Travel can add enjoyment, fun, and excitement to your life. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has helpful tips on how to avoid potential hazards and pitfalls when heading for a change of scenery. The recent COVID pandemic revealed the importance of keeping up to date with public health requirements where you’re headed and planning your trip well in advance of your departure.
Here are seven key steps NCOA recommends to get the most out of your excursion:
- Follow public health guidance where you’re headed
- Choose lodging that meets your health and mobility needs
- Don’t discuss travel plans on social media
- Keep up with the latest TSA rules
- Make sure you’re healthy enough to travel
- Don’t become a target for theft
- Keep your important documents like passports on hand
If you have any specific medical conditions, have an adequate supply of your medications, and remember the importance of staying hydrated when you fly. Hotel room safes and pick-pocket-proof clothing can best protect your valuables.
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