Robin Gardner disappeared on vacation in Aruba is not the first nor the last problem to realize an American traveling abroad. While the risks to personal security vary with the circumstances, there are a few important steps you can take to minimize the risk.
Safe travels again in the spotlight with the disappearance of the Maryland women in ArubaFirst step: "know before you go" is the mantra of one Safe travel siteMinimizing vulnerability and risks at the place of destination of the last stepLike this article? Share it with others using this link http://bit.ly/nSyTX1:
This study abroad, spring break, or a vacation or business trip, safe travel begins with planning. Not all destinations are equally safe. The State Department is the place to start for information about how secure the country as a whole. It also provides alerts to specific risks, like this one on spring break in Mexico.
The Council only goes so far. So you want to:
Do your homework on your specific destination, including your hotel or resort and surrounding areaCheck with travel agencies. They may have a beta version, not just on offense, but the security and health services, tooSearch for information online including discussions, reviews, and comments on the online travel sitesAs an aside traveler Bill of Rights Bill introduced in Congress to require online travel sites to provide this information in advance. If you think he has a very good idea to ask your Congressional representatives to support it.
After you've decided on a route, register with the State of the Smart Traveler registration program. This would allow the State to your loved ones or to contact you in case of emergency.
When you arrive at the place there is a need to broaden and strengthen the understanding of your personal safety. Do not travel alone. Do not travel at night. Always know where you're going and how to get there. Please observe the local customs and not to violate them. In some countries, you should expect and be prepared for some harassment from local residents. This includes the begging and offers trade. Try and keep a low profile.
With regard to drink if you adventure experts think about hiring a tour for any potentially dangerous activities such as Jeep tours, horseback riding, diving, scuba diving, even, and the like. You should check the security credentials of any tour operator, just like at home. Even the seemingly normal tours, if they involve road trips can be much riskier than at home. The video below tells the history of several victims who unfortunately too common in foreign travel.
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