Are you unsure about visiting certain destinations, or what to do if something goes wrong during your travels?

For your peace of mind, Planetwise has partnered with security experts red²⁴ to offer 24-hour security and travel advice to business travellers for a little as £80 a year.

red²⁴ - 24-hour security advice

It is common knowledge that travelling to some countries may be safer than others. Traditionally, we've all relied on governments and other organisations 'black listing' an entire country on the back of a single isolated security alert or incident which happened months or even years ago, which often doesn't help the traveller.

The red²⁴ service is different. The company, run by experienced security professionals, believes that, more often than not, it is safe to travel to at least part of a country, as long as the traveller is armed with accurate information. They also understand that an individual's decisions concerning travel are more complex than destination alone, and could be due to language barriers, travel budget, experience, race, nationality and gender, as well as external factors such as political stability and the crime threat.

The web-based service provides you with access to specialised Security and Country Briefings 24-hours a day from anywhere in the world.

Security Advice

Preventative and relative security advice. This covers a diverse variety of risk hazards, ranging from chemical attack or kidnapping to securing the home and safety on the roads.

Advice is available on:

• Personal security threats
  
• Protecting personal items
  
• Home security advice
  
• Vehicle safety and security
  
• Travel security advice
  
• red²⁴Woman advice (tailored specifically for woman)

Country Intelligence

A situational breakdown of over 130 countries under headings such as terrorism, civil unrest and politics - which includes the latest security related news and developments around the world as it happens, online.

Personalised Risk Analysis

red²⁴ is able to provide a country risk analysis specific to any member's circumstances within 24 hours. We are able to provide this service for any destination in the world.

As a member you can contact red²⁴ directly by phone, fax or email for advice concerning your specific journey. red²⁴ will then compile a risk profile of you based on issues such as local culture and language considerations, travel budgets, experience and gender of those travelling.

Your tailored risk assessmen will be delivered to you within 24 hours.

Case Study

In a recent case, a red²⁴ member planning to travel from Venezuela overland to the north-east of Brazil, knew that the political situation there was still volatile, and wanted to know more. red²⁴ helped him plan the most sensible route, given the security threat in various parts of the country, and the quality of transport and infrastructure available to him. We also helped him plan the trip, giving administrative tips, as well as other key security related advice such as how to choose safe accommodation and avoiding unfavourable situations.

Subscriptions

red²⁴ is operated by ARC Risk Management - specialists in worldwide personal security.