10 TRAVEL SAFETY TIPS:
CAR SAFETY
1. Have your car keys with you ready so you are not fumbling through your purse
2. As you walk to your car, pretend you are on the phone
3. When nearing your hotel, call ahead and have an escort meet you outside
4. Put away anything that marks you as a tourist
TELEPHONE
5. Keep key information in your phone
HOTEL
6. Request secure room locations
7. When entering your room, do not double latch right away. First check to see that there are no unwanted visitors already in your room.
8. In an elevator, stand near the emergency button
OTHER
9. Have your ID on you at all times
10. Dress like a local
Grandmother's advice - when driving at night, wear a hat to appear as a man!
LIFE SAVING ITEMS IN YOUR PURSE/BRIEFCASE
1. Lipstick - write SOS on your windshield/roof.
2. Perfume - spray in the face of your attacker to gag.
3. Keys - always keep in your hand to jab your attacker. A ballpoint pen works for this too.
4. Penlight - shine in the eyes of your attacker to temporarily blind.
5. Camera - on your phone or a small digital one to snap a picture.
6. Laptop power cord - not only can you bop someone on the head, you can also use it to wrap around their neck.
