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A third of Britons have ignored foreign office travel warnings before going on holiday, according to a survey by a flight comparison site.
The survey of 2,174 people by www.jetcost.co.uk found only 21% heeded the advice if they knew a warning was in place.
Just under half (46%) revealed that they have never been aware, or researched whether there was a travel warning in place before going on holiday.
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When asked why they had ignored the travel warning, and the top responses were ‘I had already paid and didn’t want to cancel’ (52%), ‘I didn’t believe there was any real danger’ (26%) and ‘I think the foreign office over-exaggerates’ (19%).
Over half of Britons have been a victim of crime whilst on holiday abroad, with being robbed or pickpocketed the most common criminal activity experienced.~
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"Whilst it might be annoying to cancel a holiday or adjust your plans, it’s important to pay attention to the warnings provided by the foreign office. Particularly with the recent severe weather conditions – at home and abroad – you need to be aware of the warnings in place to make sure you’re as safe as possible," said a spokesperson for www.jetcost.co.uk.~
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"It’s also horribly sad to hear about how many have been a victim to crime whilst on holiday. Be vigilant, don’t trust strangers and look out for each other whilst you’re abroad."
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