World class tips for World Cup safety

World class tips for World Cup safety
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup kicks off next week in Brazil, and with a record number of football fans heading to the big event, safety is of top priority.

Online travel insurer, InsureandGo, has compiled a few important tips to keep in mind when travelling anywhere in South America, but in particular the busy country of Brazil.

1. Book any tickets to World Cup events through a licensed agent.

Any loss of tickets from an unlicensed agent or ‘touted’ tickets are not covered.

2. Ensure you have emergency rescue and medical cover.

Medical facilities in Brazil are among the best in the continent particularly in the larger cities of Rio, San Paulo and Brasilia. Regional medical facilities are more basic and therefore it is recommended that Australians ensure their particular policy includes emergency repatriation and evacuation cover.

3. Ensure you have adequate luggage and personal effects cover.

Make sure you choose a policy that covers all the activities that you plan to take part in and that the baggage cover is suitable for the items you plan to take away with you. If cover for items like phones, cameras, laptops, tablets etc is important to you then consider upgrading your level of baggage cover to include these items.

4. Participating in deliberate, malicious, reckless, illegal or criminal acts.

Hooliganism will not be covered by travel insurance. Sporting events can turn passionate supporters into frenzied fanatics. Don’t get carried away in the moment. Remember to keep your wits about you and avoid illegal or reckless behaviour.

5. Make sure you choose a policy that covers all the activities you plan to take part in during your trip.

6. Check the latest travel warnings from DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade).

You will not be covered if you travel against the government’s advice. Visit www.smartraveller.gov.au for up to date travel advice.

7. Ensure all your travel destinations are covered.

This also includes any transit and stopover destinations. Even if you only stop off for a few hours you should make sure you’re covered, just in case.

8. Check that you can contact your insurer 24/7 should an emergency arise.

9. Top risks inherent to travelling in Brazil are no different to those when traveling anywhere in South America.

Generally speaking, they include food poisoning, traffic accidents, and disease such as Dengue Fever and Malaria. The risk of disease can be addressed by seeking appropriate preventative care before leaving to go to Brazil.

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