| If you're planning a trip abroad, you're probably | | | | Health Safety |
| concerned about travel safety. Global travel and | | | | When traveling to Europe, Asia, Africa, India, or any |
| vacations do pose a risk whether you're traveling | | | | other country, there may be health issues you should |
| alone or with your family. Here are some simple | | | | know about in advance. Some countries require |
| travel safety tips you can follow without adding a lot | | | | vaccination shots before crossing the border. Check |
| of stress during your trip. | | | | with your local health department as well as the |
| Resort or Hotel Safety | | | | country's regulations to find out what (if any) health |
| Be sure the area where you plan to stay is not a | | | | risks exist. |
| high-crime area. Check with several hotels in the area | | | | It's also a good idea to take out a travel insurance |
| and ask what the crime level is in the neighborhood. | | | | policy in case you need hospital or doctor treatment |
| When staying at a remote luxury resort, be sure you | | | | while away. |
| know how to phone the local medical dispatchers or | | | | Understand the Laws |
| police in case of an emergency. You might be 20 | | | | When traveling to another country, it's good to |
| miles out of town and a desk clerk might not be | | | | understand the local laws before you arrive. |
| available to assist you when needed, so prepare in | | | | Ignorance is no excuse. If you plan to rent a vehicle |
| advance just in case. | | | | while away, learn the road laws and what the signs |
| When exiting your hotel room or the hotel lobby into | | | | mean so you'll be prepared to drive. |
| the parking lot, check your surroundings for | | | | Create an Itinerary |
| suspicious persons. Keep your money, credit cards | | | | Before you leave, create an itinerary of your travel |
| and traveler checks hidden away in a safe place. | | | | plans and give a copy to a loved one so someone will |
| Avoid carrying a purse or handbag openly. If the | | | | know your travel schedule in case of emergencies. |
| hotel provides a safe in your room, use it for | | | | Avoid Travel Scams |
| valuables and money as well. | | | | If seeking travel information online, beware of scams. |
| If traveling with children, never leave them alone or | | | | If you're new to travel booking, you can sign on with |
| allow them to wander around the hotel. Predators | | | | an experienced travel company that knows the ins |
| look for children who are alone and can easily capture | | | | and outs of travel. These companies can often get |
| them and drag them into a room without your | | | | better rates for you on luxury beach resorts, golf |
| knowledge. | | | | resorts and hotels, holiday cruises, and so forth. |
| Make Copies | | | | Whether you're skiing in the Swiss Alps or visiting the |
| It's important to make copies of all important | | | | sandy beaches of Greece, you'll save time and |
| documents before leaving. In global travel and | | | | money. Some companies will even allow you to sell |
| vacations, there are usually many papers to keep up | | | | their services and earn an extra income. If you love |
| with such as licenses, passports, birth certificates, and | | | | global travel and vacations, it can be an exciting |
| insurance documents. You should even copy your | | | | "work at home" business! |
| credit cards (front and back). Leave these copies | | | | Plan ahead for safety, but don't forget to have fun |
| with someone you trust. | | | | on your vacation! |