The following are helpful travel guidelines and reminders about safety. Adhering to the advice will eliminate many problems but obviously cannot provide a guarantee against unforeseeable issues.

BY MOTORCOACH:
• Remain seated. Most accidents occur when passengers are standing in the aisles.
• Remember your motorcoach number when exiting the coach.
• Stand clear of the door when waiting for it to open.
• Exit buses only if the door opens on the sidewalk side and do not exit from the street side.

BY AIRLINES:
• Keep your seatbelt on at all times; in case of turbulence or loss of cabin pressure, you could be injured if not wearing your seat belt.
• Pay attention to pre-flight safety demonstration and make sure you know where your nearest exit is.
• If you were contact lenses, bring glasses for the airplane. The recycled air can dry out your eyes and make you uncomfortable.
• Pack any prescription medication in your carry-on bag.
• Alert the airplane staff of any suspicious behavior of other passengers.

IN HOTELS:
• Keep door locked and chained and never open hotel door to a stranger.
• Read the fire instructions on the back of your room door and know where the nearest fire emergency exit is located on your hall.
• In case of a fire, never use the elevator.
• Never give out your room number or phone number to strangers.
• Keep any medication near your toothbrush as a reminder to take it when you brush.

WHILE TOURING:
• Keep the hotel name, address and phone number as well as the Emergency Procedure Card provided by Junior Tours on you at all times.
• Keep a small amount of money in your pocket to pay for small purchases (drinks, snacks, souvenirs, etc.) so you don’t have to open your wallet in a busy place.
• Be aware that traffic laws vary in different places and look both ways when crossing the street.
• Travel with a partner at all times and don’t stray from the group on your own.
• Avoid public demonstrations or other civil disturbances.

GENERAL PROTECTION:
• Bring an extra pair of prescription glasses and/or contact lenses in case of loss or damage.
• Wear a waterproof, inexpensive watch and do not wear expensive jewelry. Expensive items can be lost, stolen or damaged.
• Pack a simple “first aid” kit containing adhesive bandages, first aid or anti-biotic cream and pain relievers, etc.
• Keep any prescription medication in its original container, and bring a photocopy of all current prescriptions so they can more easily be replaced if lost.
• Alert trip leaders of any medication you may be taking.