Book inoculations ASAP, says travel group

As soon as you know where you are going on holiday you should book any necessary vaccinations, an expert in the travel insurance and holiday sector has said.

Sean Tipton is a spokesperson for Abta - The Travel Association. He said not only should consumers book their getaway as early as they can - "that way you will get the best deals" - but inoculations are "very important" and should be sorted ASAP.

He explained this was usually something people needed to look into if they were jetting off to a long-haul destination.

Mr Tipton's comments follow recent research published at the beginning of 2009, which found the Maldives to be the bestselling far-flung location for holidaymakers in 2008.

The Kuoni Longhaul Report also discovered that runners-up were Thailand and Egypt, with new Zealand and St Lucia as new entrants for this year into the top 20.

The Abta spokesperson also suggested booking a package holiday rather than an independently organised option.



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