How to travel with valuables safely?

How to travel with valuables safely?

Tips for traveling with valuables safely

It is sometimes necessary or imperative to travel with valuables. The main concern of the traveler is then to keep all his belongings safe. Here are some tips to make the trip go smoothly.

 

Keep everything close at hand

 

First, to avoid any disappointment, valuables should, as much as possible, be kept and carried on your person. Smaller items like credit cards, passports or cash can be neatly tucked away in a belt and kept out of sight. The others, if their size allows it, can be placed in hand luggage that you will monitor and keep close to you. Indeed, if they are put with other luggage, they risk being lost, stolen or broken.

 

On the road

 

When traveling by train or bus, you must have the reflex to lock, or even padlock, your bag containing your valuables. This way, if the holidaymaker has to go to the bathroom or if he falls asleep, no one can take it from him or search it. He can do the same for his hand luggage on the plane or in his rental car. To guarantee maximum security, you must first lock the valuables in the bag and then pass the locking cable through the handles of the bag.

 

In the air

 

If the traveler needs to put their valuables in their checked baggage, they must use a TSA (Transportation Security Administration) approved lockable bag to lock the bag. Unfortunately, media reports about the theft of electronic devices, cash, and drugs from TSA systems tend to cast doubt on this option. It is true that it is far from being infallible and totally secure, but it is still one more option to protect against a possible theft attempt.

 

Use postal services

 

Then, if the tourist bought or received a valuable item during his trip, he can ship it directly to his home via delivery services that often offer insurance. This solution saves the worry of having to transport it or constantly monitor its safety. It is common for a signature to be required on delivery of the package, proving that it was delivered to the person the sender named when sending. The arrival date of the package can even be guaranteed by the courier service, which is a definite advantage.

 

Go out covered!

 

Finally, taking out insurance before departure is essential. Even if it does not always cover all the values ​​carried and often has a ceiling, it is still the ideal way to obtain good coverage. For special items such as personalized golf clubs, wedding rings and other family jewellery, a special policy can be taken out. In any case, it is necessary to inquire with your broker to obtain more information.

 

Hoping that the tips above will be useful to you, we wish you a good trip!

 

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