PROGRAM CONTENT

FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TRAVEL AND TOURISM

1. Utilize the trends in the travel and tourism industry
2. Learn to use the financial ins and outs to your advantage
3. How to negotiate with hotels and tourism providers 

THE COMPETENT TRAVELER TRIP PLANNING

1. Complete the Smart Traveler Preparation Checklist
2. Check for visas, vaccinations, and country-specific regulations
3. Prepare your home for being alone (house sitter, kennel, services, etc.)

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

1. Handle health problems (hospitals, insurance, Medivac, etc.)
2. Respond to accidents (foreign insurance, legal counsel, police)
3. React to criminal activities like kidnapping or mugging

PROTECTING YOUR VALUABLES AND MONEY

1. Get the right international travel insurance (including theft)
2. Utilize traveler’s checks, prepaid travel cards, and other tools
3. Check the pros and cons of cash, credit cards, and foreign ATMs

TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH WHILE TRAVELING

1. Know the foods and drinks to avoid (street foods, unsafe water, etc.)
2. Stay hydrated and prepare for changing weather conditions
3. Monitor the UV index in the area to avoid sunburn

THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN SAFETY AND COMFORT

1. Demystify travel warnings and travel advisories
2. Listen to people who have local real-world safety experience
3. Avoid high-crime areas (ghettos, drug zones, etc.)

SELECT YOUR ADVENTURES CAREFULLY

1. Check the reputation of your tour provider or travel guide
2. Know your physical and psychological limitations
3. Complete your Smart Traveler Adventurer Profile

PREPARE FOR UNEXPECTED EVENTS AND SITUATIONS

1. Know what to do in case of a health lockdown
2. Learn how to proceed if political unrest develops
3. Analyze the risk factors before you travel to a destination

UTILIZING INSIDER KNOWLEDGE ON LOCATION

1. Behave like a local and have authentic travel experiences
2. Get away from the tourist scene and routine
3. Immerse into the entertainment world with an insider

UNCOVER THE FINANCIAL PERKS A DESTINATION HAS TO OFFER

1. Utilize discount systems like the Smart Traveler Card
2. Find specials in the local news media
3. Ask local smart shoppers for specials and marketplaces