Fox News Channel 2

Lucky #7 Sue's 7th appearance on Fox News Channel 2 with Randi Naughton and John Pertzborn Friday, June 5 around 8:10am   Be sure to watch Fox News Channel 2 for these tips:   "Tips For Ladies Traveling Alone" Don't stay home from traveling if you don't have anyone to go with you. Travel, but be smart.   When you make your hotel reservation, ask what kind of neighborhood the hotel is in and if it is in an area safe for a woman traveling alone.   Leave a complete trip itinerary with a friend or family member.  If your flight is delayed going or coming home, call or email that friend or family member so they know where you are.  If you have plans for visiting attractions, botanical gardens, museums, theater or amusements, etc.  be sure to put this on your itinerary.   When checking in observe who is around you at check in desk.  If the reception says your room number out loud, ask for another room and explain why.  Ask for two keys in case someone is "lurking" nearby it will look like you are not alone. Be aware of who is around at the check in desk, the elevator and hallway to your room, if you feel you are being followed walk past your room and return to the lobby.  If there is a knock on the door, ask first who is there before you open the door.  If they say security, maintenance or the maid and you don't feel comfortable then call the front desk and ask if someone has been sent to your room.  Call or email your friend or family member saying you have checked in.   Carry a hotel business card with the phone number and address so you can show it to the taxi driver on your return trip, no lost hotels this way.  When you do venture out be aware of your surroundings.   Keep your money in two separate places on you so it doesn't look like you are carrying a lot of cash.  Better yet, keep some of it in the hotel safe.   Make an extra copy of your passport or driver's license (leave a copy with the friend or family member at home) and keep it in the hotel safe.   Don't wear a lot of flashy jewelry.   When eating alone at a restaurant don't make it obvious that you are alone.  Ask to be seated at a booth or a table towards the back of the restaurant.  If you spot another solo woman traveler ask if you could join her.   Don't drink too much and don't leave the bar or restaurant with anyone you don't know or trust.  If a man offers to buy you a drink trust your instincts and never walk away from your seat leaving your drink where someone could put something in it.   We just returned from Aruba where a young woman disappeared a couple years ago after leaving alone from a bar and her friends with three young men.  Aruba is a very safe island, but unfortunately something did happen to Natalie Holloway.   There isn't any reason a woman shouldn't travel the world alone, just be smart about your travels, be safe and ENJOY!