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Protecting your Valuables While At the Beach   

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When spending the day at the beach, be aware that thieves are ready to strike in a moments notice. Don't leave anything unattended, including clothing, jewelry, cameras, etc. Instead many hotels offer guarded beach areas which provide a supervised location for tourists to leave personal items.

There has been a lot of petty crime on the beaches lately ( theft of valuables from the beach) it is hard for you to realize how quickly someone can snatch your valuables even when you are swimming nearby! DO NOT ruin your vacation by taking valuables, you do not need to take, to the beach! Leave your credit cards, wallets etc. at the hotel, ( ask at your hotel what to do with them).

Crime Information. Most visitors to the Caribbean have a relatively safe trip. However, thievery, purse snatching, and pick pocketing do happen, particularly in cities and at beaches. There has also been an increase in violent crimes, such as rape and assault against tourists. In some places, U.S. passports and identity documents are especially attractive to thieves. Robbery of yachts is a problem in some marinas.

Here's What the US State Department Says:

Here are some precautions to keep in mind:

-- Safety begins when you pack. Leave expensive jewelry, unnecessary credit cards, and anything you would hate to lose at home.

-- Use a concealed money pouch or belt for passports, cash, and other valuables.

-- To facilitate replacing a lost or stolen passport, carry two extra passport photos and a photocopy of your passport information page and other identity documents with you in a separate place from those items.

-- Do not take valuables to the beach. When possible, use the hotel safe when you go to the beach or into town

Note: Google the keywords: Travelers Neck Wallet

 



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