Vacation Crime Prevention Checklist

Are you planning a romantic getaway with your love this summer, vacationing with family or friends, or finally taking a break from daily routine with a camping trip into the country?

Take a peek at my Vacation Crime Prevention Checklist. Tips are similar to ones my local police department recommends. Play it safe rather than sorry. 

Vacation Crime Prevention Checklist

• A house that looks occupied, even when you're not there, may thwart off potential burglars. 
• Plug in timers to turn lights, radio, or television on and off at appropriate times. This helps disguise the fact that you are away.
• Deadbolt strong, quality locks on all doors, windows, basement entrance, patio, storage area, or guesthouse. This applies even if you'll be away no more than a day.
• Ask a neighbor to watch the house while you're away. Leave your vacation address and telephone number with a neighbor so you can be reached in case of an emergency.
• Never leave your house key hidden outside your home.
• Stop all deliveries, or arrange for a neighbor to pick up your mail, newspapers, and packages.
• Arrange for someone to mow and water your lawn, rake leaves, and maintain the yard to give the home a lived-in look. Cut back scrubs so doors and windows are visible to neighbors and police.
• Plant cactus or thorny plants close to windows, to keep criminals away.
• Clearly display house number, both in front and in the rear of your home, so emergency personnel can find you.
• Turn the bell or ringer on your telephone down low. If a burglar is around, he won't be alerted to your absence by a ringing phone.
• Don't announce your absence on answering machine messages or social media sites.
• Leave your blinds, shades, and curtains in a normal position. Don't close them unless that is what you do when you are home.
• Close and lock garage doors and windows. If you leave your car at home, park it as you normally would. 
• Tell your local police you plan to be away. Patrol officers may have the opportunity to periodically check your home.
• Engrave your valuables as recommended in Operation I.D. This simple step will allow your stolen property to be identified and returned to you if recovered by the police.

Your neighbors know your routines. They're the best ones to spot anything out of the ordinary. If your neighborhood doesn't have a neighborhood watch, check with your police department or city hall to find out how you can organize one. 

Why not purchase the woman's self-care journal, Colors of Joy: A Woman’s Guide for Self-Discovery, Balance, and Bliss to bring along on your trip?

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It offers ideas that help you get into vacation mode, as well as activities that encourage you to unwind and relax.

The quote for today follows: "A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you've been taking." Earl Wilson

Happy Travels You All!

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Wordless Wednesday Cary, NC

Lighted Fountain in Park at corner of S. Academy St. and Kildaire Farm Rd. 

Cary, NC is one of the south’s fastest growing towns and voted one of the best places to work and live in the country (Money Magazine). We visited there in the fall, and I'm finally able to post about it now.

I was so excited about going on the trip, that the night before I didn't sleep that well. Then, with fully packed airplane cabins during our connecting flights, we were anxious to land, stretch, and walk around.

My husband and I were grateful the downtown area, where our boutique hotel, the Mayton Inn, was located was only a quarter hour drive away from the airport. 

The Mayton Inn, in downtown Cary has custom built furnishings to reflect the feel of the 1920's, and environmentally responsible and green technologies were incorporated during construction and have been in place since it opened.

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Cary was a fun place for us to visit, because we spent quality time with family, had meals at delicious vegan friendly restaurants, and found great walking and recreational areas. 

We also discovered unique shops and things to do and see.

The revitalized downtown area has welcomed a fresh crop of new businesses, and is home to the Cary Arts Center and public library. Lovely homes, shops and restaurants, and street art line the brick walkways, with plenty of greenery interspersed.

Thanks for coming along with me to Cary, NC.

The quote for today follows: 

“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” 

― Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky

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Wordless Wednesday Tucson Street Art

I'm having a love affair with Tucson, and thought you would like to take a peek at my photos this Wordless Wednesday. Street art and natural beauty are two of the reasons I fell in love with this city in 2001, and why I love it still.

Shadow on the street, my honey and me in silhouette

Sonoran Desert, Brotherhood, and Natural Beauty

Space and Places to Walk or Hike Outdoors

Mural Painted on the Side of a Building Downtown

My Quote for today is,

"Once a year go some place you've never been before.” Dalai Lama

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 I Love Tucson and wish you'd vacation here.
Be well and Enjoy the Winter Holidays.

Please take a moment to comment. Have you ever been to Tucson? What did you like about it? Please explain. 

What do you look for when you travel to a new place? For me, I first consider if there are vegan friendly restaurants (which there are) and natural sights to see (many). Don't you think those are good reasons? 

Please visit my blog again. An upcoming feature is going to be about some of my favorite places to eat. ☝

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Back to blogging, starting anew, travel on foot

After a much needed hiatus away from blog spot, and trip to Denver to see the sights, I'm back to blogging.

I loved the cool weather in CO., and interesting sights like the Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Art Museum. I especially enjoyed savoring delicious meals at Venice Ristorante and Water Course Foods.

My hubby and I decided to use public transportation so the quote below resonates with me and what we did.

It's nice to be back blogging. Hope you all out there will let me know what's up with you.

Quote for the day: "The true traveler is he who goes on foot, and even then, he sits down a lot of the time."

Colette, Paris From My Window, 1944, French novelist (1873 - 1954). I found this quote on quotationspage.com