Travel Safety

84. Travel documents should always be kept safe and taking a photocopy packed somewhere separately from the originals

is prudent and smart. It will help you to prove your citizenship anywhere, anytime, protecting your personal interest. If it should ever be stolen, contact and share that information with the authorities, embassy and police right away.

85. Guarding your identity, travel documentation and ensuring document accessibility is a travel priority.

Proof of identity and citizenship is your most prized travel possession. It is advised that you make at least two copies of your important documents, including your credit cards and passport.

Keep one with you at all times and deposit the other in a safe place or leave it with a friend or family member or the hotel’s safe.

Have them handy and with you at all times. Never lose sight of your passport if you can help it and in case it is stolen, report it immediately as was stated earlier to avoid any difficulty, affecting your return home etc.

86. Take extreme care with keeping your personal documentation and possessions safe and under-eye.

Avoid endless headaches, red tape, delays and costly replacement and administration fees. Not to mention traveling to the nearest police station, long distance telephone calls home and to embassies and dignitaries to advise them of the situation is it is lost or stolen! Never leave money, valuables, or your passport unattended. This is a strict rule, no exception - Not even to go to the beach!

Avoid opening or revealing the contents of your purse in public places (street, metro, ATM…). Take out your ticket or a small bill ahead of time in private and put it in your pocket for easy accessibility. Use a waist-belt. Secure valuables at all times.

87. Keeping valuables safe and have peace of mind at the same time.

Hotel safes or security boxes or even in-room/wall-mounted, combination locks and safes are options for storing your possessions that your treasure and value.

88. Carrying identification and hotel or resort location information and telephone number on your person is advisable.

The easiest way is to simply ask the front-desk attendant for a business card when you check in. This again will save you time and money. It comes in extremely handy should you ever get lost and need to find your way or for taxi drivers. Might even save a buck or two!