Alcohol
Alcohol consumption may increase while travelling, for example during holidays, social activities and evenings out. In hot climates, alcohol can also contribute to dehydration and impair the body's ability to cope with heat.
Beer, wine and other alcoholic drinks should not be used to replace fluids lost through heat, physical activity or prolonged exposure to the sun.
Remember That Alcohol...
- can contribute to dehydration and increase the risk of heat-related illness.
- significantly increases the risk of accidents when combined with swimming, boating, driving or other activities requiring alertness.
- impairs judgement, reaction time and awareness.
- can increase vulnerability to accidents, theft and assault.
- can contribute to sexual risk-taking and increase the risk of sexually transmitted infections.
- can interact dangerously with certain medicines.
Alcohol and Road Safety
Drink-driving laws and legal alcohol limits vary between countries, and penalties can be severe. Driving under the influence of alcohol may result in fines, imprisonment, loss of driving privileges, financial liability and other legal consequences.
Do not assume that the alcohol limit or traffic laws at your destination are the same as those in your home country. The safest choice is not to drink alcohol at all if you are going to drive or ride a motorcycle or moped.
Alcohol-related incidents may also affect your travel insurance or other insurance cover. Depending on the circumstances and the terms of your policy, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Senast uppdaterad 2026-09-02