Safety and Security for Women Who Travel (Travelers' Tales Guides) [Paperback]

Sheila Swan (Author), Peter Laufer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Travelers' Tales Guides | Publication Date: October 21, 2004

This book equips women with a cache of valuable advice on how to gain awareness and stay centered in all situations to enjoy the pleasures, not the pitfalls, of travel. Revised and updated with new chapters and expanded information, the collection covers how to spot scam artists, choose safe travel companions, dress safely, employ trustworthy guides, and deal with hotel registration. Also included are wise suggestions on what to pack, such as extra rubber doorstops and copies of documents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Travelers' Tales; 2nd edition (October 21, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932361154
• ISBN-13: 978-1932361155
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #627,580 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ladies: Stay safe, get moving!, July 28, 2000

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This review is from: Safety and Security for Women Who Travel (Travelers' Tales) (Paperback)

Ever lie awake in a dark hotel room knowing full well that the 'safety chain' and pushbutton locks on the door couldn't stop a determined six-year-old from coming in, much less a predatory adult? Had your purse snatched on a trip and had to cut your trip short for lack of funds -- or waste two days' worth of prime sightseeing and shopping time trying to replace credit cards and travelers' checks? For women traveling alone or in groups, travel hassles ranging from annoying to outright dangerous can ruin a trip. This does not have to be the case! This book is full of common sense advice that I never would have thought up myself (flimsy chain lock? two rubber doorstops provide security, bring 'em in your carryon bag and safety is yours for approximately $5!), as well as seasoned-traveler insider information that most women have to learn the hard way (photocopy all of your documents, both sides, including photo ID..read why and you'll be glad you did). Reading this book was a pure shot of travel courage for me. If you have ever wanted to take an adventurous travel step but thought, "It would be safer if I did x instead even if it isn't as fun", grab a copy of of Sheila Swan's book and read it cover-to-cover. The book provides a host of steps women can take to increase their safety but uses a 'you can do it' approach rather than relying on scare tactics that too often keep women locked in their hotel rooms at night missing the fun. I don't want to give away any more of the handy tidbits, but as an added bonus I've used some of the tips in navigating my way out of sticky situations in my own city as well. Could *you* tell if someone was setting you up to steal from your purse, or to pick your partner's pocket? I can!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good read, but very common sense., May 22, 2008

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Lauralicious (Bloomfield, NJ) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Safety and Security for Women Who Travel (Travelers' Tales Guides) (Paperback)

This book was informative and full of fun anecdotes, but I didn't find it very useful. Most of the information contained was rather common-sense for a savvy traveler, or someone who spends a lot of time in cities.

Think smart, protect your belongings, don't go out in dangerous areas at night, and always feel secure with your surroundings.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive must-read for the newbie traveler, March 8, 2009

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This review is from: Safety and Security for Women Who Travel (Travelers' Tales Guides) (Paperback)

As an experienced traveler, I found that most of the book contains common sense or "old tricks" that I learned via tips passed on from other travelers. Even so, I did learn a few things and believe that any woman who is relatively new to travel, especially worldwide, will benefit from this comprehensive book.