Falling ill on holiday is never a pleasant experience. But there are a few countries where it might be more uncomfortable.

Healthcare facilities vary around the world and tourists may find it difficult to find treatment if they fall ill in some popular destinations.

But where should tourists take care?

Express.co.uk spoke to Eeva Ruuska, Riskline’s operations manager to find out which countries tourists are most at risk in.

She said: “Holiday sickness is a relatively common occurrence. Some of the worst destinations for picking up a bug abroad include Egypt, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, India, Mexico, Dominican Republic and Cuba due to the limitations of emergency care should a traveller require attention.”

Egypt and Mexico are both popular winter sun destinations for Britons with many choosing to holiday at beach resorts in each country.

Eeva added: “While it is possible to find good healthcare in these countries, facilities outside of major cities and touristic areas may offer basic amenities, experience shortages of equipment and medicine, and an evacuation or relocation to a better-equipped facility might be required.”

While both Egypt and Mexico have good healthcare on offer, this might not be the case in more remote areas.

Tourists can ask their holiday provider for help if they require medical care and should avoid eating high-risk food.

The Foreign Office advice for Egypt states: “Some hotel doctors have overcharged for treatment and medicine.

“Review your bill closely for excessive charges. Pharmacies outside hotels will often supply medication at lower prices.”