Learning The Best Tips For Staying Safe On Vacation
If you are going on vacation for Christmas, especially if you are going abroad
, it is important that you take measure to ensure you will remain safe. Here are some tips that will keep you having fun.
Vacation safety actually begins while you are still at home. It begins with planning for safety.
Before You Leave, depending on the duration of your vacation abroad, pack sufficient medicines to meet any specific needs of your family members. You may need to bring along your family's medical information, prescription medications etc.
Inform your trusted relatives and friends of your itinerary so that you can be contacted for emergencies. However, avoid discussing your absence in public.
If you leave your house vacated, you may want to stop or suspend all deliveries - an accumulation of newspapers and mail will attract the attention of would-be burglars. It is highly advisable to ask your trusted relatives, friends, or neighbor to check your home regularly and collect mail and newspapers for you.
Make sure that electrical appliances are unplugged, the gas supply is shut off, and the water taps (or supply) are tightly turned off. Clean out your wallet/purse before you go-take only essential credit cards.
Plan to use credit cards or traveler's checks instead of cash wherever possible. Pack things of value and great necessity such as medicine and jewelry in a carry-on baggage item that will stay with you.
Get to know more about the crime situation in the places you are going to visit so that you can be better prepared. Discuss with your family members about the safety and security precautions described in this article.
Set some essential safety rules for your kids. When you are in the airport, have someone look after the baggage while you are checking in.
Do not put your carry-on baggage on the conveyor belt until you are clear to walk through the metal detector. There have been cases where the baggage was taken away by somebody (intentionally and unintentionally) while its owner was still being stuck in the queue.
When you are staying in a hotel, the first thing to do is to check out the exit routes and familiarize yourself with the evacuation procedures. Seek advice from the hotel regarding the safekeeping of valuables that you do not want to bring along with you.
Driving in other countries can be very exciting and enjoyable, but it can also be potentially dangerous because we may not be familiar with the different traffic conditions, rules, signs, road markings, side of steering etc. Before driving in these countries, be well prepared, get all necessary information (e.g. road maps) and try to familiarize yourself with the differences in driving practice.
Be wise with rental cars. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of the car before taking the car out of the rental lot.
If possible, get a car without a rental-company logo on the bumper or windscreen - it advertises the fact that you are a tourist and you may become a target for robbers or thieves. For the same reason, do not leave maps, guidebooks and other things in your car that could label yourself as unfamiliar with the area.
If you do not have a mobile phone that operates in the country you are visiting, consider renting one for use in emergencies. Get to know what phone numbers to call in case of emergencies.
Avoid prolonged driving. A fatigued driver is more accident prone.
Also, be aware of the effects of drugs. Some drugs may make you feel sleepy and impede your driving ability.
Allow plenty of time for the trip so that you do not have to rush to your destination. Stop periodically for rest and light exercise.
Have a "co-driver" to take turns with you if necessary. Wear good quality sunglasses when necessary.
Be sure that everyone in the car is buckled up. Small children should sit at the back and be properly restrained in a child safety seat.
Park safely. Park your car in well-lit areas.
Remember to take away all valuables from the car and lock all the doors and windows. Check the back seat before getting in your car, and lock the doors immediately after you have got in.
This will keep you safe while you are having fun. Taking the necessary precautions will ensure that you have a fantastic vacation.
by: Tom Selwick
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