Safe Travel Tips for High-Net-Worth Individuals — From Working CPOs
The short version: Safe Travel Tips for High-Net-Worth Individuals — From Working CPOs — published 2026 rates, working SIA playbook, insured. short-notice cover, subject to availability in London, nationwide by arrangement.
Most safe-travel advice is for the average traveller. This is the version we give to HNW principals — the habits that compound into a quiet life.
At the Airport
Use airline VIP service for landside transitions. Never queue in public terminal for first/business when private service is available. Don't photograph boarding passes. Do photograph lost-luggage ID slips. Carry medication in cabin bag, always.
In the Hotel
Book under a colleague's name where possible. Always request floors 3–6 (above ground risk, below fire-truck reach). Use the room safe; assume housekeeping has access. Do not leave devices on charge unattended. Tip security and concierge — they will tell you things.
In the Vehicle
Sit behind the front passenger seat (better escape angle). Doors locked from departure. Phone charged, location not shared publicly. Do not screen-mirror to unknown displays. Do not let valets keep keys overnight without a tracker check.
Online & Communications
Avoid public Wi-Fi for anything sensitive. Use cellular tethering. Default to encrypted messaging. Lock devices behind biometric + PIN. Set a 30-second auto-lock. Do not post location until you have left it — ideally, do not post at all.
When Something Feels Off
Trust the feeling. Change hotel, change car, change route. The cost of a tactical change is always less than the cost of an incident. Call your team early — that's what they are paid for.
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