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Personal Travel Safety Kit.

Our motto has always been "the better prepared, the better the trip!" Given current events this could not be more prudent. With U.S. government warnings telling us to stock-up on food, water and duct tape for home emergency survival we've heard little as to what travelers should do.

Having been victim of many a hotel blackout, one very scary hotel fire, tropical hurricane and an earthquake, I've come to travel with a few essential items that have aided in the survival of these disasters when away from home.

While now we are thinking terrorism, frankly we're more likely to encounter a natural disaster during our travels. In any event thinking emergency preparedness can be the key to a better travel experience and, at least, peace of mind.  

Many of us have home disaster plans - even something as basic as an escape route in case of fire. An important first step to any event - Getting-Out. We’re aware not to take elevators in case of a fire or earthquake but do we really pay attention to where the stairs or fire escapes are in each hotel we stay in?  We should! Most hotels have emergency fact sheets and fire escape diagrams posted on the door (if they don’t, it’s time to check-out!). Develop your own plan of escape and take time to review these guides upon first entry. Ask the bellmen delivering your luggage to walk you to the escape routes for your room, that's worth tipping for. 

The most important amenity a hotel can have is it’s assurance of their safety and security procedures.  If you have any questions on the emergency preparedness of your motel, hotel, condo or ocean-liner, contact them directly - you have a right to know.

Ten Questions you should be asking when you make hotel reservations:   

  1. Do all rooms have fire alarms and sprinkler systems?
  2. Can the fire department equipment reach top floors?
  3. Is there emergency contingency plans posted in rooms?
  4. Is there emergency intercom systems?
  5. Are there security guards on duty; when and where?
  6. Do you ask for ID upon check-in and after-hours admittance? 
  7. Is access to hotel rooms limited to guests-only at night?
  8. Are there dead bolts on all room doors?
  9. Are there phones in the bathrooms?
  10. Are parking areas guarded and lighted?

Basic Items for Your Personal Travelers Safety Kit.

  • Battery powered flashlight.
  • Battery powered radio.
  • Whistle.
  • First Aid Kit.
  • Dust mask and or fire-escape hood.
  • Cell phone.
  • Glow stick.
  • Bottled water.
  • Energy bars.
  • and it wouldn't hurt to have some Duct tape!

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Please let me know how I can assist you with your travel needs.

Cheers,

Annette
President & Co-founder



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