subject: Vacation Safety Tips [print this page] The last thing anyone wants is a ruined vacation. There are a few travel disasters that can happen to anyone that will simply ruin your whole trip. It is important that you keep safety in mind while on vacation to ensure none of these travel disasters happen to you.
Be sure to take all prescription drugs (in their original packaging) with you for everybody. If there are any allergy sufferers coming along, bring their allergy medications too.
Bring a small first aid kit with you that contains things like bandages, hand sanitizer, Tylenol, and any necessary medications.
Ensure that every member of your party carries their passport with them at all times. You should also have a photocopy of each passport, airline tickets, itinerary and additional ID just in case an original gets lost.
Leave your valuables at home. Do not take valuable jewelry, large amounts of cash, or expensive electronics with you on vacation. If you do end up bringing a laptop or digital camera, keep them with you all the time. Do not leave expensive items in the hotel room or in the car. It's a good idea to record the serial numbers of any expensive items just in case they do end up lost or stolen.
If you are driving around a lot on your vacation, a GPS is a really good idea. It will greatly reduce your risk of getting lost and is a Godsend for planning alternate routes around road construction or traffic jams.
Pack properly according to the weather. Check the current temperatures and forecasts for your destination city before you go and pack accordingly. The climate may be very different than what you are used to and extreme high or low temperatures can be very dangerous.
These are just a few of the things you can do to make sure your family stays safe on vacation. Plan well and be prepared for emergencies and you'll do fine.
