2. Three Types of SafetyThree Types of Safety
Physical safetyPhysical safety
Property safetyProperty safety
Psychological safetyPsychological safety
3. Pre-trip PreparationPre-trip Preparation
Make travel reservations throughMake travel reservations through
NavigantNavigant
Leave copy of itinerary with familyLeave copy of itinerary with family
member or co-workermember or co-worker
Keep all travel documents in oneKeep all travel documents in one
placeplace
4. PackingPacking
Leave valuables at homeLeave valuables at home
Empty wallet of unnecessary creditEmpty wallet of unnecessary credit
cardscards
Pack lightly or use bigger suitcasePack lightly or use bigger suitcase
Bring a small flashlightBring a small flashlight
Do not lock suitcasesDo not lock suitcases
5. Clearing Airport SecurityClearing Airport Security
Print boarding pass in advancePrint boarding pass in advance
Minimize luggageMinimize luggage
Bring laptop computer only if absolutelyBring laptop computer only if absolutely
necessarynecessary
Wear easy-off shoesWear easy-off shoes
Don’t carry large amounts of change orDon’t carry large amounts of change or
keyskeys
Be aware of underwire bras and bodyBe aware of underwire bras and body
piercingspiercings
Have a sense of humor, but don’t makeHave a sense of humor, but don’t make
jokes about securityjokes about security
6. On the AircraftOn the Aircraft
Put heavy luggage under seat ratherPut heavy luggage under seat rather
than overheadthan overhead
Listen to flight attendants’ safetyListen to flight attendants’ safety
advisoryadvisory
Identify two nearest exitsIdentify two nearest exits
Avoid heavy alcohol consumptionAvoid heavy alcohol consumption
7. Leaving the AirportLeaving the Airport
Move with calm confidenceMove with calm confidence
Use only clearly designated taxis andUse only clearly designated taxis and
shuttles or reputable car rentalshuttles or reputable car rental
companiescompanies
Keep close tabs on your luggage onKeep close tabs on your luggage on
hotel shuttle buseshotel shuttle buses
8. In the Rental CarIn the Rental Car
Mapquest driving directions prior toMapquest driving directions prior to
departuredeparture
Become thoroughly familiar with carBecome thoroughly familiar with car
before leaving the lotbefore leaving the lot
Place luggage and other items inPlace luggage and other items in
trunk, if necessarytrunk, if necessary
9. At the HotelAt the Hotel
Avoid hotels with exterior corridorsAvoid hotels with exterior corridors
Request rooms on 2Request rooms on 2ndnd
– 4– 4thth
floorsfloors
Be discreet about room number andBe discreet about room number and
locationlocation
Maintain credit card and identityMaintain credit card and identity
securitysecurity
Use bellhop or a buddy to ensureUse bellhop or a buddy to ensure
room is emptyroom is empty
Locate nearest fire escapesLocate nearest fire escapes
Use deadbolt locks at all timesUse deadbolt locks at all times
10. At the HotelAt the Hotel
Be careful about ordering roomBe careful about ordering room
service or pizza deliveryservice or pizza delivery
Use in-room safe for valuablesUse in-room safe for valuables
Keep coat, shoes, purse, flashlight,Keep coat, shoes, purse, flashlight,
and room key together in one placeand room key together in one place
for quick escapefor quick escape
11. At Your DestinationAt Your Destination
Shield credit cards from view duringShield credit cards from view during
transactionstransactions
Use hand or body to block view ofUse hand or body to block view of
calling card and ATM transactionscalling card and ATM transactions
Divide your money – take only whatDivide your money – take only what
you’ll need out of hotel safeyou’ll need out of hotel safe
12. At Your DestinationAt Your Destination
Be very aware of pickpocket scamsBe very aware of pickpocket scams
• The Pickpocket DuoThe Pickpocket Duo
• The Purse CutterThe Purse Cutter
• Children as thievesChildren as thieves
13. International TravelInternational Travel
Take copies of all travel documentsTake copies of all travel documents
and keep them separate fromand keep them separate from
originalsoriginals
Keep phone numbers for hotel andKeep phone numbers for hotel and
American Embassy with you at allAmerican Embassy with you at all
timestimes
Keep prescription drugs in originalKeep prescription drugs in original
containers and carry copy ofcontainers and carry copy of
prescriptionprescription
Learn key basic phrases in foreignLearn key basic phrases in foreign
language prior to arrivallanguage prior to arrival
14. International TravelInternational Travel
Maintain a low profile – avoid beingMaintain a low profile – avoid being
obviously Americanobviously American
Avoid being near largeAvoid being near large
demonstrationsdemonstrations
Stay in “American” hotels and areasStay in “American” hotels and areas
– or not?– or not?