red24's Gap Year Global Security Advice 
Are you unsure about visiting certain destinations, or what to do if something goes wrong during your gap year?
For you and your family's peace of mind during your gap year, get 24-hour security advice from red24 for a little as £64 a year.
It is common knowledge that travelling to some countries may be safer than others. Traditionally, we've all relied on governments and other organisations 'black listing' an entire country on the back of a single isolated security alert or incident which happened months or even years ago, which often doesn't help the independent or gap year traveller.
The red24gap service is different. The company, run by experienced security professionals, believes that, more often than not, it is safe to travel to at least part of a country during your gap year, as long as the traveller is armed with accurate information. They also understand that an individual's decisions concerning travel are more complex than gap year destination alone, and could be due to language barriers, travel budget, experience, race, nationality and gender, as well as external factors such as political stability and the crime threat. red24's advice is offered at two levels to meet the personal security needs of their members:
- Preventative - providing tailored advice for the avoidance of risk, e.g. the planning of gap years and trips abroad;
- Reactive - online advice, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, when confronted with risk or threat, e.g. theft, stalking, arrest, kidnapping
The red24gap service is essential for anyone intending to go independently travelling or backpacking abroad.
In a recent case, a red24 member planning to travel from Venezuela overland to the north-east of Brazil, knew that the political situation there was still volatile, and wanted to know more. red24 helped him plan the most sensible route, given the security threat in various parts of the country, and the quality of transport and infrastructure available to him. We also helped him plan the trip, giving administrative tips, as well as other key security related advice such as how to choose safe accommodation and avoiding unfavourable situations.
In another case, a member e-mailed red24 from India , concerned over how to obtain a last minute visa for the Philippines, as she had to change her itinerary and had not prepared the necessary paperwork prior to travelling. Within 24 hours red24 had e-mailed her back with the required information, after contacting the nearest consulates on her behalf and assessing the easiest way for her to gain entry into the Philippines. So, although red24 recognises that the current worldwide political climate has made these more challenging times in which to travel, students and their families now have more support than ever to ensure a Gap Year is conceivable, will be an adventure to remember, and remains as safe and red-tape free as possible.
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