If you’re planning a trip abroad, you’re probably concerned about travel safety. Global travel and vacations do pose a risk whether you’re traveling alone or with your family. Here are some simple travel safety tips you can follow without adding a lot of stress during your trip.
Resort or Hotel Safety
Be sure the area where you plan to stay is not a high-crime area. Check with several hotels in the area and ask what the crime level is in the neighborhood. When staying at a remote luxury resort, be sure you know how to phone the local medical dispatchers or police in case of an emergency. You might be 20 miles out of town and a desk clerk might not be available to assist you when needed, so prepare in advance just in case.
When exiting your hotel room or the hotel lobby into the parking lot, check your surroundings for suspicious persons. Keep your money, credit cards and traveler checks hidden away in a safe place. Avoid carrying a purse or handbag openly. If the hotel provides a safe in your room, use it for valuables and money as well.
If traveling with children, never leave them alone or allow them to wander around the hotel....