- If at all
possible, do not stay on the ground or first floor of your
hotel, apartment block or accommodation. If you do there is an
increased risk from burglars. Ground floor rooms with door or
window, beach or pool access are considered to be very high risk
and therefore avoided if you can.
- Ensure all
doors and windows are locked when you leave your apartment or
room.
- Before
answering the door of your hotel room, call reception to confirm
the identity of the caller and reason for their visit.
- Do not open
any packages or envelopes sent to your room unless you know the
sender and are expecting the package.
- Leave the
television or radio on when leaving your accommodation.
- Always take
your room key with you rather than leave it at the front
desk/reception.
- Use caution
when using public rest rooms (toilets) in hotels. These
facilities are sometimes used by criminals for drug dealing or
to rob unsuspecting guests.
- Some hotels
will retain passports for review by police or other government
officials. To reduce the likelihood of your passport falling
into the wrong hands, try to obtain its return as soon as
possible.
- Hotel
employees can be an invaluable source of information. Ask them
for recommendations on safe restaurants, exercise facilities and
taxi operators. Also enquire a little about the area and
anything that may have happened recently that may concern you.
- Avoid
displaying hotel room keys in restaurants, at swimming pools and
in other public places where they could be viewed or stolen.
Now For Some More Useful Stuff
Now For Some More Useful Stuff
Travel Tips -
Before you go
Travel Tips -
Buying insurance
Travel Tips -
Packing
Travel Tips -
At the Airport
Travel Tips -
When You Arrive
Travel Tips -
Accommodation
Travel Tips -
While You Are There
Travel Tips -
Emergencies
Travel Tips -
Driving Abroad
Travel Tips -
Business Travel
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