How to Stay Safe and Secure while Traveling
January 25, 2008. One great thing about luxury vacation rentals is that they tend to be more low-key environments, making them less of a target for thieves and criminals. Nonetheless, whenever you are traveling, it helps to be aware and practice a few precautions. Kevin Coffee, a public speaker known as the "Scholar of Thievery," has a lot of great articles about this subject on his website.
"Tips for Carrying Money and Documents while Traveling"
Wallets and purses are out! Hidden money carriers are in! Coffee reviews the different types (neck/shoulder pouch, waist type, hidden pocket wallet, leg type, belts, etc.) and discusses their pros and cons. Belts, for example, don't work well for women who wear dresses. Leg types can come undone during hectic, last-minute runs through airports.
What if someone steals your husband's credit card? Do you have a card from the same account? If so, make sure your individual card has a different credit card number. When you report one card stolen, both cards will become inactive if they have the same number.
Also, remember to notify your credit card companies when you are about to travel. Some companies will decline charges when a card is suddenly used several times in one day in a location far from your home.
