Each year, thousands of tourists get their stuff stolen. Here's how to keep money, credit cards, passports, and jewelry safe. This seasoned writer has been covering the travel industry for over 20 years. Though hotels are pretty safe places, keep your loot locked in your luggage as far away from the door as possible.
Maids often leave hotel room doors ajar while they're cleaning.
Sock money away in a locked suitcase. Don't carry your passport unless you're going to the bank or somewhere else it's needed. Then immediately deposit it back in the hotel safe or lockbox. Make the pack extra secure by closing the zipper with a safety pin. Ask our travel experts .