Travel during the cooler months of the year.

Plan on travelling with a companion as far as possible.

Be honest about informing others about your epilepsy.

Take out travel medical insurance.

Take enough medication to last the entire holiday and carry a prescription for the same.

Airlines will at request remind you about medication.

For customs purposes carry medications in clearly marked original containers.

Adjust medication for changes in time zones. Preferably stick to the usual time interval as at home.

Sleeping - long journeys and early departure times can disrupt sleep. Ensure 6 hrs sleep per day.

Drinking - Drinking large amounts of fluids or too little fluid in hot climates can provoke seizures.

Avoid alcohol.

Eating - Eat regularly to avoid low blood sugar.

If cycling, wear a helmet.

When walking, stay to the outside edge of the road. Avoid walking close to water and always cross the road through a subway or marked crossing.

Avoid travelling upstairs in a bus, stay clear of doors and stay away from the edge of platforms.

Driving - avoid if possible.

Accommodation - Avoid balconies, stairs. Check room for sharp objects, which might hurt you during a seizure. Take usual precautions during bathing and cooking.

Discos can hold some risk if you have photosensitive epilepsy, when they are best avoided.

Water sports are safe if accompanied by someone who can swim.