Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts

Friday, October 21, 2011

Wunderground.com--Your Ultimate Trip Planning Weather Source


Avoid weather delays on your next trip. Wunderground.com will help. With Wunderground's Trip Planner, Road Trip Planner, and Flight Tracking you can plan your trip around storms. Or, if you're already locked into your travel plans, you will know whether you need to pack sweaters or shorts.

To use Wunderground, input your dates of travel and your destination into the Trip Planner or Road Trip Planner, and using a historical database, Wunderground will tell you what kind of weather to expect.

To use Flight Tracking, select the option from the Travel & Activities Menu, select an airline, and input your flight number. Or, simply take a look at the live Doppler radar map and take note of any red dotted areas, which indicate flight delays due to poor weather.

Use Wunderground to check weather conditions anywhere you want, including severe storm outbreaks such as hurricanes and tornadoes. The Wundermap will give you an aerial view of a city or neighborhood, and the health map will let you know if there are any virus outbreaks.

Stay safe and dry on your next trip--check out these resources and much more at Wundground.com.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Smart Traveling: Outsmarting Thieves at Home and Abroad

Tourists are often targets for thieves because they carry cash and other valuables. To avoid falling victim to theft, here are several steps you can take.

Use a Money Belt. Money belts are small, zippered pouches that fasten around your waist and remain hidden under your pants. Put your cash, passport, and other important personal items in the money belt, instead of carrying a wallet or purse.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind. Don't leave your camera on the table at a restaurant or sitting next to you at an event. Wear it around your neck or keep it completely out of sight.

Use the Hotel Safe. If you plan on leaving valuables in your hotel room, use the hotel safe.

Don't Flash the Cash. Keep only a limited amount of cash on your person, and when you use it, only pull out what you need, not your entire wad.

Stay Alert. Always be aware of your surroundings, and what is happening around you.