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Vacation Safety

STAYING SAFE WHILE ON VACATION!

  • Check for travel advisories or warnings at http://travel.state.gov first
  • Read about the location you are traveling to and take heed of any tourist warnings
  • Criminals focus on tourists, so try to fit in as much as possible
  • Do not pack valuables in your luggage if you can avoid it
  • Keep medication in its original container to avoid problems at customs and take only enough for the time of your travel plus a few days in case of delays.
  • If your medication has narcotics in it you might check with the consulate at the embassy in the country you are traveling to first
  • Take travelers checks and one or two credit cards rather than cash Keep your passport in a safe and secure place!
  • Carry a copy of your passport and other relevant items such as credit cards you brought with you in a separate place on your person, or in a carry-on bag.
  • It is a good idea to carry your passport, travelers checks, and credit cards in a safety belt you wear under your clothes (only carry what you might use in a pocket that zips or buttons)
  • You might consider carrying a dummy wallet with only $20 in it in your back pocket, so if you are robbed you can hand over that wallet and go on about your business
  • Lock your luggage! It is questionable if you would want to put your home address on the outside of your bags, but if you do get a tag that is covered to avoid casual viewing of the information
  • Your checked baggage are opened and searched more frequently by baggage handlers. It is recommended that you keep personal information, such as social security and credit card information, in your carry-on luggage or wallets.
  • Never share your travel plans with strangers
  • When walking around try to travel in small groups or at least pairs
  • Don’t use shortcuts or dimly lit areas
  • Don’t take expensive jewelry, jewelry that looks expensive, or extra credit cards
  • Leave a copy of your itinerary, passport, identification card, credit cards, travelers checks, and motel numbers with family or friends at home
  • Be aware of people around you, avoid scam artists (those people walking up to you that you do not know), and bargain guides
  • A pregnant woman or child can also be a pick-pocket, pick-pockets will often push you while getting on trains or buses while they take your items, they will also cause distractions for large groups of people while another one picks your pockets
  • Learn a few key phrases in the local language
  • Keep your hotel door(s) locked at all times and while inside, use any additional safety latches available
  • Do not leave valuables in the motel room, use the motel safe
  • Understand how to report a fire in the hotel/motel and learn where at least two exits from your location are
  • Even if you are lost walk with confidence as if you are in control and know where you are going, then only ask directions from those in authority
  • DON’T IGNORE YOUR INSTINCTS! If you have a feeling that something is not right, it most likely isn’t… move on or out of the situation


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