holding Safe From Thieves and Pick-Pockets Whilst on Holiday

Whilst there are some vacation destinations that offer clear threats, for example the animals that one might encounter whilst on a safari, the majority of holidays are comparatively safe. Certainly, there are very few corporal hazards. Even so, there are some threats, concerns and basic worries that need to be addressed in roughly every holiday destination and most of these relate to the theft of property.

Keeping thieves at bay

The biggest problem for most holidaymakers is that whilst on vacation they are at their most relaxed, laid back and carefree. After all, that is what being on holiday is all about. Unfortunately these same traits also lead to a lack of vigilance, alertness and suspicion when it comes to observing what is happening around them. This is why so many habitancy have their asset and valuables stolen whilst on vacation. Ultimately it is this carefree "holiday" attitude that the thieves rely on.

So what can you do to avoid theft affecting your vacation?

Well the thing that you do not want to do is obsess about thieves or the protection of your property, after all you are on holiday to have a good time. But at the same time you can turn clear behaviours that will help to keep any thieves at bay, or at the very least make you and your house a "hard" rather than a "soft" target.

Start off by behaving the way that you would behave in a familiar environment like your home town. This means trying not to look like the proverbial traveler who is disorientated and unaware of their surroundings. In short, dress, behave and act in the same way as the locals - in other words blend in, do not stand out.

Avoid displaying the clear traveler trappings. In other words keep cameras and camcorders underground and do not finger straight through wads of money or travellers cheques in stores. Only carry a bag when it is significant and make sure that it has a obtain strap and a means of closing, e.g. A flap or a zipper. Do not wear bags over the shoulder and have them dangling about behind your back. If you do this you are request for trouble.

Stay in the main traveler zones and do not stray into inner cites or areas designated for housing. There is nothing to see in these districts anyway. Never take all your money out with you at one time. This way, in the event of a theft, you minimize your losses. Do not speak to strangers, particularly if they arrival you first. This is roughly unmistakably an attempt to distract you whilst someone else "lifts" your purse, wallet or bag.

Periodically check the contents of any bag that you are carrying to make sure that it has not been tampered with - but do this discretely. Never do anyone that draws concentration to you, your partner, house or group. All the time try to stay under the radar. That way there will All the time be an additional one much more animated target than you and they will come to be the thief's main source of interest.