HOW TO BE SAFE WHILE TRAVELING SINGLE

f you want to meet new           increase your safety factor:
people, find a mate,
increase your awareness,        1. When you check into your
experience personal growth, lower     hotel, give your Bellman a $5.00
your blood pressure or just           to $10.00 tip. Tell him your name
relax. TRAVEL!                        and ask him a question about your
                                      stay at the resort, Keep this
You can try an all-inclusive          conversation, brief and
resort that will give you the         professional
safety of communal living, yet
flexible enough to provide you        2. Use the Hotel safe for money,
with a detail experience of your      your travel documents and
chosen destination. You can           jewelry. If you use your room
increase your experience              safe, be sure you know how to
encounters by signing up for          operate the safe properly.
tours offered by your resort.
These mega resorts offer tours        3. Always try to originate your
for shopping, sightseeing, night      cab ride from your hotel. When
life, educational and adventure.      away from your hotel try to avoid
                                      asking strangers for directions.
If you would rather travel to 2,      If you get lost or need help, go
3 or more cities then a cruise        to the nearest Hotel (the larger
may be your best choice. There        the better) and ask for help at
are single cruises that are high      the Front desk!
end, (meaning they won't make you
feel like you are on the prowl)!      4. Select your 'return trip cab'
                                      with caution and always be aware
Safety is a serious issue and         of your surroundings
should not be taken lightly.
Listed below are 15 tips to           5. Invest in a body purse or use

a money belt.                         moment! At least not in a foreign
                                      country.
6. Do not flash cash, foreign or
domestic. If you are not sure of      11. Remember, if you are an
the money exchange, it is OK to       American, you could be a target!
leave a little extra money on the     OR, they may want to marry you so
table.                                they can move to the US. (Note:
                                      In Egypt men are legally allowed
7. When meeting people during         to have three wives)
your travel, do not give out your
hotel room number. Meet people in     12. Wait until the last day
the lobby or have the Hotel           before your departure before
operator connect them to your         giving out your home address or
room.                                 telephone number. (You would not
                                      want this information forwarded
8. If you decide to go out with a     to a professional thief while you
suitor that you meet while            are away on vacation)
traveling, have him/her pick you
up at your Hotel. Find your           13. Try not to break anyone's
Bellman, and casually mention         heart.
that you are going out with one
of the locals and ask a question      14. If you get into trouble,
about where to go? (The Hotel         contact the nearest US Embassy.
does not want anything to happen
to you, because then who would        15. Leave a detailed itinerary
pay the bill?)                        with a friend or relative at
                                      home. Check in with this family
9. ALWAYS remember to BE SAFE in      member or friend often during
personal or sexual encounters.        your vacation
Don't get caught up in the

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Article written by Cassandra Ingraham, e-Publisher for http://www.travel360degrees.com A web site for cost conscience travelers featuring travel articles with links to affordable Travel Suppliers.

How To Be Safe While Traveling Single