Useful hints & tips for your holiday

Documents to bring with you on holiday

• Travel tickets
• Passport
• Currency/Credit Card/AIB Maestro Debit Card
• Travel Insurance policy Booklet and Schedule
• Driver's Licence
• European Health Insurance Card issued by your local health board (EU countries)
• Your private health insurance card (e.g. World Assistance)

Hidden Costs

• Keep in mind all the hidden costs for holidays apart from flights and accommodation when you are working out your finances. Remember things like:
• Medical expenses of vaccinations when visiting countries where they are required
• Holiday clothes
• Sun lotions/creams

Your Money abroad

• Don't forget you can use your AIB Maestro Debit card while abroad where you see the Laser or Maestro symbol
• You can also use your AIB Credit Card while abroad where you see Visa or MasterCard Signs.
• This may be cheaper than converting your money before you go.
• Always have access to more than one source of cash while you are away. Bring your ATM card and your Credit Card as well as some foreign currency.

Other items to remember

• Camera
• Medication/insect repellents
• Maps/travel guides
• Travel adapter
• Travel alarm clock
• Travel iron
• Spare pair of glasses
• Sunglasses
• Sewing kit
• Currency converter
• Sun lotions

Legal Notice

The information provided in this guide does not constitute tax, legal, investment or any other advice. Any figures quoted are correct as of publish date shown above and are subject to change.

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