These tips are from a discussion by Bill Honsal and Lynn Wright and can help insure you have a pleasant, safe trip:
- Where are you going? Learn about the area or region before starting your journey. Use a map for travel plans.
- Place valuables in a safe place.
- Do you have a friend or neighbor who can watch your house, collect mail, and newspapers?
- Pack light. Do not carry-on too much. Carry-on can fit under seat.
- Place business card on luggage.
- Break-in walking shoes prior to leaving home.
- Take only one credit card, preferably with a picture ID.
- Is there hotel/motel security? Ask about any problems.
- Use main entrance to hotel.
- Keep an ultra flashlight next to the bed.
- Use peep hole before opening door.
- Vehicle theft is a major problem. Always remove valuables from the car.
- Do not carry a lot of cash while traveling. Use a shoulder purse or fannypack.
- Wear shoulder purse across the chest, not thrown onto shoulder.
- Do not flash expensive jewelry and other costly items.
- If possible, walk in a group and away from the curb.
- Avoid looking like a tourist.
- Safe traveling: Cruises, Escorted Tours, and group Bus Tours
- Speak with a safety Travel Agent about general tips and specific ones for a given area, region, or province.
- Pay attention to surroundings.
- Always allow rest times, so you are attentive and freshened.
- Walk confidently.
- Know that airport delays increase vulnerability.
©1996 Career Life Institute
Lynn Wright can be reached at Dalianes Travel