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EFFECTIVE
01 OCTOBER 2003, ALL ELIGIBLE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (VWP) NATIONALS
(CURRENTLY 27 COUNTRIES) WHO WISH TO ENTER THE U.S. UNDER THE VWP, MUST HOLD A
MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORT (MRP).
ELIGIBLE VWP NATIONALS WHO ARE NOT HOLDING A MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORT, WILL
REQUIRE A VALID, UNEXPIRED U.S. VISA FOR TRAVEL TO THE UNITED STATES ON OR AFTER
1 OCTOBER 2003.
MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS ARE THE NEW TYPES OF PASSPORT WITH THE COMPUTER
LOOKING CODES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE WITH THE PERSONAL DATA AND PHOTOGRAPH.
THESE CODES ARE QUICKLY SWIPED THROUGH A MACHINE THAT READS ALL
THE DATA.
Travel Safety and Information
WE ALL WANT OUR VACATIONS TO BE FUN AND SAFE. HERE ARE A FEW
SUGGESTIONS
FOR TROUBLE FREE TRAVEL - ALL RELATED TO 3 BASIC RULES.
STAY ALERT AND TUNED INTO YOUR SURROUNDINGS
STAND TALL, WALK CONFIDENTLY AND DON'T MAKE IT OBVIOUS
THAT YOU ARE A TOURIST
TRUST YOUR INSTINCTS. IF SOMETHING DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT,
LEAVE QUICKLY.
HOTEL SAFETY
WHEN YOU ARRIVE, WATCH FOR PEOPLE HANGING AROUND THE LOBBY. BE SUSPICIOUS IF A STRANGER OFFERS TO CARRY YOUR LUGGAGE. EVERY TIME YOU GO TO YOUR ROOM, MAKE SURE YOU ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
IF SOMEONE OVERHEARS YOUR ROOM NUMBER, YOU CAN ASK TO HAVE IT CHANGED.
STASH VALUABLES IN THE HOTEL SAFE. DON'T LEAVE EVEN MODERATELY VALUABLE ITEMS AROUND IN YOUR ROOM.
KEEP YOUR ENTRY AND BALCONY DOORS LOCKED, USING DEADBOLTS AND CHAINS.
DON'T OPEN YOUR DOOR TO ANYONE. EVEN IF THE HOTEL REPAIRMAN SHOWS UP, CALL THE FRONT DESK FOR CONFIRMATION.
WHILE SIGHTSEEING
IF YOU ARE AT AN ATTRACTION OR A SIGHTSEEING SPOT, TELL YOUR CHILDREN WHERE THEY SHOULD GO IF THEY GET LOST. KEEP THE WHOLE FAMILY TOGETHER.
HOLD HANDS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS WHEN WALKING THROUGH CROWDS. CONSIDER USING A SAFETY LEASH ON TODDLERS TO MAKE SURE THEY DON'T STRAY.
WHEN KIDS NEED A BATHROOM BREAK - GO WITH THEM.
COUNT FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER EACH VISIT
REPEAT THE WARNING NOT TO TALK TO STRANGERS OTHER THAN THE POLICE OR AUTHORITIES.
GIVE WHISTLES TO YOUR KIDS, ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT THEY ARE ONLY TO BE USED IF THE FAMILY GETS SEPARATED.
DON'T STAND OUT
ONE OF YOUR BEST DEFENCES IS TO AVOID STANDING OUT IN A CROWD. EXPENSIVE JEWELERY DRAWS ATTENTION.
CARRY TRAVELLERS CHEQUES AND ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF CASH.
AVOID CARRYING A PURSE. IF YOU MUST, USE A CLUTCH OR ONE WITH A STRAP, AND CARRY IT IN FRONT OF YOU.
FOR AUTOMATIC TELLER MACHINE BANKING, USE DURING THE DAY AND NEVER BY YOURSELF.
ABOVE ALL - IF SOMEONE WANTS YOUR
PURSE, WALLET, KEYS OR CAR ETC
DON'T RESIST, THEY ARE REPLACEABLE - YOU AREN'T
ASK US ABOUT:
STAYING HEALTHY AT SEA - WHAT PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE,
HOW TO CHECK OUT MEDICAL FACILITIES, ETC
TRAVELLING PETS - KNOW THE POLICIES OF ALL THE AIRLINES
DOGS, CATS, BIRDS - CARRY-ONS OR BAGGAGE
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ONE OF OUR FRIENDLY AND EXPERIENCED TRAVEL
CONSULTANTS WILL GLADLY ASSIST YOU. OUR E-MAIL ADDRESSES AND CONTACT DETAILS ARE
AT THE TOP OF THIS PAGE.