Travel Safe This 4th of July and Always
As people prepare to travel this holiday weekend, I thought I’d share a few travel guidelines and concerns regarding staying safe while traveling. And regardless if it is a holiday weekend or not, travel safety tips are always important in all of our efforts to stay safe.
First of all, remember that travel security requires an investment of time and effort. Depending on a variety of factors such as where you are traveling, who you are traveling with, and your already established travel habits, the amount of time and effort will vary. But just the fact that you are reading this means you are willing to gain information and knowledge on remaining safe, and that’s a great start. This is a large topic, there are books written on traveling safe. For purposes here, I just want to share a few tips that hopefully will make your weekend safer and more enjoyable, and that will help everyone increase their travel awareness for any traveling they do throughout the year.
One important tip is to familiarize yourself with your travel destination. You can read guide books, web sites, local newspapers (print and on-line), listen to local radio news on-line, or chat with people on Internet forums. Ask people, especially friends and colleagues, for insights about your travel destination. If traveling to a foreign country, check out travel warnings from the government. (U.S. Department of State issues travel warnings recorded on the phone or on their website)
Another important consideration is to remember your basic awareness skills that keep you safe wherever you are. Yes, vacations are a time to relax and recharge. But don’t let your guard down on vacation. Be as alert as you would be if traveling on business. I’m not trying to ruin your vacation by telling you to be paranoid, just pay attention to what’s going on around you. Not only will you be better prepared to notice potential danger, you will recognize more good things to experience and being aware can make an average vacation great.
Make sure your cell phone will work in the location you will be visiting. I know you might want to just get away from it all. I’m not saying you have to answer your phone if someone calls. But it is a good idea to have a phone handy for emergencies. So make sure it will operate at your destination. This is more important for those people who will travel to a foreign destination. So check it out before you travel.
Don’t telegraph that you are a stranger in town. This can lower your vulnerability by not looking like an easy target. On a similar topic, don’t display your wealth. Keep expensive jewelry, large amounts of cash, etc. out of view. Better yet, leave it at home. It’s also a good idea to separate your credit cards and ID, and not have them all together. If you lose your wallet, by accident or theft, you have not lost everything.
Make safety, rather than price, your prime consideration when selecting a hotel. Don’t be afraid to switch hotels if you feel something is wrong. Know the layout of your hotel, especially the fire exits.
Obviously, don’t walk down dark alleys or empty streets. Remember to stay where there are lights and people. Be careful not to drink to excess unless you are with people you trust. (Even then, I caution you not to drink to excess)
And finally, the most important tip I can provide for most Americans about to celebrate the 4th of July, and this tip is also something everyone should follow every day of the year, not just on the holiday. Wear your seat belt when driving. It’s proven that seat belts save lives. And Never, Never, Never, Drink and Drive!
Alain Burrese, J.D. is a performance and personal development expert who teaches how to live, take action, and get things done through the Warrior’s Edge. Alain combines his military, martial art, and Asian experiences with his business, law, and conflict resolution education into a powerful way of living with balance, honor, and integrity. He teaches how to use the Warrior’s Edge to Take Action and Achieve Remarkable Results. Alain is the author of Hard-Won Wisdom From The School Of Hard Knocks, the DVDs Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking series, and numerous articles and reviews. You can read more articles and reviews and see clips of his DVDs as well as much more at http://www.burrese.com and http://www.aikiproductions.com
Author: Alain Burrese
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