In hotels...Reserve a room that’s above the 1st floor but below the 6th floor. First floor rooms are easier to break into, and rooms above the sixth floor are sometimes too high for fire ladders to reach. If safes are provided, definitely use them for any valuables you may have. Make sure you dead lock your doors at night.
At the ATM…go the ATM in groups. Also try to go during daylight hours. When you approach the ATM, do a full 360 degree scan, looking completely around you to see if anyone is hanging out where they shouldn’t be.
While drinkin’…party smart. Be responsible. Pace yourself if you choose to drink. Drinking & driving is always a dangerous situation, so avoid this by planning for a sober friend to drive you home.
On the beach...Drinking + sun can equal a bad sunburn and an even worse hangover. Sun can maximize the effects of alcohol so keep this in mind if you party on the beach. Take it slow and stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. If you start feeling faint or light headed, get shade and water immediately. And don’t be a lobster...use sunscreen of at least SPF 15 and reapply often. Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours of the sun’s rays and remember you can burn even when it’s cloudy.
In the hot tub…Drinking in the hot tub.
Alcohol can dialate blood vessels and lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. The effects of alcohol are felt sooner and stronger in a hot tub. It can lead to unconsciousness and drowning. Overall, just a bad idea.
Leaving the country... if you’re leaving the country you’ll need a passport. These are not quick and easy documents to attain, so file your application about 6 months before going on a trip abroad. Safety has a lot to do with what you pack when traveling abroad. Don’t bring flashy valuables and dress conservatively so you don’t stick out too much.
Gone cruisin... a cruise ship is a blast, but there are a whole different set of rules when you have a few thousand people aboard a boat. Stick with your friends, and watch your pockets when you get off the boat for stops. There are many cases of people being pick pocketed by island residents who prey on tourists.
http://www.safespringbreak.org/safety-tips/
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