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Gold’s Guide to SAFE CITY TRAVEL
13. Check for deals. Some attractions offer discount pricing and
cheaper multi-day admission when you purchase tickets over
the Internet.
14. Remember that a street side fast food restaurant will probably
be cheaper than the same (or a competing) restaurant located
in a museum or at an attraction.
15. On a map, note where roads, mass transit lines, and stations
merge. How do they link? Study this network to better
understand how you can reach your destination.
16. Store “In Case of Emergency” (ICE) numbers and 911 into
your cell phone speed dial registry. (See (ICE) in chapter 12.)
Show your children how to find and dial 911.
17. Carry a recent group picture of everyone in your party in case
someone gets lost. The odds of finding a lost person increase
when people can reference a recent photo.
18. If you must get online while traveling use caution at Internet
cafes! Identity thieves love these places. You are better off at
city buildings, upscale hotels, and school sites.
19. Many city establishments honor a wide array of discounts.
Take advantage of club, association, or credit card discounts
available to you. Check your benefits before leaving home.
20. Before traveling to a city, check with their Chamber of
Commerce. Some Chambers offer special promotions and
package deals that bundle attractions, restaurants, and transit
tickets at very attractive rates.
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