2001 Party with safety on spring break By Kristina Smith Assistant Dimensions Editor Spring Break is finally here, and many students will be traveling to somewhere warm and exotic. Before leaving, there are some things to remember to take along and safety precautions to be aware of. Traveler's checks are strongly recommended because they are guaranteed and can be replaced. Small bills, like twenties are good. Keep it in different places.
Credit cards are good for major purchases and emergencies.
Wahlen-Jones recommends carrying valuables like cash and credit cards in a money pouch underneath the clothes and keeping a smaller amount of cash in a place that is easier to reach. Terri Poley, a AAA travel agent, said traveler's checks are the best form of money, and she prefers them to cash because they can be replaced. I would take some to the airport to get started but not a large amount. People who are leaving the country must have proof of citizenship and proof of identity. A passport will fulfill both these requirements, but a birth certificate with a raised seal, not a photocopy, and a driver's license will also work.