Business Travel
Hotel Room Security
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Kelby Carr
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» danflorio - travel safety/security tips
Have you ever had a theft in your hotel room, or felt unsafe at a hotel? I have a lot of stories on this one...let's hear some of yours, plus any tips you might like to add for travel safety/luggage security. Let's make the world a safer place for travelers.
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» danflorio - travel safety/security tips
In response to travel safety/security tips posted by danflorio:Well, pretty much right after I posted this article my own wife had a safety incident on her business trip. I'm glad she didn't open the door, although I do wonder what the heck two men wanted at that hour. Here's the blog on what happened.
Add your stories and tips here for sharing.
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Kelby Carr
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I almost never have my room made up so I can leave the do not disturb sign up. In France, though, it is almost compulsive for them to make up your room. Frequently, they would presume do not disturb only meant while you are in the room, and will still make up your room. Also, many of the nice boutique hotels are still using traditional keys, so be sure you secure valuables if you stay there.
One thing that works nicely, especially while you're in your room (or even in a train compartment), is a motion detector or under-door alarm. Sharper Image and Magellans sell some of these. They're also great if you're traveling with kids (and they're old enough to open the door). You'll know if they try to wander out. Deadbolts usually stop this, but my last hotel had a very low onemy daughter could reach. She kept opening the door and walking right out! That's life with a 3-year-old, I suppose.
» desertblue - travel safety/security tips
In response to travel safety/security tips posted by kelbycarr:Well, that's just scary. What are those motion detectors for? How do they work? Sounds interesting and maybe useful.
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» danflorio - travel safety/security tips
In response to travel safety/security tips posted by kelbycarr:Kelby, that is excellent information to keep in mind for international travel. I will have to think of some more advice to offer for that kind of business travel. Hmmm, now you've got me thinking. For one thing, I never let my laptop out of my sight - actually, out of my hands, mostly. They can have everything else. Really. LOL.
I do have a leash lock for my duffle to attatch to my hostel bedpost for example, but that's really of limited use. A quick knife would slit open the belly of my bag in a heart beat.
What other tips can you or other people think of?
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» n2dzine2 - travel safety/security tips
In response to travel safety/security tips posted by danflorio:
Checking out VERY early from the Westin in Las Vegas, I let the bellman take our bags to the front desk while we quickly ate breakfast. I had $8000 worth of jewelry(I had no idea how much until I added it all up) in the rolling bag, not even thinking about the chance of it being taken. Well, you guessed it...when I returned home via car that night, I unpacked my clothes and noticed my jewelry pouch was GONE! Security notifies their "insurance underwriters" who will only consider theft claims if someone is "caught red-handed." BIG lesson!!!! I usually keep my stuff in my purse, but I was at a trade show and felt it was safer locked in my car for the day. I'm now searching the pawn shops with the Las Vegas police department!! Don't let the bellmen take your bags up or down without you, unless you're willing to take the risk.
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» danflorio - be paranoid
In response to travel safety/security tips posted by n2dzine2:
And this is at the WESTIN, an upscale hotelier. People, take this as a cautionary tale. Don't take the good stuff traveling, and if you do, be paranoid about it.
I hope this reader had a good insurance policy. That's just tragic.
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