Travel Responsibility
Safeway Travel & Tour commits itself to ensuring the safety of its clients by respecting local and international laws on immigration, culture, customs and the environment when offering our services. We value the responsible traveler with a responsible travel style who adheres to responsible travel guidelines and follows a responsible travel code of conduct.
Responsible Traveler
Our responsible traveler will abide by local laws and customs and be vigilant in their actions, speech, dressing, socialization etc. Travelers are guests to their respective countries and as such should comport themselves. They should read about their hosts, know their laws and take the necessary cautions.
Responsible Travel Guidelines
We believe that our simple travel guidelines when followed will make for a memorable trip abroad; for school, holidays, work or business. For a detail guideline on a specific country, check our directories page and the sections on Travel Guides and Travel Advisory.
Immigration Laws: Every country has laws for travellers to adhere to. Read about them. Know what to take along and what items are prohibited. Be conversant about the documentations needed: passport, visa, travel insurance, return tickets, vaccinations, allowable money to carry.
Drugs: Travelling with narcotic drugs is prohibited and offenders are usually given very long prison terms. Safeway Travel & Tour advises you to check your medication to ensure it doesn't contain an illegal substance. Smoking is also banned in most airports, airlines and public places.
Prostitution: Though prostitution is legal in some countries, Safeway Travel & Tour believes in the respect of human rights and so any acts of exploitation of the local populace for such acts or visiting brothels is forbidden.
Endangered Species: International laws safeguard the killing and use of endangered species for purposes of trade, sport or fashion. Do not purchase products that are made from ivory, snake skins, leopards, coral.
Photography: Beware of prohibitions to taking pictures or videos around sensitive national installations and some private areas. In most areas photography is allowed free of charge. Travelers should seek permission with groups of people before taking their photographs and appreciate their right to refuse such requests.
Dressing: A modest and conservative dress is suitable for most destinations. Travelers should be careful not to wear mini-skirts, short dresses, singlets and tank tops that exposes certain parts of their bodies in some parts of Asia and Islamic countries. At certain locations hats and footwear need to be removed whilst also covering of head with veils is encourage in some areas.
Handling Money: Be careful when handling money. Carry only small amounts Of cash with you and ensure that you take your valuables with you when leaving your hotel room. Giving out gifts to local individuals might attract robbers to you and portray a negative picture about the local people. Make donations to orphanages, local councils, churches, mosques, schools etc
General Etiquette: Do not spit, kiss (in some countries), smoke, blow your nose or call out loud someone's name in public. They are all considered rude. Say hello you enter restaurants, shops or diners. Remove your footwear when visiting some temples and mosques and in Africa don't talk to the elderly with your cap on.
Making Friends: Try to make local friends as their services will be more invaluable Than any travel guide or advice but be careful not to expose yourself to them. Some may be cons or petty criminals who might take advantage of your ignorance. Reciprocate their hospitality with group photos, telling them about your culture and answering lots of questions the have for you.
Care for the environment: Safeway Travel & Tour has a commitment for a clean and pollution free environment. As a responsible traveler, we expect you to desist from littering. Carry a plastic bag to dispose of waste into when in town until you get to your residence. Take part in clean up exercises when around and educate people about the dangers of environmental pollution.
Responsible Travel Style
Safeway Travel & Tour prides itself in understanding your travel needs and tailoring a package to satisfy you.
Our responsible travel style involves the following
*Assessing your ability and chances of travel
*Researching immigration issues in your destination
*Liaising with embassies, schools etc to get you the best advise
*Requiring that you tell the truth about your profile
*Offering you the most affordable travel package anywhere.