Solo Travel Safety Tip: Always travel with a smoke and carbon monoxide detector!
Solo Travel Safety Tip: Always travel with a smoke and carbon monoxide detector! #TravelSafe #TravelSafetyTips #Shorts
A couple months ago 3 people died mysteriously at a Sandals resort in the Bahamas. It turns out that their deaths were due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
In many countries carbon monoxide detection is not a standard and many homes do not have smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors. Many hotels may have smoke detectors but not carbon
Monoxide detectors.
I always take a travel sized smoke and carbon monoxide detector in my carry-on. I feel like it’s better to bring one and not need it then to need one and not have it.
When I arrive, I take it out and install the batteries, put it in a high spot if Im using it for smoke and carbon monoxide detection. If I’m using it for carbon monoxide detection, I use a lower surface like a dressing table.
Consider doing these 3 things to avoid issues with carbon monoxide on solo travel:
1. Inquire as to whether the hotel or short-term rental you book has smoke AND carbon monoxide detection in its rooms2. If it does not, bring your own smoke & carbon monoxide detector and USE it. I like this one and it’s the one I travel with:
https://amzn.to/3Apco3U
I not only bring my own device I also bring batteries to ensure I can just set it up and turn it on.3. Avoid using fireplaces in short-term rentals. Many of them are not vented so gas can build up in the space quite quickly. If you must use the fireplace, make sure a window in the room is open while it is in use and NEVER go to sleep with it on. Make sure you shut it off completely.
I spent 15 of my 20+ years in Management overseeing global security.
The most important thing to remember when traveling alone, especially as a woman, is to practice situational awareness and common sense. If it feels wrong even for a minute don’t do it.
I share solo travel safety and security advice based on my 15+ years of experience in the downloadable
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