Tips for Traveling Safely

Here are our tips for traveling safely:

1. Use the hotel room safe!

2. Put your spare cash in a Secure Spot.  Extra money in your hotel safe is a great option. Avoid keeping money or important documents in your back pocket or in a purse that doesn’t close. You don't want to make yourself attractive to pick-pockets. Use a cross-body purse that zips or snaps securely shut, and keep it in front of you instead of behind you. Men – keep your wallet in your front pocket or a bag that closes securely.

3. Make hard and digital copies of your travel documents.  There is nothing worse than losing your passport or other travel documents.   In the event that you do lose your passport, you will need proof that you did obtain the proper documents before leaving the country. Make hard copies of all these important documents and keep them in your hotel safe. Also, make digital copies and send them to a close relative who is not traveling with you.

4.  Buy Travel Insurance.  While travel insurance is a reactive benefit, not proactive, it is vital for staying safe while traveling. Not only will the 24-hour hotline help you out of stressful situations, but you will be able to file claims when you return home to reimburse you for any extra money you weren’t expecting to spend. This could be for emergency medical bills, extra hotel stays due to travel delays or cancellations or even help to return home early.

5.  Enroll in STEP.  Smart Traveler Enrollment Program is a free service that allows US citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest US Embassy or Consulate.  If while you are traveling there is a natural disaster or a civil or political concern that could endanger you, the US government will know where you are. The program will send you travel warnings and alerts to keep you informed of situations in your destination. This can keep you one step ahead of any dangerous situation to get you home safely.

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