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Choosing the right place to stay is everything to the enjoyment
of your holiday and this is particularly if you are on your own
or travelling with young children.
Follow these simple guidelines to help reduce the chances of
you becoming an easy target to those who may want to ruin your
holiday.
- If you can, choose a room above the first floor
of your hotel, as there is less chance for burglars to breakd in.
Ground floor rooms with access to the beach or pool area may be
a nice luxury but remember that these are at higher risk from thieves.
- If you are unsure about someone at your hotel room
door, call reception to confirm the identity of the caller and
reason for their visit.
- Suspicious packages or envelopes sent to your room should never
be opened. Open only if you know the sender and are expecting the
package.
- It is always worth leaving the television or radio
on when leaving your accommodation. At night, leave a bedside light
on.
- Take your room key with you rather than leave it
at reception. Make a seperate note of your room number too.
- Some hotels will want to retain passports for review
by police or other government officials. To reduce the likelihood
of your passport falling into the wrong hands, try to obtain its
return as soon as possible. Make sure you make a copy of the data
information pages of your passport.
- Ask hotel management how guests are notified when
there is an emergency. Check for emergency exits with a visual
check where possible to ensure they are not padlocked. Hotels should
have instructions in English on the back of your door on what to
do in the case of emergencies.
- Find out what the accommodation's first aid arrangements
are.
- When staying in a hotel, apartment or villa, always
use any available door latch, bolt or deadlock to secure all doors
and windows.
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