Seven Safety Tips For Travelers

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

05 Aug 2006 03:32 PM

Nothing can spoil a well-deserved and much anticipated vacation than falling prey to a thief. But, it's not just thieves that want to ruin your family's fun. Watch the news or open a newspaper on any given day and you see why you need to protect your kids from predators, shield your home from burglars and constantly be on guard against drunk drivers. At times it can seem overwhelming. This blog is not intended to scare you or taint your vacation plans. It simply offers guidelines to help keep you and your family members stay safe while you are away from home.

1. Always carry your purse close to your body--don't let it dangle. When you are waiting in a line with crowds of people in back and to the sides of you, remove your backpack and carry it in front of you. Also, carry your wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket (never in a back pocket).

2. Be aware of your surroundings. Take a few minutes to familiarize yourself and your children with the areas around your hotel or campgrounds. Ask the hotel/motel desk clerk, concierge, bell staff or park rangers about problem or high-risk areas and avoid them.

3. Make sure everyone in your party, children included, knows the name, location and telephone number of your hotel or motel.

4. Select sightseeing companies, guides and drivers carefully. Inquire at your hotel's front desk for reputable services.

5. Dress conservatively-often you can avoid advertising that you are a tourist by the way you dress.

6. Carry only the amount of cash that you will need for a specific outing. Don't carry large bills and avoid flashing your cash or jewelry.

7. In case of an emergency always pre-select a designated meeting area. That way if members of your group separate, they can check in at the chosen location at prearranged times.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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