Travel Resources

Island Travel Resources

Travellers are advised to consult a physician or travel medicine specialist well in advance of travelling to determine health risks. Important factors to be considered include the individual's state of health, current immunization status, and travel destination, as well as the local disease situation. Before you leave check Health & Medical Information for Travelers.

Check with your bank for information on ATM services in other countries. You can also check VISA ATMs or Mastercard ATMs for the addresses of ATMs around the world. Leave copies of your card numbers with a family member in case of emergency. (Put your credit cards on a photocopier and copy both sides of all your cards at one time.) Always try to have some local currency on hand where possible.

Petty crime occurs everywhere unfortunately, even in wonderful island destinations. Take caution on unpatrolled beaches and unpopulated areas, especially at night. Check with local authorities to determine which beaches and areas are safe. Pay attention to your personal valuables at all times. Do not leave your valuables unattended on the beach. Check Travel Warnings from the United States Department of State. Check Travel Reports from the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs.

If you don't have a Map or Travel Guide of where you are going CHECK HERE Lonely Planet Guidebooks

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After you have taken these precautions you can have a worry-free and better trip. Bon Voyage as you discover the islands are gems of the seas™.

Some facts on islands from Seacology.org. The earth is home to over 100,000 islands. One in every ten people on earth is an islander. Because of their isolation, islands have a disproportionately high number of endemic species. On a global basis, 75 percent of all recent animal extinctions have occurred on islands. The Pacific Islands have the highest per capita number of rare, threatened and endangered species of any region on earth. In the past 400 years 90 percent of all bird species extinctions have occurred on islands. Due to their typically small populations and ensuing small economies, most islands are not able to resist pressures from outside development nor can they afford appropriate environmental remediation procedures. Due to their isolation, island cultures have until recently remained relatively intact. The introduction of television, jet transportation, etc. is adversely affecting these cultures. DiscoverTheIslands.Com says, "Make your next vacation an island destination; appreciate its uniqueness, and help protect it for future generations by supporting organizations like Seacology.org which seeks to preserve the environments and cultures of islands. Lastly, you can learn about carbon offsets for your travel with us here Brighter Planet Inc."

Book with us, we'll pay a portion of your carbon offset to help preserve island habitats, and we'll support your community endeavors through sponsorships. Remember, you need to connect to our travel partners & affiliates through us if you desire to help us. Make us Your Travel Portal to Utopia!