Some sun exposure - below the level of sunburn - can be beneficial through helping your body create vitamin D and promoting feelings of general well being. However…

Water should only be used for drinking if is known to be pure and safe. This also applies to water used for making ice cubes and cleaning teeth.

Travellers' diarrhoea is spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person and is one of the commonest health problems experienced during travel.

Long-distance travel is a risk factor in the development of blood clots.

Travelling to destinations at high altitude can be exciting, challenging and rewarding.

Country specific malaria information and malaria maps are available via Destinations.

Antimalarial tablets must always be used alongside mosquito bite prevention.

Standby Emergency Treatment for Malaria.

Avoidance of mosquito bites should always be considered as the first line of defence against mosquito-borne infections.