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The Habits of a Safe Traveller
The journey of a safe traveller begins when they
pack. Always try to travel light. That way you will be less
tired, more agile and be able to move more quickly. You
are, as well,more likely to keep your luggage ready at
hand, thus less prone to any unpleasant incidents which
could occur if you leave it unattended.
Furthermore - in the light of current global concerns -
keeping your luggage well within reach and sight is less
likely to pose a threat to you and your fellow
passengers by
actively warding off the unwelcome attentions of
individuals who may have a sinister agenda.
Your vigilance and alertness can most certainly contribute
to a safer world:
Dress conservatively and don't wear flashy
jewellery.
Please carry the least amount of valuables required
for your trip and well beforehand ensure that you have a
safe place or places to hide them.
Bring travellers cheques and one or two major credit
cards instead of cash.
Along with a photocopy of your passport information
page , pack an extra set of passport photos.This will help
to expedite the replacement of your passport in the event
that it is lost or stolen.
Your cash, credit cards and your passport are safest when
locked in a hotel safe.
Avoid the use of handbags and outside pockets, rather carry
your valuables in either your inside pockets,or a strong
shoulder bag , or a pouch or moneybag worn under your
clothing.
Carry your presciption glasses (and an extra pair)
and
any medicines you may need in your carry-on luggage.
Please keep medicines in their original labelled containers
and bring copies of your prescriptions and the generic
names of your drugs. If your medication is unusual or
contains narcotics, please carry a letter from your doctor
testifying to your need to take these drugs.Such pre-
emptive action on your part, will save you serious problems
with our customs officials who are among the best in the
world!
Place your name, address, telephone numbers and email
addresses inside and outside of each piece of your
luggage.It is strongly suggested that you lock your
luggage.
What to leave behind
Expensive jewellery, valuable items, irreplaceable
family heirlooms or objects of great sentimental value.
Any day-to-day items unrelated to your trip, such as
security access cards, library cards and unnecessary credit
or debit cards.
Items to bring and leave behind:
Two photocopies of your passport identification page,
as well as photocopies of your driver's licence,
photocopies of the credit or debit cards that you plan to
bring along with you and photocopies of your ariline
ticket.Leave one set of photocopies with responsible and
reliable family or friends at home, and pack the other set
of photocopies in a place apart from where you've packed
your valuables.
Make two photocopies of the serial numbers of your
travellers cheques with the same resposible friend or
realtive at home.Place your photocopy in your hotel safe or
in a place separate from your other valuables, and as you
cash your travellers cheques, cross them off your list.
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