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We realise different types of travellers need different types of advice. So here are a range of special-interest pages.

There's advice for backpackers and groups who may have specific travel concerns such as women travellers, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people or disabled travellers. We've also got advice for people who are getting married abroad, cruise ship passengers, and much more. 

Be on the ball with FCO travel advice

Check out our Google map for European football matches. We've got links to travel advice for all Champions League, UEFA Cup and World Cup qualifier away matches.

3 people hiking on the Great West Trail, Canada. © Darryl Leniuk/Getty Images

Backpackers

Advice for backpackers and other independent travellers

Women travellers

Advice on how to stay safe if you are a lone woman traveller or a group of female travellers.

LGBT travellers

Advice on where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) travellers can find out information on local attitudes and what you should do if you run into problems overseas.

Disabled travellers

Practical advice for disabled travellers on how to plan for your trip abroad.

Festivals abroad

Advice if you're travelling to a festival outside of the UK

Winter, water and extreme sports

Advice on preparing for and staying safe whilst on water, winter and extreme sports holidays

Overseas weddings and civil partnerships

Advice on the basic things you need to know if you are planning to hold your wedding or civil partnership ceremony abroad

Hajj pilgrims

Practical advice and info for British Hajj pilgrims. Includes info about the British Hajj Delegation’s role and services.

Visiting friends and family abroad

Useful advice for those who are travelling abroad to visit friends and family

Travelling abroad for medical treatment

Advice for people who are travelling abroad for medical treatment

Travelling football fans

Advice and links for fans travelling to away matches in the Champions League, Uefa Cup and World Cup qualifiers

Cruise ship passengers

Advice on emergency procedures, security and health issues on baord cruise ships.

Antarctica visitors

Information on how we are protecting Antarctica, and how you can obtain a permit for visiting.

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