It's best to leave valuables at home. If you must bring valuables on the trip, please understand that they're 100% your responsibility, regardless of what anyone (including leaders) might tell you. Keep them with you at all times, or lock them in the hotel safe if you deem it adequately secure. If you're concerned about forgetting items in the hotel safe (easy to do!), a good trick is to leave something on the safe that you can't forget, such as a single shoe. Cash, jewelry and passports are especially important to keep in your possession. It's not safe to leave valuables in Backroads vans; while not common, break-ins do happen. Although we'll transport your valuables during your trip as a convenience, we don't assume responsibility for any damage or loss. This policy applies to personal electronics as well as other items, such as luggage, jewelry, and fragile and delicate accessories, whether purchased on the trip or otherwise.