by Marybeth Bond | Aug 10, 2011 | Women Travel, Best Travel Apps, Safety Tips, Hotel Security Tips, Travel, Packing Pointers, Solo Travel Tips
Here are some tips to make sure you, and your stuff, are safe and secure in your hotel room. When You Reserve Your Room Ask if they have security personnel 24/7. Reserve a room located between the second and seventh floors – within reach of a fire department ladder....
by Marybeth Bond | Aug 3, 2011 | Women Travel, Safety Tips, Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Solo Travel Tips
Women, if you’re like me, when planning travel, you’ve got your agenda planned, your wardrobe to match the adventure you are about to embark upon and a child-like smile plastered to your face thinking about the sites you are about to see. Health issues...
by Marybeth Bond | Jan 21, 2011 | Marybeth's Media Credentials, Best Travel Apps, Safety Tips, Hotel Security Tips, Travel, Travel Statistics, Solo Travel Tips, Videos
In this clip from CNN, Marybeth shares great advice for travel safety and hotel security while you travel. “Don’t let fear keep you at home!” says Marybeth. “Use your common sense.” This is an especially helpful video for business...
by Marybeth Bond | Dec 31, 2010 | Travel, Solo Travel Tips
Do your homework You can call the hotel directly. Ask the hotel reservations staff the “occupancy rate” of the hotel for the dates you’ll be visiting. If the hotel is near full you won’t have as much bargaining power. To attempt to bargain with the hotel manager you...
by Marybeth Bond | Dec 31, 2010 | Safety Tips, Travel, Solo Travel Tips
A key to safe travel is to make smart choices and use your common sense, especially when traveling alone. Don’t be paranoid, but be aware that bad things do happen, and protect yourself. An important safety tip is to trust your instincts. They are well-honed...
