Travel Tips and Smart Advice for Safer, More Comfortable, and Worry-Free Travel.

The amount of travelers is up and so are the wait times to get through the TSA security lines at the airport. If you don’t leave enough time to get through security checkpoints you stand a good chance of missing flights and in some cases sleeping overnight in the airport. Get through TSA security faster Recent news headlines are full of record numbers of passengers...

Portable Safes That Secure Handguns and Small Valuables Such as Wallets and Phones Firearm or gun security is the responsibility of you the firearm owner. Many law enforcement officers or those with CCW’s rely on vehicle safes to help ensure that pistols or guns if left in vehicles, don’t end up in the wrong hands. Make sure you’re in compliance with your most recent State...

Hidden cameras in Airbnb or other vacation rentals are rare but are highly invasive, creepy, and can be devastating if the images are posted to the internet. It is worth taking a “sweep” of your accommodations To find hidden cameras in your Airbnb and for your peace of mind. Putting a surveillance device in an area like the bedroom or bathroom is against Airbnb’s rules....

Think You’re Savvy Enough to Avoid Pickpockets While Traveling? Ok, so you’re going abroad, you’re not thinking about how to avoid pickpockets well not just yet. The excitement has been building, your luggage is ready to be packed, you’ve got your flights picked, your passport and travel-sized liquids are ready, and you’ve notified your credit card company you’re going overseas. Quite simply you’re prepared!  In...

Should you choose the TSA PreCheck or Global Entry Trusted Traveler Program? If you dread going through the TSA checkpoint then joining a trusted traveler program may be your solution. What are the Trusted Traveler Programs? Decide which trusted traveler program is best to get you through the security line faster. Is it the TSA PreCheck or the Global Entry program operated by the Department...

While most hotel employees are honest, every occupation has a few employees who may steal.  The following videos were taken by hotel guests who have caught dishonest hotel housekeepers or maids stealing items from their room, or going into their personal belongings in search of items to steal. You should always check that your valuables are secured out of view prior to leaving your hotel...