Shrubbery Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Older British holidaymakers are causing the sort of trouble normally associated with the younger generation, the Foreign Office has said. Over-55s are endangering their health by drinking too much alcohol and trying out dangerous sports such as bungee jumping on overseas trips, it warns. Excessive drinking has led to abusive behaviour from some fifty-somethings, according to the Foreign Office. Over-eating and over-drinking has also resulted in drownings, it added. The Foreign Office said recent surveys showed 20% of 55-plus holidaymakers try activities they would not contemplate at home. In addition, nearly two in three admitted not taking out travel insurance on their last trip overseas, and more than half of older holidaymakers drink more alcohol abroad than they would in the UK. 'Tragedy' Rania Kossiori, British vice-Consul in Rhodes, Greece, said: "Most problems we see with the older generation of Brits arise from over-consumption of alcohol and food. "Drinking and staying too long in the sun can make you ill, and undertaking strenuous activity like going swimming or snorkelling after a large meal can put you in unnecessary danger. People have drowned this way." "After one too many drinks people can become abusive, for example shouting at resort staff," she went on. "We've also had instances where a few too many drinks has led older guests to over-estimate their strength, for example going swimming in bad weather conditions, which has ended in tragedy," she added. Foreign Office Minister Meg Munn said: "The Foreign Office is all for over-55s having fun on holiday, but it is crucial they make some simple preparations to help avoid encountering difficulties whilst abroad. "Acquiring adequate travel insurance is a must, and health scares abroad can be avoided by visiting a GP and having a health check before embarking on a holiday." Source: BBC. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7305669.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Foreign Office Minister Meg Munn said: "The Foreign Office is all for over-55s having fun on holiday, but it is crucial they make some simple preparations to help avoid encountering difficulties whilst abroad. "Acquiring adequate travel insurance is a must, and health scares abroad can be avoided by visiting a GP and having a health check before embarking on a holiday." I bet all us over 55's are so very relieved that the F. O. does not object to us having fun on holiday just as long as those returning to the UK remember to turn off those dam_n smiles when they disembark at LHR. Of course some of the "fun" encountered in Thailand leads to that little blue tablet health risk which is probably the bit of fun they want to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamanoodle Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yes SAGA holidays have a lot to answer for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nignoy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 We treat the over 55,s Tourists here with respect and Courtesy We always let them have a swim in the surf before we go in for a swim that way we can be sure there aren,t any Sharks or Jelly fish about Nignoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetchariot Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Ruddy hooligans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Ruddy hooligans! Oi I am nearly 64 but I live here Edited March 21, 2008 by billd766 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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