Spring Break Hotel Tips

 

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Spring break is the beginning of a mini vacation from studying, taking tests, and from extracurricular activities from college. However, if you are traveling for the first-time during spring break, you might want to follow some safety rules when checking into a hotel. If you are traveling as a group for spring break, make sure you know the names of the people that are in your group. Also, have everyone’s contact information in case of an emergency. Next, it is recommended to inspect the hotel room before you unpack your luggage.

Check the doorknobs, the closets, and the restrooms. If you find something in the hotel room that is not yours, give it to the hotel personnel. Additionally, if you forgot to pack your toothbrush, toothpaste, or bath soap; Ask the front desk for a care package. After you have unpacked your items from your luggage, memorize your hotel room number or type it in your cellphone notes application. If someone knocks on your door, verify with someone from the front desk if it is a hotel employee.

Always carry two business cards of the hotel with the address and telephone number. Carry one business card in your purse and another business card in your cell phone. Purchase a phone wallet that you can stick on your cell phone cover to carry your hotel business card. Another tip is to carry a good undecorated purse, bag, or a zipper tote bag to carry when leaving your hotel room. Make sure the hotel room is well-lit and that there are security cameras and create a safety hotel plan with your group.

Another tip is to carry a first aid kit in your purse or in your tote bag. Carry extra cash with you to avoid using your credit card too much while you travel. Be alert to your surroundings. Travel with your group and follow a schedule for your meals. Pack an extra pair of comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes for your travel plan schedule.

Purchase hand sanitizers or sanitizing wipes to clean the doorknobs and your hands. Bring your lotion, sunscreen, nail clippers, and other items in a clear zipper tote bag. If you are going to a concert, purchase a clear transparent purse bag. Use a code word with your group in case someone falls, or another emergency occurs. Carry an extra juice box and snacks in case someone has low sugar during the trip. 

Use binder clips to close the curtains of the windows especially if the curtains do not close all the way in the hotel room. Practice meditation techniques while you are in the hotel room to help you sleep at night. Use a trash bag or a laundry bag for carrying your unclean clothes. Last, carry your valuables with you and do not leave them in the hotel room. Here are resources with more hotel safety tips. 

What to Pack for Your Hotel Stay: A Hotel Packing Guide for 2022 and Beyond-Julia Vaness:

What to Pack for Your Hotel Stay: A Hotel Packing Guide for 2022 and Beyond - Julia Vaness

The Ultimate Hotel Safety Checklist-Prepare in Advance-HE Hotel Engine:

The Ultimate Hotel Safety Checklist: Prepare in Advance | HE (hotelengine.com)

Top 12 Hotel Safety Tips Travelers Should Never Ignore-Cover Trip:

Top 12 Hotel Safety Tips Travelers Should Never Ignore - (covertrip.com)

Follow These Safety Tips Whenever You're Staying at a Hotel-Lifehacker:

Follow These Safety Tips Whenever You're Staying at a Hotel | Lifehacker

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