Securing and Protecting Your Valuable Purchases When You Venture Abroad

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page!”

I thought after returning from my trip to England, now would be a great time to talk about how important it is to be careful when you travel, but especially so when you travel abroad.  I don’t know if you’re like me and sometimes forget to do some things before I leave.  I quite frequently forget to let my bank know, so I always get a call asking if there has been fraudulent activity on my card.

We all deserve a break away from the strife of nine to five jobs and day to day living. It’s not surprising that most of us will pack up our belongings and jet off to foreign, beautiful lands every so often. The mere thought of the relaxation and recuperation inherent in lounging on a beautiful sandy beach with a coconut in hand can bring a smile to the most stressed faces. But to ensure a perfect, stress-free trip away, you need to do a little planning and preparation first. One of the main things you need to make sure is sorted before you head away? Securing and protecting your valuables. Here’s a quick checklist to make sure that everything will be as safe and sound as possible during your journeys.

Do Your Research Before Booking

When choosing somewhere to head away to, bear in mind that certain countries or cities may be associated with certain risks. Popular and busy tourist areas are renowned for pickpockets, while certain suburbs or areas of places you may consider visiting may be known to have higher than average levels of crime. So be cautious and read recommendations and reviews before booking to head anywhere in the first place.

Travel Insurance

Chances are that you’ll be taking some prize possessions away with you. After all, what better time do you have than a vacation to flaunt those expensive sunglasses you bought as a statement piece? Then there may be other items such as engagement rings or wedding bands, which you intend to wear at all times. You need to ensure that expensive items are completely covered by travel insurance. This means that if the worst is to happen and items are lost, broken or stolen, you will have a replacement sent out or be reimbursed with the products’ worth. However, you don’t need to take on the first offer you come across. Find the best deal to suit your needs at GoBear.com.

Home Insurance

Ensure that your property is protected while you are away. Vacant homes and vehicles can easily become a prime target for thieves and burglars. But not to worry, there are ways to put them off. First, you could consider installing CCTV cameras around your property and motion sensor lights that turn on when there is movement around your property at night. Thieves will be reluctant to commit a crime on camera where they may be easily identified. Next, invest in an alarm system. The loud noise emitted from these kinds of systems will generally see the most brazen of criminals scarper. Finally, avoid sharing information that you are away on open social media sites. This could negatively affect any home insurance companies’ willingness to pay out. This will give burglars less chance of knowing that you are away from your property for an extended period of time.

I remember going on vacation when I was younger for 3 weeks (it’s my goal to travel for long periods of time like that again with my family)…while we were gone our water heater burst which wouldn’t have been too much of a problem other than the fact that the water heater was located in the attic which happened to be right above my bed.  So, needless to say that when our family returned home, everyone except me managed to have a great night’s sleep in their own beds except me who had a soggy mattress and gaping hole in the ceiling.  You never know when you are going to need to have the right insurance 🙂

By following these simple steps, you can ensure that your holiday or vacation and its aftermath are as stress free and pleasant as possible!  Because, after all, it wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.  You never know what is around the corner…