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TOP TIPS FOR SAFE TRAVEL

Travelling for a destination wedding or honeymoon can be an exciting undertaking and an invaluable experience with fond memories lasting a lifetime


Anthony Verombeck
Editor, GROOM
Trouble-free travel Safety tips
If you are travelling by car anytime when the traffic is high here are some trouble-free travel tips to help crime prevention.

1. Pay attention to your surroundings.
2. Pick gas stations that are well-lighted and always remove your keys and lock the car doors while you are pumping gas.
3. Keep valuables (GPS, MP3 players, cell phones) out of plain view in your vehicle and lock the doors even if you are stepping away from the vehicle for just a moment.
4. Use motion-detection lights outside and trim hedges to reduce potential hiding places for burglars.
5. Set automatic timers on a few interior lights to give the impression that someone is home.
6. Ask the post office to hold your mail or ask a trusted friend or neighbour to collect it while you are away. Do the same with home delivery of newspapers.
7. Never leave your hotel room unlocked, even to go to the ice or vending machine.
8. Check all the locks in your room. Each door and window should have a sturdy key lock and a well-constructed deadbolt.
9. Never open the door to someone you don’t know well or trust.
10. Take only the credit and other cards you will need. Leave the others at home, stored securely.

Source: National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) the non-profit leader in crime prevention in the U.S. Visit www.ncpc.org
Travelling in a foreign country
Depending on the amount of time you will be in a foreign country, preparing for a trip overseas can take anywhere from a couple days to many months. Like many couples, your primary thoughts probably consist of what clothing to pack, buying extra memory cards for your digital camera and figuring out if your cell phone will work in the country you’re going to be in. 

Most importantly, you want to prepare as much as possible in advance to ensure a pleasant and safe trip as you will likely be in unfamiliar surroundings and amongst people that may not speak your language.

Here are some safe travel tips:
• DO safeguard your valuables. Use a fanny pack or something with a zipper, instead of an open pocket or purse. Check for safety deposit boxes at the hotel. Before departure, alert your bank and credit card companies of dates and locations of travel. Pack as few credit cards as possible and keep a separate quick reference sheet with International numbers to report a theft.

• DO become conversationally proficient if you are travelling to a place where their native language is different from yours. Learn some key phrases and practice the local language before taking a trip to a foreign country. You can buy a language book or software instruction programs or visit a site like www.livemocha.com to get free instructions and practice with native speakers through online chats.

• DO make sure someone (friends or family) has a copy of your itinerary and appropriate contact details. Check in with that person once you arrive and provide them with a general guideline on how often you will be checking in.

• DO familiarize yourself with the local customs and laws, as a tourist, you are still responsible for following the laws of that country.

• DO use the local currency. Find an easy formula for converting numbers in your head. For accurate and timely currency conversion visit www.xe.com.

• DO map out destinations in advance. Ask your friends and family for recommendations of safe places/areas to visit, as well as areas to avoid. If you’re taking a short honeymoon, this will help to make sure you go everywhere you wanted to visit.

• DON’T look like tourists. Try to observe the styles of the locals, so you don’t become a target for people looking to prey on tourists.

• DO remember your humility and gratitude. Locals will be pleased to help you in a pinch if you smile and show your appreciation.

Source: www.livemocha.com, a language-learning website.


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