Travel Gadgets Designed to Prevent Theft

Several countries have recently updated travel alerts for Egypt and Kenya. Current Travel Alerts. Even if the country does not have a warning there still might be plenty of risks associated with traveling there. One such risk, that exists in quite a few South American and Middle Eastern regions, is pick-pocketing and stealing of identity. Prevent identity theft at home and abroad.
To keep your valuables, as well as yourself, safe these travel gadgets and accessories can come in handy:

Metal wallet and RFID blockers
These wallets have the ability to prevent credit card fraud by blocking non-deliberate communication by RFID enabled smart card sand passports. RFID stands for Radio-frequency identification. They started out on manufactured good and are now found on passports, some credit cards, and ID cards. Data stored on RFID tags can be changed, updated and locked. How RFID Works. It can also be scanned and stolen by thieves without you even knowing.



Anti-theft Travel Bags



Hidden pockets - pants, underwear, belts



Gadget protectors - deceptive covers for tablets, laptop, phone
Protecting your gadgets can also protect you. While a cover for iPad might keep the tablet safe and looking great, one that looks like a book might keep wondering eyes away. It's no guarantee, but in a sea of gadgets the one that is an easy catch becomes an easy catch.

Pacsafe Luggage Travelsafe is a portable safe. It can hold a laptop plus other gadgets you would like to keep safe. Travelers have recommend this product for peace of mind while out and about. This pack is made out of water resistant canvas with high-tensile stainless steel wire


ZOMM Wireless Leash tethers to your phone wirelessly and will alert you if you and it ever separate by more than 30 feet. Another safety feature is the simple one-button press and hold system to get you in touch with 911.
- 3-in-one device: Wireless Leash, Bluetooth Speakerphone, and Personal Safety Device
- Keeps your phone and your keys on a leash
- speakerphone with a noise-canceling microphone


Travel Gear Undercover Money Belts:
Keep your valuables with you and out of sight. These belts are flat, comfortable, easily hideable, and designed with travelers in mind. They fit your credit cards, cell phone, keys, passports, wallet, and more. These travel accessories let you transport your valuables inconspicuously.


Did You Know?:
Dress like the locals - while it will not totally disguise you as one of the inhabitants, you will stand out less and therefore become less of a target.

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Travel Tips and Gadgets Spring Break Edition

8 Strategies For Avoiding The Spring Break Crowds
http://www.gadling.com/2013/03/14/8-strategies-for-avoiding-the-spring-break-crowds

As mentioned in this article, noise-canceling headphones are a great device to have with you when traveling during Spring Break.
Six Best noise-cancelling headphones:

5 Spring Break Trips That Don't Require Boozing In Mexico
http://www.gadling.com/2013/03/14/5-spring-break-trips-that-dont-require-boozing-in-mexico

We did a drive down California's Route 1 in early fall a couple of years ago and it was awesome. Check out more info and travel gadgets we had along while enjoy the West Coast, California Tripping

How To Stay Healthy On Spring Break
http://www.gadling.com/2013/03/18/how-to-stay-healthy-on-spring-break/

Prevent waterborne illness with these reusable BPA-free water bottles:


Spring Break Destinations for Every Kind of Traveler
http://travelblog.viator.com/spring-break-destinations-for-every-kind-of-traveler

How to Avoid Spring Break Mistakes
http://www.petergreenberg.com/2013/02/15/know-before-you-go-how-to-avoid-spring-break-mistakes

1. Do not over do on daytime drinking
2. Wear Sunscreen
3. Avoid germs (pack antibacterial wipes)
4. Don't get a tattoo
5. Watch your photo sharing - employers do check Facebook, be mindful how you represent yourself on social media

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Travel Accessories - Which Are the Most Important Ones?

Travel Accessories - Which Are the Most Important Ones?

A guest post by Rita Rova from LoveMyVouchers.co.uk

 

Travelling is one of the greatest joys in a person’s life. It provides us with much needed relaxation time, recharging our batteries and therefore enabling us to handle our day to day busy and hectic schedules. But as great as it is, it requires a good deal of planning before we can even begin to relax. Packing is one of the most important aspects as the accessories we bring will determine how comfortable we feel in the new environment.

First and foremost you should consider your bags and suitcases. Regardless of the length of your journey, you will be carrying a variety of different items and you will often need to access them quickly. So a single compartment bag or suitcase is not a great choice – you need something with lots of compartments and additional pockets, so your belongings can be neatly organised and easy to find.

You also need a way to protect and distinguish your luggage from everyone else’s. Look for secure locks to make your luggage inaccessible to anyone other than yourself. Also get or create some individual and striking labels that make your luggage easy to identify amongst the sea of other suitcases at the airport.

Depending on the accommodation you have chosen, you may get some basic toiletries. The problem is, you never know what you are going to get. Some hotels provide a full range of accessories – shampoos, conditioner, soap, body wash, cotton wool and cotton buds, shower cap, toothpaste and even nail files and shoe shine. However, you can’t rely on this full range of accessories being there, and even if you do get them all, you can’t rely on them being any good. Shampoos in particular may react with your hair in an unexpected way, and soaps or shower gels can be drying, harsh and chemically. It is therefore wise to take travel size bottles of each of the things you will need. Make sure that you comply with the airline’s liquid regulations though when you are planning which toiletries to take. Don’t forget to also include things like sunscreen for the beach and a protective face cream for the mountain, and so on, as these won’t be provided by the hotel.

Make your own basic first aid kit and never leave it home on your travels. You should have some basic pain killers and fever tablets, anti-allergy medications, bandages, a bug repellent if you are going close to nature, etc. It’s always better to be able to help yourself than to rely on what the locals do or don’t have at their disposal.

No matter how big of a tech geek you are, it is likely in this day and age that you will be taking your mobile phone and possibly a camera. So don’t forget to bring their charges and connecting cables if there’s a tablet and/or laptop involved, unless you want to lose touch with civilization  It is also good to get an adapter if you are going abroad and you need to check what type of adapter is necessary for the country you are travelling to.

Ear plugs are essential to any great trip, so don’t forget to pack a pair. You never know what kind of neighbors you will have to deal with at the hotel, hostel, or whatever you have chosen, and you will want to get some sleep seeing as how you’ll be on vacation. This little invention will block the noise from the party going on downstairs and allow you to rest properly, rather than toss and turn all night.

If you are planning to visit several different locations and you will be travelling quite a lot, don’t forget to pack a travel pillow. You never know how much time you’ll have for sleep with all the sightseeing and activities, so the bus or train may be your only option. But neck cramps are not preferable, so a ravel pillow can be quite helpful.

With the exception of your essential travel documentation, the rest is up to you. The main thing is to do your research and make a list before you start packing so as not to forget something. Before you leave the house, go through each item on the list again to ensure you have not missed anything and then let the fun and relaxation commence.

Rita Rova writes budget travel advice for discount website, LoveMyVouchers.co.uk, where you can find the latest discounts offered from top hotels and travel companies.