News Tourists Died on Vacation, See 4 Tips for Staying Safe

News Tourists Died on Vacation, See 4 Tips for Staying Safe
Illustration died while on vacation. (Pixabay / Free-Photos)

Later, news about tourists who died during holidays often circulated in the virtual world. The causes are various, ranging from a sudden illness, accidents, to being victims of crime.

Moreover, some time ago, news of the many tourists who died mysteriously in the Dominican Republic also made a scene.

Not only makes tourists afraid, but such news is also more or less deterring someone's intention to go on vacation.

In fact, according to the authorities, the death of tourists due to accidents or illness is not a foreign matter.

4 of the biggest risks that can cause a person to die while on vacation and vacation tips to stay safe.

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1. Traffic accidents

Traffic accidents are one of the most common causes of tourists dying during holidays.

This is because traffic while on vacation can be riskier. Also, a traveler who is not familiar with the surrounding area will also be more exposed to danger.

For that, a traveler is advised not to forget the basic things about driving safety so that the vacation is safe.

Some things that can be done include installing a seat belt, wearing a helmet when riding a motorcycle, and as much as possible not traveling during the night or bad weather.

2. Violence and murder

When going to tourist attractions that are still foreign or at-risk countries, cases of violence, pickpocketing, and murder are things that we need to be aware of.

To avoid things that are not desirable, there are several things we can do when traveling.

One example is not busy playing cellphones and always be aware of the surrounding environment.

Also, travelers are also advised not to wear expensive jewelry, carry excessive cash, or other items that can invite crime.

Also, also pay attention to the advice given by tour guides or hotel employees about the area you are going to visit. Also, avoid receiving food or drinks from strangers.

3. Sink

Later, the case of people who drowned while traveling was increasingly heard.

For those of you who don't have adequate swimming skills, remember to find a friend who can swim while visiting a water tourism area.

Also, you can also carry a float and ensure that the equipment used for diving or scuba diving is sufficient.

Avoid alcohol, and don't do risky things like jumping into the water or diving without permission just for the sake of social media content.

4. Understand health risks

When visiting other countries or regions, there is nothing wrong if you do research first to understand the risks of existing diseases.

For example, raw water in the Dominican Republic turns out to carry hepatitis A so it is not safe to drink directly.

This also applies to other aspects, such as understanding the risk of spreading rabies in a country, the danger of mosquito bites, and other signs of disease.

Finally, don't forget to do all the recommended vaccinations if you want to visit a country with a high risk of illness.