Peter E. Tarlow: Hello, this is Dr. Peter Tarlow speaking to you from the XVI Las Vegas International Conference on Tourism Safety and Security.

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Vancouver, Wash.: I am 24-year-old female and love to travel to new places solo. Keeping safety in mind, which countries should I be the most careful to avoid? Thanks.

Peter E. Tarlow: Try to stay in countries with good tourism police. Often the developing world has a less than positive attitude toward single women. No matter what, trust no one and never allow a male to place you in a position where you cannot call for help

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Charlotte, N.C.: How safe is it to travel in Peru and Ecuador? Are the buses safe? Are the planes safe from Quito to Piura?

Peter E. Tarlow: Buses in the day are safe. Ecuador has had a problem of rapes and crime against visitors. Police are not always honest. Travel with care. Peru is planning on developing next year a tourism security unit.

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Richmond, Va.: My brother is visiting Chile, Argentina and Uraguay. Any problems that I should point out to him? He will be going on a cruise.

Thanks,
Cheryl

Peter E. Tarlow: Just take normal U.S. precautions. Their problems are no worse than in the U.S. Have fun!

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