What in the What in the WORLD? WORLD?

As we finally shake off the winter chill and move towards the warmer seasons, we outline the vaping policies of some of the most popular tourist spots on the planet.

Words: Jordan Millar

Some nations are all for the reduced risk product, upholding it as a public health force for good and a key weapon in ending the smoking epidemic.

Others look to the industry as an ill-willed collective of moneyhungry entrepreneurs, dead set on hooking the masses with a sinister blend of deceptive marketing and promises of a ‘safer’ alternative.

Then there are those countries that are yet to take a position, teetering on the edge between progressive policy, heavy restrictions and outright bans.

With all this to consider, it can often feel like stepping into a new world of laws and legislation whenever you visit a different country.

And with organising plane tickets, squeezing into those old swimming trunks and all the other stress that goes into planning a holiday, thinking about whether or not you can vape is likely the last thing on your mind.

Luckily, we are here to help.

In this feature, we highlight which popular tourist destinations have an open-minded stance on the less harmful alternative…and which have implemented some sort of ban.