Personal Security Tips for Travelers
Travelers are often the targets of crime because they are unfamiliar
with local conditions and warning signs. This problem is compounded when
traveling in foreign countries where language barriers may exist. The these
tips are offered to help reduce the chance of crimes occuring while traveling.
We offer more security tips in other articles
on this site.
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Utilize traveler's checks or credit cards, rather than carrying large amounts
of cash.
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Plan for any language barriers. Try to know some of the language commonly
spoken wherever you're traveling.
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Learn to recognize the uniforms of local law enforcement officers.
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Attempt to dress inconspicuously.
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Avoid meeting strangers in unknown, isolated places.
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Do not depend on the door of your hotel room to protect you and your valuables.
For extra protection use a chair, a drawer, a rubber wedge, or a portable
travel lock to block your door from being opened.
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In a hotel, lock balcony doors or any windows accessible from outside.
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Locate fire exits, be able to recognize the fire alarm signal, and plan
your actions in the event of a hotel fire.
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Use the trunk of your automobile rather than the passenger compartment
for carrying luggage. Bring all your luggage into the hotel room with you
at night. Lock your baggage and don't overpack when using public transportation.
Store luggage in a coin operated locker during a layover.
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Use only skycaps or other authorized baggage handling personnel for assistance
with your luggage.
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Use the AAA, travel agencies, the State Department, Embassies, Consulates,
and other reliable sources for information about where you're going and
what you should do or avoid while there.
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Guard your transportation tickets.
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Determine taxi fares before you use taxi service.
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Lock camper or motor home doors even while driving.
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Notify rangers, park police, or nearby campers of your camping location.
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Use your auto horn as an emergency alarm.
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Be especially dubious of unwarranted attention or offers of friendship
from strangers in resort areas.
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Take precautions against pickpockets in a crowd.
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Go sightseeing with a group of your own choosing and be cautious of suggestions
for places to see and things to do.
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