔️

When getting your foreign currency always get it in small denominations-

it’s so much easier when you are on holiday to pay for things 💰💷💵💶💵💰

Be wise stay safe and Travel Smart 👍

24/08/2024

Todays
TOP TIP 👍

🎒Lost Baggage ? 🧸
👜Damaged baggage ?
🎒Delayed baggage ?
👜Don’t forget to get a PIR

📝Property Irregularity report from the arrivals hall before you leave the airport ! ✔️

*Having a PIR is no guarantee the airline will accept your claim. However it is always beneficial to get one.

Also check the timescale with the airline as each airline differs to when the claim needs to be submitted, some are 7 days!

You will also need the original receipt for the baggage in question to make a claim !

🧾always keep any receipts for new baggage ! As you never know when you may need to make a claim - in the future !

Be wise stay safe and Travel Smart 👍