TripHip - Travel Tips and Advice for Traveling on a Budget

With identity theft getting so much attention, credit card companies are always on the lookout for strange transactions on your credit card. While it can be nice to know someone is watching out for you, it can also mean that when you intentionally do something out of the ordinary, it will raise red flags.

So to keep your credit card from being suspended while on vacation (a potential disaster!), call the company and let them know of your plans. Be specific too. Tell them precisely where you are going and when.