Tips on How to Have a Safe Trip - Free Publication

Tips on How to Have a Safe Trip

A free publication from the State Department tells you what you need to know before you go

Maybe you're ready to search out some of the world's most unusual and exotic places — or to just venture abroad for the first time in a long time. Your anticipation may come with a little anxiety. But don't worry. The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs can help. Its free guide, (PDF), crams a lot of useful information into just two pages, ranging from where to obtain international health insurance to how to avoid scam artists who prey on tourists. Included are links to government services such as the , which enables the State Department to track your travel and to assist you in the event of an emergency. And there's a lot more help at , a service of the Bureau of Consular Affairs. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures

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