Tips for Women Travelers

Women traveling alone in macho Sicily will want to exercise caution and be wary of pickpockets and purse snatchers.

Women travelers may also want to check out the award-winning website Journeywoman (www.journeywoman.com), a "real life" women's travel information network where you can sign up for a free e-mail newsletter and get advice on everything from etiquette to dress to safety. The guide Safety and Security for Women Who Travel, by Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer (Travelers' Tales, Inc.), also offers common-sense tips on safe travel.