With the summer months approaching and travelers looking to visit their vacation destinations, most are unaware of the dangers facing them.

One family learned the hard way as they encountered an unimaginable nightmare in St. Johns, in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Cockayne family of New Hope, Pa. once called the islands home., but they say they decided to leave after a string of burglaries and an assault. The family no longer felt safe and returned to the states.

After staying away for several years, the family began vacationing in the USVI again, doing most tourists do during a relaxing, tropical vacation. Their son, Jamie — an energetic free spirit — discovered a passion for sailing. Continue reading Keep On Guard While Traveling Abroad »

 

As Thanksgiving approaches, more than 40 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday long weekend. Whether you travel by road or by air, there are always considerations you need to make in advance to ensure you and your family have the safest trip possible.

Just like defensive driving, here are a couple of tips from AAA for defensive flying Continue reading Practice Defensive Flying During Your Holiday Travels »

 

As the holidays approach, many of us will be traveling to dinners and parties, to enjoy the company of friends and family. It’s a time of celebration, but unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when drunk driving is on the rise. Last year, more than 12,000 people were killed in crashes when involving a driver with a blood alcohol content greater than the leagal limit of .08.

Each year, during this holiday season, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) conducts the Tie One On For Safety public awareness initiative, to encourage us all to “Drive Safe, Sober and Buckled Up.” The campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk driving, and promotes always wearing your seat belt, which remains the best defense against a drunk driver. Continue reading Tie One On For Safety This Holiday Season »

As the temperatures start to fall throughout the nation, it’s time to start thinking about how you can prepare your car for increasingly unpredictable conditions. Depending on where you live, winter driving could mean snow, ice, or another situation that forces you to be more cautions, and to drive more slowly as you navigate dangerous roads.

At any temperature, weather can present drivers with unforeseen challenges, and you should always check the forecasts in advance to have a better sense of what you can expect each day. In addition, the National Safety Council has prepared a checklist to help you get ready by winterizing your car Continue reading Winterizing Your Car: Be Prepared For Emergency Road Conditions »