An accident or mishap can ruin your vacation, but if you have a predetermined course of action to handle emergencies and follow a few simple emergency travel tips, you might avoid accidents entirely or at least reduce the impact of an accident.

A cell phone is your best bet in case of an emergency. Keep your cell phone mobile handy with you. Contact your provider and ask if they provide international roaming facility. Keep a list if important local phone numbers like Police Station, Hospital, Tourist help line and US embassy in your mobile address book as well as on paper.