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Planning Ahead for Vacation Emergencies II: Lost or Stolen Items

While preparing for your Caribbean vacation, it is a good idea to come up with a plan that will help you avoid becoming a victim of petty crime, and a plan of action just in case your valuables are lost or stolen. Although most Caribbean vacationers anticipate fun in the sun, thinking through a game-plan in case your valuables are lost or stolen will ensure you'll have pleasant memories to take home.

During your trip, most likely you'll be carrying articles of some importance and value that are necessary for your vacation, such as passports, identification, cash or other forms of payment, and other items that if misplaced or stolen, could pose some inconvenience during your trip. There are measures you can take to prevent the theft of your valuables. And if your important items do go missing, you can do something about that, too.

Theft Prevention

The most common crimes against tourists in the Caribbean is pick-pocketing and petty thefts. But by following some simple words of advice, you can avoid becoming a statistic by making it more difficult for thieves to abscond with your valuables. Consider the following travel tips to keep your possessions safe while visiting the Caribbean.

Don't attract unnecessary attention to yourself by showing off large amounts of cash or fancy jewelry while on your Caribbean vacation. If you can help it, try to travel with as little cash as possible to prevent your money from being stolen or becoming lost without a trace. Credit cards and travelers' checks are often better options while vacationing overseas because these forms of payment can be tracked and easily canceled if necessary. If your credit cards or travelers' checks are lost or stolen during your vacation, contact your financial institution immediately. You should be able to cancel your missing or stolen credit card and track any purchases made after it was lost.

Try not to leave valuable and important possessions unsupervised during your vacation. If your hotel room has a safe, use it to stow valuables. Also, if you decide to go for a swim on one of your island's beautiful beaches or are visiting public places including restaurants or casinos, don't leave items such as wallets, purses, or other valuable personal belongings unattended because they can easily be picked up without anyone even noticing. Always be aware of your surroundings, and know where your personal items, including passports, identification, money and jewelry, are at all times. Thieves are less likely to prey on vacationers who look like they are aware of what is going on around them.

Lost/ Stolen Documents

Not only can the loss or theft of items that worth a lot of money cause great dilemmas during your vacation, but also the misplacement or theft of your important documents as passports, visas, and identification or driver's licenses can cause problems on your Caribbean vacation. These items are necessary to carry with you while traveling, but if they are lost or stolen while on vacation, you could face unexpected frustration on your trip. Even if you take preventive measures to keep your documents from being stolen, there is still the possibility you could misplace them.

If your passport or driver's license is lost or stolen while visiting the Caribbean, immediately contact the island's local police as soon as you can. Also, get in touch with the closest embassy or consulate to your home country. Once you realize that your passport, visa or I.D. is missing, it is important to notify the proper authority as quickly as possible to protect yourself from becoming a possible victim of identity fraud. Notifying the authorities is the first step to follow when your passport or other important documentation is lost. After you contact the authorities about your lost visa then you must apply for another one. You may not be able to receive a new passport immediately while in the Caribbean, so you may want to carry several other forms of identification with you just in case.

More than likely, you're not going to be robbed while vacationing in the Caribbean, but it is always best to be prepared for the unexpected rather than being caught off guard. To learn more about traveling safely in the Caribbean, visit http://Caribbean-Guide.info for detailed information and useful safety tips.

About the Author

Danielle Mitchell writes for http://Caribbean-Guide.info , http://Antigua-Guide.info , and other Segisys travel Web sites.

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