On April 20, 2015, Rotarian Wendy Osborne, delivered a Travel Safety Talk.
The following are recommended travel safety tips that can assist any traveller in making each trip, safety, pleasurable and worry-free...
Pre-trip planning:
- Leave an itinerary with a non-travelling family member.
- Keep travel documents in one place.
Packing:
- Leave valuables at home
- Pack lightly
- Pack a small flashlight
- Do not lock suitcases
On aircraft:
- Leave heavy luggage under your seat
- Listen to the flight attendant
Leaving airport:
- Move with conviction and confidence
- Use marked airport transportation
- Keep close tabs on your luggage
At hotel:
- Locate fire escape / safe passage routes
- Maintain credit card security
- Use deadbolt locks
- Be careful ordering out of venue room service
At destination:
- Maintain credit card security
- Divide your money. Don’t carry it all at one time.
- Be vigilant in crowds
International Travel:
- Email electronic copies of your travel documents to yourself.
- Place name and address inside your suitcase. Don’t rely on tags on the external bag.
- Maintain prescriptions in a dispenser bottle.
- Be vigilant in soliciting and begging.
Travel safe and enjoy your trip!