Travel Safety 7 tips

Tip#1

Familiarize yourself with the area and always carry a map with you.

Once you arrive to your location, make sure you familiarize yourself with the area. You can do this by visiting guest services at your hotel and ask for a map of the area. Try to become aquainted with the hotel staff so that you feel comfortable asking questions. drive/walk around during the day time and always carry the map with you.ip #1

Tip #2

 

Be aware of your surroundings and know where you are.

When you visit an unfamiliar place, you always want to know exactly where you are and let your loved ones be aware as well. Provide them with the hotel's phone number and address, just in case of an emergency. You should also do research on the area where you are visiting and make sure that you are in a safe environment.

Tip #3

If you're renting a vehicle, keep your car's gas tank at least half full at all times.

Getting lost can be a dreadful experience while on vacation. In any case, keeping your gas tank full is highly important. You want to make sure that you have plenty of gas to make it to a safe destination. Additionally, having knowledge of where gas stations are located can be very useful. That's where your map will come into play!

Tip #4

Carry traveler's checks and credit cards instead of large amounts of cash.

Being in a safe location can be very beneficial, however, criminals can exist anywhere. Try to carry credit cards instead of cash. Pulling out a lot of cash when paying for something can attract the wrong people. You don't want to strictly depend on cash when it can be lost and or stolen. It's called liquid for a reason!

Tip #5

Plan ahead and make sure your party is aware of your destination.

Planning ahead is always best when going on vacation. Make a schedule of your activities and the times you are planning to leave and return. If you are traveling with others, discuss meeting places in advance, that way no one stays behind.

Tip #6

Keep helpful phone numbers with you. (I.e. number to your hotel, emergency contacts, etc.)

Keep important information with you at all times. Whether it is on your cell phone or in a notepad, you should always have the phone numbers to your emergency contacts, hotel, taxis, etc. with you. Don't forget to carry identification with you as well.

Tip #7

Let your family/loved ones know where you will be staying and who you are with.

In case of an emergency, your loved ones should know where you are staying and who you are staying there with. Provide them with the hotel's phone number along with the address just in case they need to contact you.
Meeting new people while on vacation can be lots of fun, but you must stay alert to recognize any harmful activity around you. Should something happen, let your loved ones know who you are with in advance.
*If someone tries to harm you or your loved ones, do not fight back. Contact the police immediately.