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Safety and Security tips for visitors to the Cayman Islands
General Safety Suggestions
- Keep your travel plans, including accommodation details, private.
- Keep a photocopy of all your travel documents in a safe place.
- Only carry what cash you will need for that day or trip.
- Keep all purses, wallets and cell phones safely tucked away.
- Avoid leaving purses, bags or knapsacks on chairs, under tables, on the backs of chairs or on restroom hooks.
- Be aware of your surroundings at ATMs and cash points.
- Should your passport be lost or stolen, report it immediately to the police and to your country’s diplomatic mission
- Cancel lost or stolen credit cards and travellers cheques as soon as possible and report it to the police.
- Pay attention to your surroundings. Report any suspicious or unusual activities to the police or security personnel.
- Carefully obey all local laws and customs.
- Avoid over consumption of alcohol since it diminishes your natural awareness and alertness of who and what is around you.
- During your stay, keep in touch with family and friends through international roaming service and/or email.
- It is illegal to use, sell or have in your possession drugs such as marijuana, cocaine or any other controlled substance.
- If you are approached by anyone trying to sell you drugs, firmly say NO and leave.
Beach and Water
- Observe water conditions carefully and ask hotel or condo staff about safe bathing areas.
- Avoid swimming outside the designated swimming markers.
- When scuba diving be certain a dive flag is visibly present.
- If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the shore and not against the pull of the current.
- Do not dive into the surf as this may cause injury.
- Scuba dive only if you are certified and stay within the limits of your training.
- Do not float where you cannot swim and do not rely on flotation devices.
- Watch small children closely.
- Do not leave valuables unattended while swimming.
Health
- If you have any allergies, enquire about the ingredients used to prepare the meal.
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating.
Transport
- Keep close watch over your luggage at all times and never leave it unattended.
- Consult with destination services about the availability of transportation. They can inform you of reputable transportation providers and services available.
- Plan your route carefully. Make sure you have a map where you can identify your destination, hotel, tourism offices, police stations and hospital.
- Do not hitchhike and do not pick up hitchhikers.
- Never leave valuables in your vehicle. Remove them from the car when possible or keep them in the trunk.
- Do not leave keys in the car unattended, even while running quick errands or filling up with gasoline.
- Ensure your vehicle always contains at least a half tank of gasoline.
- Drive on the left hand side of the road and heed traffic signs and speed limits (miles per hour).
- If renting a vehicle, ask your provider about the procedure if an emergency should arise.
Accommodation
- Consult with the destination office about approved and registered accommodation. A listing can be sourced from Cayman’s Department of Tourism.
- When checking in, do not leave your luggage unattended.
- Keep your room door locked at all times. Check sliding glass doors, windows and connecting room doors to ensure all locks are operable.
- Do not invite strangers into your room. Know your visitor’s identity prior to admittance. If someone claims they are from maintenance, security or a hotel employee, phone the front desk to make sure the visitor is legitimate.
- Keep all valuables in your hotel room safe or at the front desk safety deposit box and check them regularly.
- Always keep your room keys in a secure place.
- When returning to your room, make sure you have your room key close at hand.
- Familiarize yourself with the hotel’s emergency plan. Locate the fire exits, elevators and the nearest phone.
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