Grand Circle
Travel Tips
Sightseeing
Ask for
directions at your hotel/motel or an info center to those
attractions you want to visit. Ask for a Grand Circle Map from
your hotel as well.
Looking lost may
make you look like an easy target for crime. If you get lost,
find an open business and ask for directions.
Be wary of
strangers who seem overly anxious to help.
Visitors are
major targets for pickpockets in many cities throughout the
world.
Stay alert to
what's going on around you.
When traveling
in any unfamiliar place, avoid driving isolated highways at
night and, if possible, avoid traveling alone.
Whether you're
golfing, biking, or hiking don't forget the protective gear,
sunscreen and drinking water.
Kids
Safety
When visiting
local attractions, dress kids in bright clothing and designate a
meetings site for lost family members. For small children, write
down their name and where they're staying and put it in their
pocket.
Instruct kids
not to open hotel room doors to people they don't know.
Make sure kids
are familiar with hotel/motel escape routes. Discuss which adult
is responsible for which child/children in an emergency.
Kids must not be
left alone in a car.
Vehicle
Security
Do not advertise
you are a visitor. Place maps, travel brochures and valuables in
the glove compartment or trunk before you get to your
destination. Carry wallets, checkbooks and purses with you.
Check the back
seat before getting into your car.
Always lock your
car and take the keys. Don't hide a spare key on your vehicle, a
thief is sure to find it.
Never leave your
vehicle with the engine running.
Park in well -
lighted, busy area.
Whenever you
stop overnight, remove bags and other valuables from the car and
take them inside your room.
Hotel and
Motel Security
Determine the
most direct route to and from your room to the fire escapes,
elevators and nearest telephone.
Use all
auxiliary locking devices on doors and windows.
Use the door
viewer to identify anyone requesting entry. Open the door only
if you are certain the person has a legitimate reason to enter
your room. If in doubt, call the front desk.
Report any lost
or stolen items to the management and to the police.
Never leave
money, checks, credit cards, jewelry and other valuables, extra
room keys or car keys in the room. Take valuables with you or
leave them in the hotel safety deposit box.
Report to the
management any suspicious activities in the corridors or rooms.
Lap top
computers are attractive, easy targets for thieves. Be sure your
lap top is in a secure place.
Parking
and Curbside Regulations
When parking
your car at visitor attractions or around the city, note
curbside regulations and park within marked stalls.
Public
Transit
Have a current
bus schedule. This info can usually be obtained from the hotel
concierge or front desk.
Know when the
last scheduled pick-up at major attractions will occur.
Always make sure
the taxi driver starts the meter, never pay more than the meter
amount. Gratuities are acceptable.
Have exact fare
for public transportation.
When at a
terminal for public transportation, never leave your luggage
unattended.
Accept no items
from persons unknown to you to be carried on board an aircraft.
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