Staying out of trouble

When you’re on holiday it’s easy to relax and forget about your worries. As is true of any strange place, as long as you take a few precautions you should be able to keep out of trouble.

1. Don’t carry large amounts of cash with you – only take out what you need and leave the rest locked up in the hotel safe.
2. Try not to wear flash or expensive jewellery. Similarly don’t walk around with loads of expensive gadgets like mobile phones and digital cameras on show.
3. Avoid walking anywhere on your own or in a small group late at night.
4. Respect the local customs. For example, if you are in a country where it is deemed proper to cover your shoulders, than cover yours. The more you observe local customs, the more you will blend in which will make you less of a target.
5. Don’t leave valuables in your hotel room leave them in the hotel safe.
6. Try to carry notes of the smaller values around with you, rather than pulling out hundreds whenever you buy anything.
7. Think twice before you accept a lift from a stranger.
8. By all means be friendly with the locals – but exercise proper caution. Be wary of telling people where you’re staying or letting strangers come back to your room just in case.

If you do find yourself a victim of crime make sure you report it to the police as soon as possible. Remember that you will need the police report in order to proceed with an insurance claim.