Hotel Tips Part 1

HOTELS
• Reserve rooms above first floor.
• Keep doors and windows locked, and check them before retiring.
• Put valuables in the hotel room safe.
• Keep drapes closed after dark.
• Verify workmen with the front desk before admitting them into your room.
• Locate your nearest emergency exit and fire extinguisher.

What About Lost Luggage?

LOST LUGGAGE (Who else has lost luggage?)
• Find an airline representative and report the problem.
• You will be given a form to complete. DO THIS IMMEDIATELY, BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE AIRPORT. This form will describe the luggage and its contents.
• Obtain a copy of the form before giving it to airline representative.
• If you are asked to surrender your claim checks, make sure you note this on the form.
• 98% of lost luggage is found within several hours, and will be put on the next flight to your destination.
• If you cannot wait, make sure the airline has your address to forward your luggage.
• If you need to buy or rent replacement items, most carriers will front you some cash. Receipts will be required if replacement items are worth $50 or more.
• If luggage is never found, you will be asked to estimate the value (depreciated) of its contents. If you claim anything new or costly (i.e. camera), you may be asked to provide receipts and other documentation.
• There is a “lost luggage” heaven — Scottsboro, Alabama.

International Travel Tip #10

If you are in a situation where someone starts shooting a gun, drop to the floor or get down as low as possible and don’t move until you are sure the danger has passed. If possible, shield yourself behind or under a solid object.

Check Out Just One of Hundreds of Waterfalls

Click Here Twice: Silver Run Falls, Cashiers, NC

International Travel Tip #9

If you go out, let another member of you group know when you expect to return and the general location you are visiting. You may wish to provide a contact number as well.

Sapphire Valley, NC is an awesome place!

Just returned from NC mountains- wow- one county nearby has 250 “Named” waterfalls- imagine how many not named!

There are several condos up there to serve as a base for exploring, golfing, fishing, etc- and WE LOVE CONDOS! Our condo had a waterfall and stream right outside our sliding doors in our living room, dining room and bedroom- talk about “white noise” lulling us to sleep each night (yes, you can actually leave your windows/sliding doors open at night). I haven’t slept that well in a long time-

Mike

International Travel Tips #8

Know the location of the U.S. Embassy or embassy of your passport country, and have that phone number with you at all times.

International Travel Tips #7

Avoid any area of the city which has been the target of a terrorist or is a place where Americans are known to congregate.

International Travel Tip #6

Avoid photographing military installations, border protection points and sensitive government buildings.

International Travel Tip #5

Do not swap or sell any personal effects, such as jewelry or religious items, in countries where it is illegal to do so. Know the local laws.

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