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Safe Travel and Basic Security
Awareness
- By Adam Usher MSyI, Director of Security Services
MAST
August see’s one of the UK’s biggest hikes in international travel,
with many families leaving the safety of their homes and familiar
surroundings and travelling around the world in search of rest,
relaxation and fun for the children.
The excitement and anticipation of getting away from work and
travelling to pastures new, may in some cases promote you
to let your guard down, and become an easy victim of theft or
worse.
Here are MASTs top tips for safe travel, and keeping your
belongings and family safe in new, unexplored environments.
Luggage and documentation
When flying internationally, both short and long-haul flights,
always ensure your suitcases are appropriately locked and
secured. Although standard suitcase locks are small and weak
(in most cases) they are there to act as a deterrent.
Check your luggage in at the first opportunity, and only allow airline staff to handle your baggage. This
alleviates you sitting around with luggage and giving potential thieves the upper hand.
Keep your documentation, cash and hand luggage close at all times, and do not allow anyone to handle your
passport and travel documents, even when you believe you’re in secure areas of airports. (thieves operate
throughout airports as well as in resort).
Cash and Valuables
This may seem an obvious one, however many British tourists fall foul to this simple exercise.
When buying something in a store or paying for trips, do not take out a large amount of notes (even if it
feels like monopoly money to you). When you’re travelling only take the amount of money out for the day
that you believe you may need. Leave the rest in a secure safe in your hotel room or hotel reception. Don’t
make yourself a target!
Don’t leave valuables on open display in your hire car or out in your hotel room, lock them away in your safe,
(you wouldn’t do it in the UK so why do it on holiday).
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