Unfortunately, these things happen to all of us, at home or abroad. In case it does, here are the things you can do:

1. Be prepared: before you find yourself in the unpleasant situation of losing your wallet, or being robbed, make copies of all the important documents you carry with you : credit cards, ID cards, licenses, passports, travelers checks, etc.

Make sure you photocopy both sides of these documents, and list your account numbers, and the phone numbers you would need to call to report them missing. To be safe, write down both local toll free numbers and collect call phone numbers. Keep this photocopy in a separate, safe place.

2. Call immediately: As soon as you discover a problem with your credit cards or traveler’s checks, call the companies involved to report the theft or loss. Do not procrastinate or wait. This might save you a significant amount of money! Most companies are available 24 hours a day to deal with these emergencies. Write down the name of each person you speak with.

If you do not know the phone number to call, think Tourizoom! Your experienced travel companion will be able to assist you with that information wherever you are.

3. Inform the authorities: If you have lost or have been robbed of your travel documents, you will need to contact the closest consular office so that they can assist you. To check the location and contact information of the closest consular office, call your Tourizoom travel companion.

For any questions, contact us at contact@tourizoom.com or look us up online at http://www.tourizoom.com

Make your screening experience in and out of US airports smoother by following these simple tips found on the TSA website:
Faites en sorte que votre passage aux points de sécurité des aéroports américains est le plus facile possible en suivant ces simples recommandations faites par la TSA (Transportation Security Administration)

Travel Tips to Make Your Screening Experience Hassle-Free

Conseils pour rendre votre expérience aux points de sécurité des aéroports américains sans soucis

• The secret to getting through security smoothly is to de-clutter your carry-on bag. This lets our Transportation Security Officers get a clear, uncomplicated X-ray image of your carry-on.
• Le secret est d’emporter le moins de fouillis possible dans le sac que vous allez garder avec vous dans l’avion. Cela permet aux personnes de la sécurité de voir une image rayon X simple et claire, donc facile a décrypter.
• When possible, keep packing liquids in checked baggage. You will get through security faster.
• Si possible, n’emportez aucun liquides, vous passerez la sécurité plus vite.
• Limit quantities to what is needed for the duration of the flight.
• Limitez la quantité de choses dont vous avez besoin pendant le vol.

Find all the TSA recommendations at : http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/index.shtm
Vous pouvez vérifier tous les conseils donnes par la TSA sur le site: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/assistant/index.shtm

L’astuce du jour!

Check out the tip of the day!

Lost and Found Offices at the Parisian airports:
Charles de Gaulle airport - Roissy en France Terminal 1 - Boutique level Tel: 01 48 62 13 34
Orly West Tel: 01 49 75 42 34
Orly South Tel: 01 49 75 34 10

Lost and found offices at main train stations in Paris:
Gare de Lyon Tel: 01 53 33 67 22
Gare Montparnasse Tel: 01 40 48 14 24
Gare Saint-Lazare Tel: 01 53 42 05 57
Gare de l’Est Tel: 01 40 18 88 73
Gare d’Austerlitz Tel: 01 53 60 71 98
Gare du Nord Tel: 01 55 31 58 74