Safety tips for summer travel

Summer is always a peak season for travel, and while the joy of going off on vacation, visiting beautiful locations, and great shopping preoccupy a large percentage of your mind, it’s also extremely important to pay attention to your safety. Travel Rants, a blog we recently discovered, and published by Darren Cronian, has started a series on safety when travelling. Regardless of whether you’re travelling to the Caribbean, Central America, the US, Dubai or Europe, these basic tips from Darren are a good start to ensuring a safe and enjoyable trip. 1. Try to blend in wherever you’re going by paying attention to local customs in clothing and action. 2. Carry your wallet as you usually do, but put the most of your money somewhere else. 3. Don’t trust fellow travellers or the hotel staff with your belongings. Lock them up yourself. 4. Stay relatively sober when you’re out and don’t accept drinks from strangers. 5. Remain aware of your surroundings at all times. Travelling solo? The thought of travelling alone scares some people, but we know a few people well who often travel solo, and really do have fun by themselves. Darren also has some great tips for you, and believe us, they’re applicable regardless of gender. MACO Magazines.