Prepare for Take-OffTravel Safety Tips

Debra Moulder

Harrison College

What's Your Business?

Air travel

On the road

Hotels and Conventions

Travel overseas

International or

Domestic

Prepare to be Safe

Compare prices and service quality.

Make travel plans far enough in the future.

Contact State departments for safety information.

Consult in travel agencies.

Prepare family members about travel plans.

Check with personnel at travel destinations for arrangements.

Confirmation checklist for hotel and car rentals.

Gather maps and important documents.

Secure Documents

1. Identification2. Birth certificate3. Life Insurance4. Travel Itinerary5. Emergency Contacts6. Medical information

Buckle Your Seatbelt

Travel list:

Travel light

Check-in early

Check baggage security

Keep lodging confirmation handy

Keep Traveler’s checks and currency hidden

Familiarize culture and language

REFERENCES

Corporate Travel Safety (2010). Retrieved from http://www.corporatetravelsafety.com

Coffey, K. (2010) First Time Traveller--Travellers Safety Tips. kevincoffey.com. Retrieved on December 3rd, 2011 from http.://www.kevincoffey.com/airlines/first_time_travellers.htm

The Women’s Travel Club (11/9/2010), Safety Tips. Retrieved from http://www.womenstravelclub.com/tips.html

The Weather Channel, LLC.(1995-2011). Travel Safety Tips, weather.com. Retrieved from http://www.weather.com/info/websearch?q=travel+safety+tips

The Texas Department of Insurance(8-07).Travel Safety Factsheet. tdi.texas.gov. Retrieved from http://www.tdi.texas.gov/pubs/videoresource/fsbiztravelt.pdf