Before going on a holiday it's advisable to plan what to do in any sudden situations which might occur before or during the trip.
Holiday-maker's rights are specially influenced by what kind of a trip it is,
The traveller has a right to cancel the trip. The money paid in advance is protected by insurance in case the tour operator goes bankrupt: - if the trip has not yet begun the traveller will get the money back. - if the trip is suddenly discontinued, the traveller will get a refund for that part of the trip which has not been used. Before the trip the tour operator has to give the traveller information about necessary travel documents, possible security risks and health regulations. The traveller is not left in his/her own devices: the guide's services are usually available and the tour operator must assist the traveller in case of illness or organising premature return travel, as well as sorting out a crime or accidents or other necessary measures. The tour operator is responsible for providing these services to the traveller. The tour operator is also responsible for its subcontractors' services (for example hotels or transport companies). The additional security of a package tour may cost more than self-obtained flights or accommodation.
Cheap flights and other special offers. You can tailor the duration of your holiday and the timetables to suit yourself. Opens new destinations for the adventurous but requires knowledge of languages and own initiative. Does not include same protection as package tours, for instance if the tour operator goes bankrupt. It is best to pay for the holiday with a credit card, because in a problem situation the traveller can ask the credit card company to refund the cost of the holiday. Problems must be solved without a guide's help. Transferring or cancelling a flight might be difficult. It might be difficult to get a refund in bankruptcy situations.