Top tips to ENJOY the World Cup on holiday

Travelling abroad can be a great way to experience the World Cup and have a holiday at the same time.

If you are travelling abroad to enjoy the World Cup overseas, check out our top tips to making the most of those memorable matches.

• Arrive at your destination a good day or two before the start of the first match that you want to watch to give yourself time to acclimatise and allow for any travel delays
• Find out which bars or clubs will be showing the match and try to arrive early
• Find out if there are any special venues showing the World Cup matches such as giant outdoor screens. FIFA will be hosting Fan Fests at different destinations around the world, including Paris, Berlin and Rome, where fans can enjoy the matches in a stadium type atmosphere
• Remember that the matches will be on at a different time if you are in a different time zone to the UK
• Make sure you buy travel insurance to cover the cost of any lost or stolen luggage or if you need medical treatment abroad
• Be sensible with alcohol and remember to drink plenty of water in hot countries. Also, your travel insurance policy may become invalid if you have an accident whilst you are drunk
• Be wary of pickpockets that might prey on distracted tourists
• Respect local laws and customs - the tolerance of rowdy behaviour might be much lower abroad, and swearing might be frowned upon
• Have the details for the FCO Consular Assistance to hand so that you can call for help if you get into trouble with the police
• Tell your bank that you are going abroad so they don't put a block on your account
• When you arrive at your destination, ask the locals how they plan to celebrate the World Cup and join in. There might be a fun local street party just around the corner
• Go on holiday in Europe where football is hugely popular. Other countries e.g. USA aren't as keen on football so they might not make such an event of the World Cup

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