Protecting your belongings

Although you may have taken out holiday insurance, you will find that all say that you must take care of your belongings at all times. Failure to do so may result in your policy not paying out. Here are some tips to reduce your chances of becoming a victim of holiday crime.

• Don't take more valuables than you actually require.
• Keep all valuables and cash in your hand baggage.
• Don't leave your home address visible on your baggage when travelling.
• It should go without saying but never leave valuables unattended, especially at airports, stations, in a vehicle, on the beach or places of entertainment.
• Don't take large quantities of cash with you, use travellers cheques.
• Don't carry cash and valuables around with you, use a hotel safety deposit box or safe.
• Never keep your wallet in your back trouser pocket or lying visible in a handbag.
• Be careful when carrying handbags or other bags, they can quickly and easily be snatched. Use shoulder straps on opposite shoulder where possible.
• Avoid entering unsafe areas.

A good rule of thumb... take as much care of your property as you would if you were uninsured!