Travel Expert Laura McKenzie Reveals Five Safest Travel Destinations

Travel Expert Laura McKenzie Reveals Five Safest Travel Destinations

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Monte Carlo tops a list of five safest travel destinations in the world revealed by renowned travel expert Laura McKenzie.

"At a time when safety has become a key consideration in the planning of a vacation, deciding where to go is an even more important decision," stated McKenzie. "While no one can guarantee a hazard free trip, this list showcases five destinations with low crime rates, clean food and water, minimal to non-existent terrorist threats and excellent medical services."

The top five safest travel destinations in order of ranking are Monte Carlo, New Zealand, Malta, Switzerland and Singapore.

1. Monte Carlo -- With a police force that numbers about one officer for
every one hundred residents and a twenty-four hour video surveillance
system that spans the entire principality, the whole country is secure.
This is the type of place where you can feel safe strolling along the
streets on your own and if you decide to stop for a bite on your walk,
you're in luck. Since Monaco caters to the wealthy, Monte Carlo's food
is not only hygienic, but is some of the finest in the world.

2. New Zealand -- This country is an adventurer's paradise. While you can
risk your life on the bungee jumps and speed boats, you don't have to
concern yourself with personal safety on its hiking trails or city
streets. Even if you do suffer from an extreme sport incident, rest
assured that you'll receive excellent medical assistance throughout New
Zealand.

3. Malta -- Malta has had no modern day terrorist threats and its crime
rate is very low, which isn't surprising when you discover that Malta's
police force is one of the oldest in the world. In fact, I normally
don't recommend visitors to walk down narrow alleys, but in Malta, the
pristine alleyways are safe to explore. Plus, they're the perfect place
to take terrific photos.

4. Switzerland -- Switzerland not only has a low crime rate, but an
excellent program for the victim of a crime, in which they can receive
medical, psychological, social, financial and legal assistance.
Switzerland also offers clean and attractive cities and towns with
perfect alpine vistas.

5. Singapore -- This small island is known throughout the world for its
swift and sometimes harsh penalties. The upside though is that
Singapore is extremely safe. Not only is its justice system is
impressive, it's one of the cleanest places in the world. It's also one
of the most modern, with clean water, with an extremely efficient
infrastructure and world class dining experiences and superb hotels.
In fact, many of the hotels have their own doctors on call twenty-four
hours a day in case of an emergency.

"While these destinations offer many features that make them safe to visitors, it's ultimately the responsibility of the traveler to research their destination and take precautions for their own safety," added McKenzie. "If you practice common sense and are aware of your surroundings, you can be safe in almost every city and country in the world."

Laura McKenzie is more than just a travel expert. She is a guidebook author, a radio personality and a television host. She has hosted and produced 42 award winning travel home videos. Her video on Hawaii remained for 15 months at the #1 position on Billboard Magazine's special interest charts and also won the "Video of the Decade Award." Laura's latest television show, "Laura McKenzie's Traveler," is shot entirely on location using high definition video to take its viewers to some of the world's premiere travel destinations. The show debuts on local stations throughout the country on September 10.

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Justin Pierce
Associated Television International
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Source: Associated Television International

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