As adults 50+ finalize their summer vacation plans many may be interested in protecting their assets while they travel for extended periods of time. While traveling can be fun, it comes with many dangers, such as becoming a victim of burglary, identity theft and a variety of other crimes. According to a survey conducted by AARP, 12 percent of surveyed adults said they have been subject to identity theft in the past 12 months. Another survey found that despite these dangers more 50+ plus adults will be traveling in 2015, the average person said they plan on taking 4-5 trips this year.

Here are some AARP tips on how to travel safe this summer.

• Protect your home:  Unplug all major electronics and lock all your windows. Also, have a friend keep an eye on your home. If something goes wrong have a home repair service on speed dial. AARP members get 20% off HomeServe USA home repair plans.  A security system can also add a little peace of mind. If you don’t have an alarm system now is the perfect time to buy one, AARP members get 20% off ADT installation and $2 off monthly monitoring.

• Protect your finances: According to a survey on identity theft 18 percent of respondents said they have had sensitive information lost or stolen while they were traveling. More than a quarter (27 percent) of all respondents said they brought their Social Security cards with them on their trip. One suggestion is for travelers leave their valuables in their hotel room in a secure location. Only bring what you need. Also, be wary of putting your personal information in public computers, many record key strokes. If you are still concerned,AARP members can get 13 percent off custom ID protection through AARP Identity Theft Protection.

• Plan ahead: Make copies of your travel documents. Buy travel insurance in case you need to cancel your trip or something gets lost. Also, make sure you have access to a phone while traveling in case of emergencies. Mostly importantly, tell a close friend your travel arrangements. Make sure this person can deal with any emergency situation.