This idea of organized tour soon expanded to encompass rest of world. Large collections and arrangements of those searching for exotic (foreign ladies of Asian mystery, Greek hunks with slippery voices), those who like to shop or undergo warp speed adventures that normal humans run miles to avoid became popular. New centers of fascination sprung up where swamps used to be, uninhabited Islands suddenly became pearls of orient and hotel chains pre-empted all with hurriedly built square boxes and fish and chip restaurants whilst Tenants or Guinness rapidly overtook local drink as that most consumed.

More recently organized tour has paled……… there are still many available, more choices than ever before and millions of tourists return home irate or emotionally drained but more travel makers are opting for cheap tickets and un-organized tours. Families are now traveling at rock-bottom prices to far-flung destinations with nothing but guarantee of hotel room at other end. Recently wed couples, professional couples or just plain old couples travel lightly to Islands, to find sun and romance, fathers and mothers take children on trips that span world for educational purposes and single men search for love with money. Shopping paradises reward those with cash to spend, beaches get professionally cleaned during nights and ready for mornings influx of crazed sun addicts and bungee ropes get worn out.

And now! Money can be spent, plans intricately arranged and preparations detailed to minute but still dream of an impending holiday tends to surpass end result.

As I sit on my rickety little wooden sun lounger …….. watching incy bit of sun that has managed to force its way through dense cloud above shine on still waters of Channel. As I sit watching Ferris wheel spin with its one customer and as I sit here sucking happily on my stick of Blackpool Rock I wander why anybody would want to go so far to get so little. Why would anybody want to spend so much money to travel so far away when right on their doorstep is perfect answer?

One day, all these tourists and tours will return. One day places like Alton Towers, Brighton beach, Portobello and Yorkshire dales will become dreams of holidaymakers and I will have to pack my bags and travel far and wide to find peace and tranquility (albeit with a shiver) that old British holiday towns now have. One day cleaners of British beaches will have to cope with piles of discarded coke cans, dropped crisp packets and broken glass bottles: one day they will have to fight to see sand beneath. And one day in future I will be able to travel to Thailand and not find an empty coke can on beach, I will be able to walk in Himalayas without tripping over discarded crisp packets and one day I will not see broken glass bottles in Wild Life sanctuaries of Africa.

One day when tourists come to their senses and see value of their own country I will have to leave. But until that time I will sit here under my umbrella that is ready for sun should it appear and enjoy peace and tranquility of my surrounds.

So, before you go you've already found out about good and bad areas of town. You've learned enough to book a good hotel in a good area. Then you'll fill in more detail when you get there (manager, taxi driver etc.)

But what if things go wrong ?

Okay, you've taken steps to reduce your risk. But accidents sometimes happen. You might get robbed in broad daylight on a busy street, though it's unlikely.

Get proper insurance. Standard travel insurance covers most situations, and you should check with your broker. Not all insurance covers business travel, so check. In some higher risk countries, you might need specialist insurance. Yes, you can get insurance to cover emergency evacuation, or even payment to skilled negotiators to help secure your release.

But you only need insurance when it's already too late. Make contingency plans to get yourself out of a bad situation. You've got backup plans for your computer systems and other business operations. Make backup plans for yourself.

If you get caught in political disruption or natural disaster, what will you do ? Communication usually disappears first. Buy or borrow a mobile phone that works locally. Take your own tri-band phone, or rent a phone locally at airport. Make sure you've got a local contact who can get messages back if necessary (agree this in advance).

So there's little need to worry about more horrific incidents we see on T.V every day. But more mundane risks, such as robbery or attack can be minimized by right preparation. Use internet to research where you're going, and use U.S and U.K Government web sites for up- to-date advice.

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