Category: Travel Safety Tips

Practical travel safety tips to keep you protected on the road, in the air, and abroad. From health precautions and destination hazards to emergency preparedness and travel insurance, learn how to travel smarter and safer.

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Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag on Long Distance Trips 4 April 2012

Top 6 Tips for Avoiding Jet Lag on Long Distance Trips

Most travelers want to make the most of their time when they arrive after a long...

3 Port of Call Risks to Avoid on Your Next Cruise 30 March 2012

3 Port of Call Risks to Avoid on Your Next Cruise

A cruise vacation is supposed to be relaxing and fun, but there are a number of...

The Real Danger of Flying? DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome 22 March 2012

The Real Danger of Flying? DVT, also known as Economy Class Syndrome

March is deep vein thrombosis (DVT) awareness month and we thought it a good time to...

You’ve just been asked for a bribe, now what do you do? 10 March 2012

You’ve just been asked for a bribe, now what do you do?

Contrary to the popular belief of some inexperienced travelers, bribing is not a tool used exclusively...

Don’t Let an Insect Bite Ruin Your Health on Your Next Vacation or Business Trip 5 March 2012

Don’t Let an Insect Bite Ruin Your Health on Your Next Vacation or Business Trip

The list of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases is populated with really scary ones. Some of these...

Watch Out for Counterfeit Drugs on your Trip 28 February 2012

Watch Out for Counterfeit Drugs on your Trip

Drugs sold outside the U.S. may not meet the same standards for quality that are regulated...

Check the US State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings 10 February 2012

Check the US State Department Travel Alerts and Warnings

Travel Advisory and Guidance One of the first steps every traveler should make when planning a...

Prepare for a Personal Medical Emergency with a Travel Medical Portfolio 27 January 2012

Prepare for a Personal Medical Emergency with a Travel Medical Portfolio

Many well-prepared travelers miss this step, but as anyone who has experienced a travel medical emergency...

Finding Medical Care On the Road and In a Hurry 22 January 2012

Finding Medical Care On the Road and In a Hurry

It's been estimated that around 20 percent of all travelers get sick each year, and out...

How to Survive a Cruise Ship Sinking Disaster 14 January 2012

How to Survive a Cruise Ship Sinking Disaster

Cruise ship disasters such as the sinking of the Costa Concordia are sensational news stories that...