Thousands of spring breakers are set to head south to sizzling destinations like Cancun and Key West in search of sun and sand this year, but densely populated hotels and beach towns are often breeding grounds for criminal activity.
Avoid being the victim by following some simple safety precautions:
- Lock the hotel room door - It's what your mom always told you as a kid, and it's one of the easiest ways to protect yourself and your belongings. To step-up security in seedy areas, use the travel door alarm, a device that attaches to your door knob and emits a loud, high-pitched 91dB alarm.
- Travel in groups - Safety in numbers is still the best bet. Let friends or family know your itinerary and take a buddy with you when you head out to festivities.
- Lock up valuables - Leaving digital cameras and wallets hanging around the hotel room is never a good idea. When you're on the go, it's even more important to have a portable safe to keep your valuables secure.
- Stay grounded - The hotel room may have a great view, but sitting and climbing on balconies can cause serious injuries or even be fatal.
- Secure your wallet - Be on the look out for pickpockets who often use one person to distract you while the other snags your wallet. The WalletSafe secure travel wallet features zippered cash compartments and a detachable metal chain which attaches to both the wallet and your belt loops, so you can keep pickpockets at bay.
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