Safety on the Beach | General Travel Safety | HolidayTravelWatch
Thursday, January 10th, 2008Remember to always check if there is a lifeguard and a flag warning system in place. If so, make sure that you know what the flags mean, especially those that may tell you when and where it is dangerous to swim. An example of the meaning of beach flags is found on the RNLI website – remember, these flags apply to the coastal waters around Britain and may not be replicated elsewhere – the simple rule is, if in doubt, speak to the the local coast lifeguards! Read More
HTW has noted that amongst the submissions to the Committee on Toxicity (COT) it has been suggested that the symptoms highlighted by crew and passengers were akin to the condition of hyperventilation.
HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
