Top Travel Tips #9

Be sure to leave your itinerary with friends or relatives. This way they can contact you if there’s an emergency back home and it’s always good for someone to know where you are. These documents can be found in the Travel Resource Center on the Travel Center. And finally… www.RealDealTravelGroup.com

Top Travel Tips #7

. Be aware of other country’s customs and laws. You don’t want to be caught spitting out your chewing gum in Singapore: it’s a criminal offense. (To be sure, check the State Department’s Traveler Advisories on the Travel Center at: www.RealDealTravelGroup.com

Top 10 Travel Tips #1

Put your name and the telephone number of your destination on both the outside and the inside of your luggage. Then, in case you and your bags are separated, they can catch up to you quickly.

This is the beginning of a series for the next few weeks- enjoy!

Taxi Travel Tips #1

TAXIS

• If possible, pick your own cab.
• Have the address of your destination and hotel written in the local language.
• If you call a cab, wait for it indoors.
• Compare the face of the driver with the posted license.

More tomorrow, Mike

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.

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.

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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