Health and Safety in Brazil

The quality of healthcare systems in Brazil differs from region to region and in the smaller cities, there are shortages of doctors and hospitals. While Brazil offers a public health care system, its coverage is not extensive and the quality and promptness of public health care is not as good as the service offered by private health care.

Diseases such as yellow fever and malaria are common in Brazil so appropriate precautions must be taken. Brazil also has the third highest rate of HIV/AIDS infection in the world and contaminated blood is held to be largely responsible for the rapid spread of the disease.

The crime rate in Brazil is high and continues to rise. Street crime remains a problem for visitors and local residents alike, especially in the evenings and late at night. Foreign tourists are often targets of crime. “Quicknappings”, theft and pickpocketing are major problems. Rapes and murders also occur and care should be taken while traveling alone or going out during the night time.

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P&O Ferries boasts the largest fleet of ships offering a wide range of services and facilities on ferries to France and the Continent. Passengers can book a ferry online, or with their call centre.

Families
The short hop over the channel makes family holidays in France a big favourite, and with sandy beaches, awesome nature reserves and culture-soaked cities family holidays in Spain are always ideal as well.

Onboard
The variety of facilities onboard your cheap ferry crossing will add so much more to your sense of escape and relaxation, helping you arrive at your destination totally refreshed and raring to go. P&O Ferries are more than just a car ferry operator.

France
A ferry to France with P&O give you many holiday options whether it's the cosmopolitan and romantic ambience of Paris or the laid back way of life in Provence. There is also the 'best fare sailing', providing cheap ferries for this route.

Spain
From the intimate coves of Asturias to the ancient Basque traditions of Navarra, there is so much on offer for those boarding ferries to Spain. The adventure starts as soon as you book your ferry tickets.

Amsterdam
Whether you want to wander along idyllic canals, watch the world go by in one of its numerous cafes, or explore the stunning architecture, a ferry to Amsterdam really does have something for everyone.

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