Family Travel

Safeguard Your Family Through Traveling Adventures

10November,2016
By Hoffman Brown Insurance | , , , , , | No Comments
Share This:

Take precautions before traveling with your family to ensure a fun and safe adventure.

Even though our news warns us of terrorism, natural disasters, and crimes, the recent downpour of issues shouldn’t stop us from traveling with our families. Whether you have a trip booked or are still deciding where your next adventure should be, you’ll want to take extra safety precautions. Countries and cities around the world continue to experience violence and crimes. Being a tourist in an unfamiliar place can be daunting, so it’s essential to remain vigilant of your surroundings and be safe.

Before you book your next trip, spend a bit of time considering the local political climate, economic environment, crime activity, and weather concerns of the location.

Secondly, review these safety tips to bear in mind when you and your family are traveling:

  • Adopt a neutral dress code and avoid offensive items of clothing. Try not to look like a tourist. Research what locals wear and choose the same style. Looking like a tourist attracts unwanted attention.
  • Rent a car that is plain and standard instead of a flashy or a luxury vehicle.
  • Stay at a local hotel instead of at an American chain.
  • Choose a neutral luggage tag instead of using your flashy corporate tag.
  • Avoid clubs that are tourist traps as well as expatriate hangouts.
  • When possible, travel with an experienced local who knows the area, especially when shopping for souvenirs.
  • If you enjoy a morning run, ask the concierge about the safest time and route in the area.

For more information, visit the U.S. Travel Advisories.

When prepping for your next vacation, be sure to read up on how to protect yourself from fraud while you travel. With these tips at hand, you and your family will enjoy your safe travels!

Let our family protect yours; with over 55 years of insurance experience under our belts, the Hoffman Brown Company is happy to serve your insurance needs. Visit us in Sherman Oaks, California for more information about how you can secure the right protection and ‘do the right thing every day.’

COVID-19 Update:

The Coronavirus, officially COVID-19, has become a global health emergency. One of the measures Hoffman Brown Company has taken to keep our CLIENTS and Teammates safe was to design a complete virtual work environment. For the foreseeable future, our colleagues will be conducting business virtually to avoid any disruption in our ability to serve you. These measures are based on the CDC’s guidance and will evolve with the situation. Please know that we are fully functional, available and look forward to being of service.