When traveling, remember not to let go of your common sense. Once you enter your room, make sure everything is in working order - this means the lights, the phone, the locks, the shower....everything! Here are some safety tips to make your hotel stay more enjoyable:

• Request a key that does not have a room number on it. Do not display keys in public or leave them on a restaurant table or other places where they can be stolen.

• If you lost a room key, report it immediately and move to another room

• Have the key in hand to avoid fumbling with it in the hallway. This helps you focus on being aware of your surroundings.

• If you see loiterers in the hallway near your room, just pass by your door and turn around the corner or pretend you forgot something. Go to the front desk and report the incident.

• Do not open the door to anyone. Verify the person's identity by calling the front desk.

• Do not display cash or expensive jewelry.

• Ensure that sliding glass doors or windows and connective room doors are locked.

• If traveling with children, provide adult supervision and know their whereabouts at all times.

• Do not invite strangers to your room for any reason.

• Learn how to get an outside telephone line to reach the local operator, hotel security, 411, or 911 in an emergency.

• Note location of Emergency Fire exits. Use stairs instead of elevators during an emergency.