Foreign Office officials today told anyone who is going to stay in a major European Country holiday destination that they need to make sure action is taken when they book into a hotel. Officials said there was also a need to make sure people take passports with them whenever they're driving.

The update highlighted how hotels must now register all people staying with the local police - and this means people will have to show their passports.

However, the Foreign Office issued a stark warning to travellers: do not leave your passport with reception and never leave a photocopy with them. The best option is to wait with them while they carry out the registration.

Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit

The Foreign Office said: "Hotels and accommodation providers in Italy

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