Arriving
Sounds obvious but only go in liscenced cabs, keep your baggage with you at all times and always try and at least sound like you know where you're going. This can make a huge difference and drivers are lees likely to rip you off.Have your hotels street address and email them for a rough taxi fare amount and directions before you go to sound clued up.Also, in case your case is lost/stolen or simply doesnt arrive with your flight it's worth packing undies, essential medication,tooth brush etc in hand luggage and when packing your hold luggage pack half in your case and half in your friend/partners and vice versa so that if a case goes missing you at least have some stuff with you.
In the City
If your hotel has an in-room safe then use it for passports, flight tickets and money. Don't carry excessive amounts of cash and use credit/debit cards where possible. Split your money up when you're carrying it so if someone steals your purse you still have some in your inside pocket, UGG boots, bra, wherever. Wear an over body bag if possible as these are harder for a pick pocketer to grab and run off with. Carry a map, plan your journeys and dont be afraid to ask for directions. Arrange somewhere to meet up if you lose your friends. Pick somewhere central and easy to reach such as Empires State Building, your hotel or outside a specific restraunt in Times Square.Avoid quiet side streets unless absolutely necessary and if in doubt, hail a cab.
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