8 Tips to Follow for Safe Travel Travelling is always fun but when your safety is at stake than the problems arise and the fun quotient dies. Even frequent vacationers sometimes overlook safety measures and make amateur mistakes which could lead them in a soup. While travel desks are ready at hand at some great hotels, especially luxury hotels in north Goa to assist travellers, one must follow these 8 simple tips to have a safe & pleasant journey and avoid unnecessary trouble: 1. Chalk out the plan before beginning the journey Though an unplanned trip is always more adventurous and thrilling, planning out your basics before heading out on a trip never goes to the pit. Do your basic research about the places to visit, explore the culture, the weather (Is it good to travel at that time or not) etc. Planning helps you pack according to your itinerary and in this way you are able to carry the right clothes, shoes and other necessities for safe travel.
2. Research local customs and traditions before travelling It is always good to know about the culture of a place before travelling. For example, Gujarat is a dry state and if you ask for liquor here it would definitely pose a problem while this is surely not the case in the state of Goa. 3. Be careful about money and other important documents Carry digital as well as hard copies of all your travel documents and make sure you carry your identity card always. Also, beware of muggers while travelling and avoid trusting anyone with your belongings. Keep a little cash always and don’t depend on credit cards or debit cards only. 4. Keep your cash safe This point is very important. Split the wads of notes and keep it in different places, some in the hand bag, some in the suitcase, and some in the hotel locker and so on. This would really help if there’s a theft or an accident. 5. Make sure you have proper equipment & training for adventure sports Before indulging in adventure sports such as rappelling and river rafting, make sure you have received proper training and have proper equipment. Top Goa hotels and various other luxury hotels in tourist destinations provide adventure packages with training and other aids to ensure complete safety of tourists. 6. Carry medicines and skincare products Skin care products such as mosquito repellent creams, sunscreen lotions, moisturisers and medicines like Soframycin, Vicks, Disprins, band aids etc. are very essential to carry on a trip to avoid and heal minor bites, injuries and burns. 7. Don’t forget travel insurance If you do not wish to avail of travel insurance then do not travel at all. It is one of the most important documents that will ensure you are well taken care of if there is an accident during your travel. 8. Stay in a group Lastly, whenever exploring an isolated place or even while camping, try and stay with your group in order to avoid any mishaps. This is important even for solo travellers as disasters do not knock-on doors before they arrive. To sum up, adopting safety measures is as important as having fun on a trip. No precautions mean an open invitation to problems. Therefore, no matter where you are whether in a 5-star hotel in North Goa or some cosy holiday home in Manali, taking safety measures while travelling is truly essential.