| There are two groups of travelers: the minimalist | | | | On the flip side, for those who choose to travel |
| who packs just a few key pieces and then there | | | | with their jewels, while in transit, keep your |
| is the opposite who brings everything. This also | | | | jewelry in your handbag or carry-on bag. If you |
| applies with jewelry. Some travelers will not wear | | | | are a frequent traveler, i.e. business traveler, you |
| any jewelry, or if they do, it would be something | | | | may wish to invest in a traveling jewelry case |
| inexpensive and simple, while others will not part | | | | because they have the proper compartments |
| with any of their jewelry. | | | | that keep your jewelry organized and protected. |
| I love my jewelry, but when I travel, I am the | | | | One thing to keep in mind when purchasing a |
| minimalist. I wear only my wedding band, a simple | | | | travel case is how much jewelry and what type |
| pair of gold hoop earrings and a plastic watch. | | | | of jewelry you will be traveling with-there are so |
| Blending in with the locals and not drawing | | | | many different types available. You want to make |
| attention to yourself can sometimes be a | | | | sure you purchase the appropriate type. Again, |
| challenge. In some countries, I definitely would not | | | | minimal is always the best and safest policy. |
| blend in since I am a blonde and almost 6 feet in | | | | If you are staying at a hotel, a wise idea would |
| height. I certainly do not want to draw added | | | | be to keep your jewelry in the hotel's safety |
| attention. | | | | deposit box or in your room's safe. It is also |
| There are so many glorious destinations where | | | | advisable to take copies of sales receipts, |
| the locals struggle because of poverty and rely on | | | | appraisal certificates or insurance papers as proof |
| tourists for their livelihood. Tourists who wear a | | | | of ownership; by doing so you will avoid any |
| lot of jewelry stand out and are a potential target. | | | | potential problems with customs with regards to |
| I cannot stress it enough that when you travel, | | | | import taxes and customs declarations. |
| please keep it simple. If you are heading to a | | | | When you are retiring for the night, you can keep |
| beach destination, do not wear your jewels, | | | | all your jewelry organized quite simply-slip your |
| especially your rings because the only person who | | | | rings through your watch band and then close the |
| will be laughing to the bank will be the person who | | | | clasp. At the same time, if your strap is made |
| is scouring the beaches with his metal detector. | | | | from leather, you can press your earrings through |
| Suntan lotion makes your fingers slippery and | | | | their holes. |
| rings can slip off easily as well as swimming in the | | | | Think twice about which jewellery you want to |
| cold ocean-your fingers shrink and your rings will | | | | wear, or take with you the next time you are |
| slide off. | | | | planning a trip. Your safety is number 1. |