Travel Safety

Use concealed bag tags
Spend as little time as possible in airports
Pass through security checks quickly.
Do not remain in vicinity of checkpoints.
Once through these areas go to a lounge or other open area away from baggage lockers and find a seat with a good view of the area. If possible sit with your back to a wall.
Remain alert, be a people watcher.

Do not give room numbers to strangers
Choose an inside room, change rooms, change hotels.
Sleep away from street side. (Windows)
Leave lights on when room is vacant.
Pull curtains, jam doors.
Arrange knock signals. No knock No open.
Answer phone "Hello" not with name.
Turn lights out before opening door. Look before you exit.
Vary use of stairs and elevators. Exit on different floors.
If confronted have a plan of action ready.
Never use the same route through lobby.
Occasionally use rear entrance.
Keep room key in your possession at all times.
A vast majority of assassinations occur departing hotels, offices, domiciles and on the way to work. Try to detect surveillance.

Have clear view of approaches to your car
Alternate parking places, alternate cars.
Lock car when unattended
Look for tampering, check undercarriage, be alert when opening door, look under seats.
Keep tank at least 1/2 full.
Alter routes. Avoid choke points.
Plan escape rout as you drive. Watch mopeds, motorcycles. Use high speed routes when possible.
Know locations of safe havens at home, office and en route.
Do not pick up hitchhikers.
Drive with windows up and doors locked.

Vary eating places.
Alternate shopping locations.
Do not establish any sort of pattern.
Avoid crowded areas. (Hotel lobby, airports, bars, theaters, restaurants, marketplaces, etc.) -Refuse first taxi offered.
Be especially alert exiting bars, restaurants, etc.
Know how to use local phone system. Carry phone change.
Know emergency phone numbers for police, ambulance and hospital.
Know the location of nearest US embassy and other safe locations where you can find refuge/assistance.
Always look before you close doors.