Hotel guests should always security-proof their rooms to prevent thieves from breaking in. The team at Online-Bedrooms have revealed six ways to tightly secure hotel rooms and personal items whilst on holiday. Hotel rooms are generally equipped with an automatic locking system as well as a bolt-locked safe to secure all personal belongings. Some hotels are at serious risk of break-ins as hackers have found new ways to exploit door locks by creating master keys which give them full access to a room. This is more likely to happen in hotels with more modern, electronic lock systems. Those travelling alone or with families might find extra comfort in security-proofing their rooms with a door wedge or portable locks. The experts are advising guests to check their door locks as the...
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Worst European countries for pickpocketing revealed Recent data has revealed 87% of tourists feel like they have to take steps to protect themselves and their valuables from pickpockets while travelling. Travel insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk have provided some pointers on how to stay safe from pickpockets in top holiday destinations. Quotezone’s European pickpocketing index revealed which tourist hotspots have the highest pickpocketing rates, with Italy, France and Spain coming out top. The research showed thousands of people have complained about their valuables being stolen when visiting iconic tourist attractions in Europe. These hotspots bring in large crowds which makes them convenient places for criminals to target unsuspecting holidaymakers. Pickpockets can move ...
Read MoreCriminals are moving from the streets to the beaches, looking for distracted beachgoers and tourists as targets of opportunity. Whether visiting any crowded or popular beach in the vacations, here are few strategies to keep yourself safe and your valuables secure- Be alert everywhere Jugging is a trending crime, which most commonly includes a tactic whereby one person creates a distraction as another commits a theft while your guard is down. Be on the lookout for people loitering, who move directly toward you, change direction to intercept you, or begin moving once they see you. All are a sign of potential danger. While these signs aren't guarantees that someone is going to assault you, they can indicate possible risk of an unwelcome encounter. Research the beach first Rea...
Read MorePopular holiday destinations Sri Lanka and Grenada, are among the latest destinations to begin using the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The growing list of endorsements have come from many major holiday and city destinations around the world, with the holiday destinations of Sri Lanka and Grenada joining other summer sun destinations such as the ever-popular Alicante and Benidorm in Spain. Eswatini, the popular wildlife and safari destination in Southern Africa, joins a growing list of African nations to adopt ‘Safe Travels’, including Rwanda and Tanzania. Galle, Sri Lanka WTTC, which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, created the Safe Travels stamp to allow travellers...
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