Travel Safety

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The idea for this post came to me when I was at a hotel recently. At the registration desk there was a flyer being given to guests about leaving valuables in their cars. With the holiday season travel about to kick in, I thought I would go over "Ten Tips for Traveling Safely."

1. Travel Light. Remember the scene out of "Up in the Air" where the character Natalie, played by Anna Kendrick, brings this huge suitcase and Ryan Bingham, played by George Clooney, throws half of the stuff away and gets her a newer smaller suitcase? Remember separates, mix and match is the way to go. Here is a video about an efficient way to pack a bag. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BL9qmFRbd4

2. Don't leave valuables in your hotel room. If you aren't wearing them, then the best place is the hotel safe.

3. Along with valuables, do you really need to bring your computer? With hotel business centers and smart phones with email, leaving the laptop at home might be an option.

4. Along with leaving valuables at home, also leave behind your social security and library cards.

5. Cashier checks and one or two credit cards may be all you need when you travel. Leave unnecessary credit cards at home. Don't carry large amounts of cash.

6. If you are traveling by car, please make sure you bring everything into the car including your GPS and other things you might leave behind by under normal circumstances.

7. When you go out, be aware of your surroundings and travel in pairs or in a group. Also remember to remove your name badge when you are leaving the conference site.

8. I hate to sound like your mother, but don't accept drinks from strangers.

9. If you are going to be gone for an extended period, place valuables in a safety deposit box along with important papers.

10. Leave your itinerary along with your cell phone number with a friend or family member.

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