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‘Saga louts’ warned over holiday excesses
Over-55s holidaymakers who overdo it when abroad by eating and drinking too much as putting themselves in danger, it has been claimed.
The Foreign Office has reportedly warned that excessive alcohol can cause problems when older holidaymakers participate in dangerous sports such as bungee jumping.
Eating and drinking too much has also led to people being drowned.
The BBC reported that older British holidaymakers are causing the sort of trouble normally associated with the younger generation.
The FO said recent polls showed that almost a quarter of 55-plus travellers try activities thye would not consider at home.
And nearly two in three admitted not taking out travel insurance on their last foreign trip. More than half drink more alcohol abroad than they would do in the UK.
FO minister Meg Munn was quoted as saying: “the Foreign Office is all for over-55s having fun on holiday, but it is crucial they make some simple preparations to help avoid encountering difficulties when abroad.
“Acquiring adequate travel insurance is a must, and health scares abroad can be avoided by visiting a GP and having a health check before embarking on a holiday.â€
The British vice-consul in Rhodes Rania Kossiori said: “most problems we see with the older generation of Brits arise from over-consumption of alcohol and food.
“Drinking and staying too long in the sun can make you ill, and undertaking strenuous activity like going swimming or snorkelling after a large meal can put you in unnecessary danger. People have drowned this way.â€
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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