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Concern is growing after a hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius

Refunds, repatriation and remedies: What happens if you get sick on a cruise

Passengers who were on board the cruise ship hit by the deadly hantavirus outbreak are being ordered to quarantine. Here’s what you need to know if you fall ill while sailing.

  • Jane Archer
Pre-existing conditions can be something that’s long term or that happens suddenly before a trip.

Asthma, acne or anxiety? What you need to tell your travel insurer before you fly

Pre-existing medical conditions are easily overlooked, especially when they’re relatively minor, but they could end up costing you thousands.

  • Michael Gebicki
Fijian heaven can wait while there is a dengue fever outbreak.

I should be in Fiji this week, but I’m too afraid to go

There’s an outbreak of a disease few travellers think about, but it’s one you don’t get over. I would know.

  • Lee Tulloch
You can’t drink the water: Drink bottled water only, and brush your teeth in it too. Bottled water is cheap and many hotels and resorts provide complimentary water. It’s advisable not to have ice in your drinks either, unless it’s a reputable hotel, restaurant or bar. Better be safe than suffer.

To avoid getting sick overseas, follow these key rules

It may go by amusing names such as Delhi belly, Bali belly, the backyard trots or Montezuma’s revenge, but there’s nothing entertaining about traveller’s diarrhoea.

  • Brian Johnston