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.

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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.

International Travel Tip #4

Be wary of anyone loitering around doors to your room, and notify the desk of your suspicions.

International Travel Tip #3

Your luggage may be searched upon entering a country, so pack accordingly. Know what items are taboo in the country you are visiting. Make sure you don’t have anything in your checked luggage you can’t lose.

International Travel Tip #2

Ask Hemisphere Travel for a country profile if you are traveling to a new destination. We can provide extensive data on weather, local customs, food, political climate and much more.

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