TITLE

From tourist to victim

AUTHOR(S)

Newman, Richard J.; Kaye, Steven D.

PUB. DATE

May 1993

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;5/3/93, Vol. 114 Issue 17, p76

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Gives advice on how to avoid becoming a crime statistic while travelling. Action being taken by American Automobile Association (AAA) against hotels and motels; What to be aware of at airports; Renting a car; Thieves that work hotels; How some cities have become safer for tourists; Details. INSETS: Have stun, will travel (portable protection), by Mary Lord.;The view from Britain, by Lewis Lord..

ACCESSION #

9304280096

 

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