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Safe Traveling Tips for Your Next Family Vacation
Everyone loves traveling. However, wandering through new destinations can bring some challenges. Especially when it comes to safety. Thankfully, there are a few safe traveling tips you can utilize to ensure your family never experiences anything but good things when away from home. Today, I am sharing safe traveling tips, so you are prepared for any family vacations you take in the future.
Safe Traveling Tips for Your Next Family Vacation
Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great idea to talk to the locals for advice on food and directions. However, I recommend being cautious to not divulge too much information.
It is also wise to wait before posting your family adventures to social media. After all, you don’t want the wrong person to know you are not home, because it offers them a chance to enter your home without you knowing it. This is one of the best safe traveling tips everyone should follow when taking trips with their family.
Know Local Scams to Stay Safe While Traveling
Everywhere you go, there will be a scam waiting for you. Thankfully, you can check the U.S. state department website for all dangers and threats that exist in every country in the world.
Utilizing this safe traveling tip will ensure you are prepared. And that you won’t fall for the latest scams that are out there.
Register with Your Embassy
When traveling out of the country, it is a must to register with the country’s local embassy. You can do that through the ‘Smart Traveler Enrollment Program’, provided by the U.S. Department of State.
Enrolling in this program will ensure you have the support and guidance your family needs if an emergency happens while you are traveling internationally.
Know the Local Dress Code – Safe Traveling Tip 101
Some dress customs are actual laws in some countries. You will want to be aware of those laws, so you don’t inadvertently break them while traveling with your family. Plus, you also don’t want to stand out as a tourist.
Predators and scammers are everywhere. And loud clothing is a dead giveaway that you are not a local. Dress in muted colors and try not to be too flashy.
Get Travel Insurance: A Safe Traveling Tip People Usually Skip
Spending an additional $100 or so to protect your belongings should absolutely be included in your budget when traveling. The peace of mind adds to the potential payoff if an unfortunate event was to take place during your family vacation.
I always encourage my clients to purchase travel insurance when booking their vacations. After all, you never know when something unexpected will happen and you will be glad you followed this safe traveling tip.
Advise Your Bank of Your Travel Plans
One of the worst things that can happen when you are traveling is having your credit cards frozen, simply because you didn’t alert the bank to your travel plans. Telling your bank will save you time, and headaches, while ensuring you have the money you need during your family vacation.
Pack a First Aid Kit
Safe traveling 101 includes a basic first aid kit! Look up the contents for a family adventure waterproof kit. Those kits will have the essentials needed to stay out of an emergency room or scrounging to find items in a time of need.
Use ATM’s Wisely: Major Safe Traveling Tip
If you do need to use an ATM, be sure to travel with a group when doing so. The goal is to have your back covered and be private with entering your information. For additional information check out my blog on carrying money while traveling abroad.
Don’t Drink Too Much Alcohol
We all like to party. But drinking too much as a tourist is very risky. You need to be on high alert with who is preparing your drink. I always say it is best to follow my safe traveling tips by setting a limit and sticking to it. Especially since drinking too much can result in too many bad things to count while traveling.
Write Down Emergency Information
Keep your contact information, as well as two people who can be contacted immediately, written down in a safe place. This will come in handy if there is a disaster. Keep an emergency plan on your phone as well.
We never want bad things to happen when traveling. So, the better you prepare with these safe traveling tips, the more fun you will have.
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