Better to be safer than sorry

When you go on your holidays, wherever the destination, within a few days, or even hours for some people, you get into holiday mode and relaxation is the only thing on your mind.  Although it’s great to be able to turn off and enjoy yourself and forget about all your day to day stresses at home, this is the time when you can become complacent and allow the usual security measures you take to fall by the wayside.  Here are a few tips to make your holiday run as smoothly as possible.

When you leave your apartment or hotel room, check that your balcony doors and windows are closed and that no expensive items are left on display where they can be seen by passers-by.

Make use of the safe facilities offered by the establishment you are staying in.  Don’t go out wearing expensive looking jewellery and leave that wad of money behind if you are not going to need it.   A stuffed wallet or purse is soon spotted by a pick-pocket and presents the perfect opportunity when it’s poking out of your back pocket or being carried in an open handbag.

Most importantly, make sure you adhere to the dress code of the country you are visiting so no offence is caused to the locals.