Follow this roadmap to trouble-free travel, whether you’re going on a business trip or vacation

•    Don’t take along a lot of cash. Consider using traveler’s checks, ATMs and credit cards.
•    Don’t flaunt your cash, charge cards, jewelry, passport, etc.
•    At hotels and motels, consider keeping jewelry and other valuables in a safe.
•    Report a lost or stolen credit card immediately to limit your liability for unauthorized charges by a thief.
•    At airports, be on guard against thieves who target weary travelers (and their cash, credit cards and other belongings).
•    Carry a list of toll-free phone numbers for your bank and credit card companies, so you can report a lost item and get replacement cards or cash. Don’t list your account numbers, your Social Security number, PIN or other confidential numbers.
•    Ask a “guardian angel” back home — a trusted friend or neighbor — to pick up your mail and keep an eye on your house. Leave a copy of your itinerary so you can be reached in an emergency.