| You're going on your dream vacation and, now and | | | | not a thing to speak or joke about in public. |
| then, you feel a little twinge of fear---apprehension | | | | 6) Do not leave your luggage unattended ever. |
| of the unknown, fear of thieves, fear for your | | | | However, two ideas people use to secure their |
| security. Well, here are some hints that should help to | | | | luggage whether in an unattended vehicle or a public |
| keep you safe on your trip. | | | | area is use of a bicycle cable and lock or |
| 1) Bring a small rubber doorstop and wedge it at the | | | | mountaineering carabiners. Fasten them to some |
| base of your hotel room door. Most thieves are not | | | | stable object. An additional idea is to attach small bells |
| going to slam themselves repeatedly against your | | | | to your belongings that will ring if anyone touches |
| door; they'll look for easier pickin's. | | | | them. |
| 2) Many laptop computers get left behind in airports, | | | | 7) Attach items like iPod or digital cameras to your |
| hotel rooms, etc. Lots of times, staff cannot find out | | | | daypack or duffle bag with a lanyard. It's way too |
| the information needed to return it to you because | | | | easy to leave a restaurant or other establishment |
| of passwords and such. So tape a business card onto | | | | quickly and leave such items behind. |
| the cover of your computer. That way, maybe it will | | | | 8) While walking busy streets or crazy terminals, |
| be mailed to you. | | | | place a referee's whistle or some other noise-maker |
| 3) Here are a few cool ideas to protect your wallet. | | | | around your kids' necks. If they lose you, they can |
| You can fasten a safety pin across your pants | | | | blow the thing. It may annoy a few people, but so |
| pocket on the inside. You can still maneuver your | | | | what? At least you'll find each other. |
| wallet out, but pickpockets won't be able to whisk | | | | 9) It's handy for your kid's health to carry a Ziploc |
| your wallet into their pocket. Another idea is to place | | | | bag which contains children's Ibuprofen or aspirin, a |
| a few dollars and some worthless cards in a dummy | | | | thermometer, Benadryl, a few bandaids, and even an |
| wallet. Then if you get mugged, throw the wallet on | | | | antibiotic. It may save you searching for a drug store |
| the ground and run. A third idea is to place your | | | | or pharmacy at midnight. |
| wallet into a waistpack or the front pocket of your | | | | 10) If you're on a cruise, check your cabin life vests, |
| clothing. | | | | try them on. Take the lifeboat drill seriously and |
| 4) Don't go anywhere with an anonymous someone | | | | remember the location of your muster and lifeboat |
| who wants to direct you to a location. Do not get | | | | station. God forbid that there be a crash, a fire, or |
| into a car with an unsolicited guide. Learn the | | | | whatever, but you need to be ready for such a |
| difference between official cabs and phony ones. | | | | thing. |
| 5) Never make jokes or comments about fire or a | | | | One of these ideas can save you a world of hurt and |
| bomb scare. All officials need to hear sometimes is | | | | make your vacation all the fun or relaxation it is |
| one reference to such things and you can be in big | | | | meant to be. Bon voyage. |
| trouble. You may even be confined or arrested. It is | | | | |