Vacation Social Media Don'ts Card: Share Your Trip Without Advertising an Empty House | Printable Guide
Vacation Social Media Don'ts Card: Share Your Trip Without Advertising an Empty House | Printable Guide
Posting your trip while you're still on it?
A "leaving for 2 weeks!" post tells everyone your house is empty. Your hotel is tagged, and maybe your room number is visible too. Your boarding pass barcode is right there in the photo. Your account is public, so anyone can follow along.
Friends tag your live location without asking. And everyone can see exactly when you'll be home.
You don't have to stop sharing. You just have to share smart.
This one-page card covers what to leave out of your posts, what might be hiding in your photos, which settings to tighten before you go, and the simple timing change that takes care of most of the risk.
What's on the card
🏠 Don't Broadcast Absence
- Don't post "leaving for 2 weeks!"
- Don't share your real-time location or tag your exact hotel
- Don't post your return date publicly
🖼️ Watch What's In Frame
- Keep boarding passes out of photos, because the barcode contains your booking details
- Don't show room numbers, hotel keys, or address details
- Check the background for documents, license plates, or your kids' school logos
🔒 Tighten Settings
- Set your accounts to private or friends-only before you travel
- Turn off location tagging on photos and posts
- Limit in-app location sharing to people you trust
⏰ Share Smart
- Post after you're home, not in real time
- Tell trusted people your plans directly, not in public posts
- Ask travel companions not to tag you or your location while you're away
⚡ Pro tip: Post your photos after you get home. You still get to share everything, without advertising an empty house and your live location while you're away.
Perfect for
- Vacationers, families, and solo travelers
- Instagram and Facebook posters
- Cruise and resort guests, snowbirds, and long-stay travelers
- Parents helping teens think about what they post on trips
- Homeowners concerned about break-ins
Format
- 1 printable page, US Letter
- Instant digital download
- Unlimited personal printing
- Read it before you pack, then check it before you post
Pairs well with the Pre-Trip Digital Security Checklist, the Travel Card Safety Card, the Public WiFi Safety Card, and the Travel Security Bundle.
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Pair this card with:
- Pre-Trip Digital Security Checklist
- Travel Card Safety Card
- Public WiFi Safety Card
- Phone Location Privacy Settings Card
- Turning Off Location Sharing Card
- TikTok Privacy Settings Card
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