Souvenir shopping at markets and community stalls often requires cash in local currency

Pack light casual beach wear. It is mostly all year-round sunshine country. On the odd occasion of a cold or rainy day a sweater is needed. For the evenings, carry a shawl or cover up, long trousers for gentlemen as you may be bitten by mosquitos.

Always carry your passport or a certified copy of your passport with you.

Stick to bottled water for drinking.

Pack medication such as rehydrate, anti-biotics, malaria tablets.

Bring loads of sunblock a hat and mosquito repellant.

Keep up to date with the current affairs of the country. Understand where the “hot spots” for crime and unrest are. Ensure that you do not put yourself in harm’s way.

Many hotels offer an inclusive package- make sure you know what is included and what is not. Ask your travel agent or the property for all the exclusions and the cost of these foods/ activities.