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Make the right memories

Stay safe when travelling abroad this summer

You can pack a lifetime of memories into a holiday with your friends.

But you know that things can sometimes go wrong. The best way to avoid this is to look after each other. That way you’ll come home with the right memories.

Practical tips on staying safe when travelling this summer

This year’s summer travel campaign encourages young people to ‘Make the Right Memories’ by following practical steps to stay safe and look after each other while on holidays, including:

  1. Researching local laws, culture and customs for the country you’re travelling to.
  2. Keep your phone charged to share live locations, especially on nights out.
  3. Stay in touch with the people you are travelling with, and with family in Ireland.
  4. Keep an eye on your drinks in clubs or bars.
  5. Take a picture of key travel documents like your passport or flight itinerary to keep on your phone.
  6. Be sure to swim only in designated areas, and when it is safe to do so.

Visit Ireland.ie/TravelWise for our most up-to-date thematic and country-specific advice.

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Tánaiste launches Make the Right Memories campaign