Expert travel tips to stay safe abroad

August 4, 2013 12:00:00 AM PDT
If you are planning a trip overseas, experts say there are some steps that can help keep you safe.

Most of the people flying out of the Fresno airport are staying within the United States, but there are some who's final destination is overseas.

Action News spoke with a travel agent who says you should always be careful when traveling, but there are a few countries where you should be specially careful.

Many flying out of the Fresno Yosemite International Airport weren't aware there was a global travel warning issued. Andrew Lizor, 15, didn't know until he was reminded by a family friend. Andrew is headed to Oklahoma, so the risk is probably lower than someone traveling to a foreign country.

Lous Paganini is with A Perfect Vacation in Clovis. The travel agent said for the most part the travel warning hasn't scared too many people from traveling abroad. "I do have a few clients going to Egypt, they didn't cancel, their suppliers canceled. Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey right now is kind of iffy."

She also said there are a few things you can do to minimize the risk during your vacation. "Certainly you can take private transportation as opposed to trains and buses -- if you're not in an escorted tour."

But you can't stay away from airports if you're traveling overseas. A Fresno Yosemite International Airport spokeswoman said safety is their number one priority. They have security measures in place -- some that can be seen, some that can't. But she could not say if airport security was doing anything special in light of the travel warnings.

Before you leave, officials say you should check the State Department's website for the country you're flying to and look for any advisories specific to that region. Also check the Center For Disease Control's website for any diseases or infections unique to that country.


U.S. State Department Safe Travel Tips








Load Comments