Now that the world is opening up and allowing international travelers, it’s time to start planning your trip. If you are planning a trip with the girls, remember that as much as you want to have fun, safety should also be a priority.  This is not to take away from the buzz and thrill of traveling with your gals, but it’s just to make sure that you’re all safe during the trip and not subject to the dangers that female travelers are potentially exposed to on trips. So read on for 3 super effective travel hacks.

Plan Your Arrival for the Daytime

Unless it’s completely unavoidable, it’s always better to arrive in a new city or tourist destination during the day. While it doesn’t happen everywhere, some popular tourist destinations tend to be a bit more dangerous at night because of the activities of pocket pickers and petty thieves. 

Arriving at night leaves you vulnerable and at the mercy of people you don’t know. The good news is most airport taxis and hotel transportation drivers are good people. But you can never tell. 

So, just avoid arriving at night would be the first of my travel hacks. This way, you ladies can actually take in the surroundings, familiarize yourselves with the routes and make sure you’re being taken to your preferred destination.

Rent a Car for Your Commutes 

Since you’re traveling as a group, see if it’s possible to rent vehicles for your transportation. Thanks to apps like Google or Apple Maps and other navigation maps, you can input a destination and the app will show you the best route to your destination. 

It’s much easier than waiting for multiple or expensive cabs or relying on services like Uber to handle your transportation needs. There are many vehicle rental services like Ace car rentals that will provide you with good cars that you can rent at an affordable rate. Rentals are usually very convenient, as you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, all at an affordable price. You don’t have face the risks involved of ending up getting into a personal car mistaking it for a taxi.

Some locations specialize in female taxi drivers which might make you feel more comfortable.

Compare Airline Ticket Prices

You can get good discounts on airline fares if you compare ticket prices between different airlines. While you can do this directly on their websites, you can get even cheaper fares if you use any of the booking services or websites. 

Just do a search for airline ticket prices from your destination to the tourist destination –for example, New York to Dubai- and see what comes up. Sometimes, not only will you get cheaper airfares, but you will also get good hotel accommodation and even car rental or transportation thrown in if you buy the bundle. If you save more on your transport you can afford to splash out more on a hotel. Make sure you read reviews online to make sure its a safe location to stay as a female traveller.

Extra Tips

Since you’re traveling with your friends or family, call the booking agencies or airlines and see if they can get you a discount if you all booked the same flight. Some airlines can make that concession if you ask. 

Also, remember to only visit public tourist destinations and avoid taking lonely alleys or routes if you’re not familiar with the place. Finally, always attend events in a group, stay in hotels, and make sure someone knows where you are at all times.