Flying With Disability recommend all disabled travellers to consider the following general links when planning your trip.
Staying Informed
Foreign and Commonwealth Office The FCO provides the UK's most comprehensive travel updates for every country in the world. We strongly recommend you check this site before you travel anywhere to stay informed with the latest happenings in your port of arrival.
World Wise Directory An impressive source of information for all travellers. Provides a country by country account of local customs, health tips, visa and currency information.
Air Safety
Air Safety Vast website covering all your questions and queries regarding the aviation industry. Tips for those afraid of flying, security updates and concise data on all airlines.
Safety Guide Abe's excellent guide to all aspects of travel safety. Packed full of top tips. Particularly good on women's safety and travel scams.
Health
National Centre for Infectious Diseases Up-to-the-minute information on disease outbreaks in risk areas. In depth information about vaccinations. Good resource for disabled travellers or anyone travelling with children.
World Health Organisation International database covering every health concern imaginable. Vaccinations, infectious diseases, blood transfusions, malaria and travel methods of disease prevention to name a few.
Hospital for Tropical Diseases Sound health advice and tips for all travellers.
Malaria Superlative guide to preventing on the world's biggest killers and scourge of the international traveller.
Miscellaneous
Customs and Excises Guidance for travellers with regard to personal allowances, declaring goods to customs and prohibited/restricted goods.
UK Passport Service Everything you need to know about applying for and renewing your UK passport. Remember many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months upon arrival.
Travel Guides
GreyTravel Grown-up Travel for Grown-up People!
Rough Guides Comprehensive travel advice for the more discerning adventurer.
Heathrow Airport Guide - Detailed guide including facilities, airport parking and car hire.
Manchester Airport Guide - Excellent shopping section for those who love duty free.
Gatwick Airport Guide - Definitive guide detailing facilities, directions and business services.
Lonely Planet Highly impressive resource for all travellers, slightly backpacker orientated. Worth checking out for the 'thorn tree' online message board alone.
Time Out Online companion to the successful magazine and city guide book series. Excellent for entertainment and dining-out suggestions.
Footprint The forefather of modern day guide books. Ethical, well informed information.
Lets Go Student orientated travel tips, this ever-popular guide book is excellent for those travelling on a tight budget.
Car Hire
Car Hire Express - Offers worldwide car rentals through a number of providers.
Airport Parking Services
UK Airport Parking Shop Compare the top airport parking providers to save time and money before you fly.
Airport Heathrow Parking Specialises in car parking at Heathrow airport with discounts of up to 40%.
Manchester Airport Parking Offers a range of car parking solutions at Manchester airport including on and off airport as well as a meet and greet service.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance - A relatively good online provider offering instant cover. Good choice for single trips.
Holiday Insurance Shop - Compare a number of well known holiday insurance providers.
Ferry Tickets
Ferry Crossings Online Book ferry tickets to a range of popular destinations include France, Dublin and Spain. Very frequent routes for Dover Calais ferry crossing.
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