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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Your Holiday Booking Strategy for 2026
4 September
Protecting late-summer trips
28 August
9 June 2012
A Traveler’s Vaccination Checklist
Most people, at least in the U.S. and other Westernized countries, get their vaccinations on a...
25 May 2012
3 Steps to Preventing Passport Theft and 5 Steps to Replace It
If you’re traveling outside the country, your passport is a critical item on your packing list....
17 May 2012
8 Travel Safety Tips for Public Transportation
Using the public transportation system can be a great way for a traveler to save money...
5 May 2012
7 Tips to Protect your Summer Vacation from Hurricanes
Hurricane season is June 1st through November 30th (for the Atlantic and Caribbean) with August and...
27 April 2012
Check the CDC Travel Health Map before Your Next Trip
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, has a website focused on traveler's health....
13 April 2012
Safe Drinking Water Tips for Travelers
Waterborne diseases are a real risk for international travelers visiting countries with less-than-adequate sanitation and for...
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...
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...
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...
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...