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How To Stay Healthy, Safe and Secure Traveling on a Cruise Ship

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:53:11 GMT

Health, safety and security are three main issues which determine if your cruise is a successful vacation.

Health

Health is a big issue because if one person gets sick, the entire ship can become infected. Gastrointestinal illness is the most common illness aboard cruise ships. The cause of the outbreaks is a common worldwide virus that is easily transmitted from person to person. Most of the public thinks this virus is caused from the ship's food and water supply. Wrong, it is caused by person to person. For example, a passenger could become sick by coming in contact with germs on a surface previously touched by someone else, and then go and eat some food with their hands, or touch their eyes, nose or mouth with their hands. Occasionally it becomes necessary to isolate infected individuals until they are no longer contagious. This is done to reduce the risk of other passengers and crew members getting the virus. Most cruise ships are allowed to disembark passengers if they refuse to remain isolated or who fail to report that they have the illness.

PREVENT THE SPREAD OF VIRUS

Passengers will always ask, "How can I help in preventing the spread of the virus?" Listed below are ways individuals can help:

Always wash your hands with soap and warm water regularly during the cruise, especially after using the restroom and before eating, drinking, or smoking. You should wash your hands while mentally singing Happy Birthday two times. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the spread of infection."

Use a paper towel to flush the toilet and to open the door to leave the public restrooms. Throw the towel away as you leave.

Throughout the ship you will see hand sanitizers. Use them! At meal time there is even a crew member standing by the sanitizers to be certain everyone uses it. For the first 48 hours at sea, you are served by crew members, wearing gloves, as you go through the buffet. This is to prevent many hands from getting around the food until passengers get into the habit of the sanitizers.

If you experience vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact the front office or the medical center immediately. Usually there is no charge for calling the medical center to discuss your illness. A charge to your room will be made for a visit to the center or if a doctor makes a visit to your room. The sooner you notify the front desk or the medical center the faster you will recover.

If someone has become ill in a public area of the ship, contact the front desk immediately as it has to be cleaned and disinfected to prevent the spread of the virus. Some people get seasickness. The front desk will give you a seasickness pill, free of charge. Check with your doctor before you leave to see what he or she would recommend.

SUNBURN

Many travelers have no idea of the effects of the sun, especially at sea. On a cloudy day, a person can get more sun than on a sunny day. Sunblock is extremely important to wear. If you do overdo in the sun, here is what should be done for your sunburn:

Apply cool compresses to the burned areas.
Taking a cool shower can help.
Sunburn dehydrates you so be certain to drink fluids. Water is best, liquor is the worst.
If you experience pain, take aspirin or tylenol every 4 hours.
Apply a moisturizing agent to your skin.
Never use a product which is petroleum based.

Safety

Safety aboard the ship is extremely important. This headline includes the ships safety briefing, fire, general safety reminders, mobility and sensory assistance.

EVACUATION DRILL

Approximately 30 minutes before the ship sails you will have a safety drill. This drill is mandatory by maritime law. This drill is a briefing at the lifeboat assigned to you. This assignment is usually located on the back of your entry door. It will familiarize you with safety precautions if the ship would have to evacuate at sea. Passengers will hear 7 short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle.

IN CASE OF FIRE

If you see any fire or smoke dial 911.
The ship has a fire alarm signal which is one short blast and one long blast repeated at least three times.
All staterooms have smoke detectors and sprinklers in them.

If your stateroom is affected leave it! Evacuation routes are posted inside your stateroom. You should check the route out when you arrive on the ship.
Just as you would do at home, if the fire is not in your room, feel the door before opening it. Never open the door if it is hot or you see smoke coming through the cracks of the door. Call 911 and tell the person who answers you need help.
Put a wet towel under your door to help keep smoke out.
You will be safely removed from your room by the ships fire and rescue team.
If your door is cool, slightly open the door making sure no heat or smoke rush in. If there's no fire outside your door, leave immediately taking a wet cloth with you.

Stay close to the floor. This is so you can see and avoid inhaling a-lot smoke. Keep your mouth and nose covered with the wet cloth. Follow the illuminated strip along the floor to safety in a public place or to your lifeboat assembly area.
Listen to instructions by the ship's crew.
Don't return to your room until you are given an all clear by a crew member.

GENERAL SAFETY REMINDERS

There are several other reminders which will help keep you safe on your cruise.

Decks can be slippery. Always were a shoe with a rubber sole.

Strong winds can make doors close suddenly. Keep your hands away from the frames on the doors.
Be careful of the thresholds of some door frames.
Supervise your children at all times.
There is no supervision at the swimming pools or jacuzzis.

Respect the fact that smoking is in designated areas only.
When the seas are rough, be sure that you have secured moveable objects in your stateroom.
Be careful of the high threshold at the entrance of your bathroom.
Always keep one hand free for support.
The is no supervision in the gym.
Always use the bath rug when getting in or out of the shower or bathtub.
Always put in the bath mat before taking a shower or a bath. Make certain it is secure.

Security

BOARDING AND DISEMBARKING THE SHIP

Always have your guest ID card with you when leaving or returning to the ship. If your guest ID card gets misplaced or you loose it, report it ASAP.

VALUABLES

Each stateroom has a safe in the closet. You can also use a complimentary safe deposit box available at the front office.

IN PORT

Most ships are up to date on security in ports. There are, however, some precautions which should be taken.

Warnings

Use only transportation arranged by your ship.
When taking a taxis be sure that the driver speaks English and understands your destination and you understand cost before entering the taxis.

Avoid areas that are not frequented by visitors.

Stay in well lighted areas.
Avoid shortcuts through alleys, parks or vacant lots.
Wear minimal jewelry.
Travel in groups.
Avoid political rallies and street demonstrations.
Be aware of the people around you.
Don't flash money around.
Be suspicious of people who approach you.
In confronted by a criminal, remember, money and valuables can be replaced. You can't be.
If you are planning to buy drugs at a port, remember, passengers in possession of illegal drugs are subject to immediate disembarkation.

Conclusion

By observing what has been written in this article you will almost be guaranteed a healthy, safe and secure cruise. Bon Voyage!

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It’s that time of the year when everyone feels like taking a long vacation from the hustles of life and bend most of the rules. This is especially with regards to eating habits. Most people tend to forget the importance of eating a healthy diet. However, there are the few of us who still want to keep fit even while on vacation. These are the few fitness fanatics.

The problem comes with actually finding a way of keeping fit during the vacation.

Here are some tips of keeping fit even when on vacation.

Step 1 Hotels with gyms

The first tip would be to choose a hotel that has a gym. This will give you proximity to a place to burn some of those calories. You would not have to travel far to find a gym. The lack of the necessity to travel to find a gym will help avoid laziness to go to the gym.

Step 2 Swimming

The second tip is to always go for swimming. The advantage of this is that while most will find this as an entertaining activity, it will also help burn the unnecessary calories in your system. Thus, it has the advantage of being enjoyable and keeping you healthy at the same time.

Step 3 Jogging

The third tip is to try and jog around the neighborhood. Apart from keeping you healthy, this also has the advantage of letting you explore the neighborhood. It lets you know how the locals live, thus adding more excitement to your holiday.

Step 4 Walking

The fourth tip would be to always try and walk to your destination, if it’s close enough. This will not only save you from unnecessary costs, but will also help you maintain your fitness during the vacation.

Step 5 Sports

The fifth tip would be top enjoy games while on vacation, for example tennis or golf. This would be most appropriate when trying to bond with the people around you. Instead of bonding over a drink, I would suggest that you do it over a game. This will not only relax you as you bond, but also keep you guys healthy and burn some of those calories.

Step 6 Avoid technology

The sixth tip would be to avoid technology that makes work easier, for example the buggy for thee golfers and the lift to go to the upper floors. You should try using the stairs as much as possible when moving to upper floors, and also when coming down. As for the golfers, you should carry your own bag and try and walk to each hole. This will keep you fit as a fiddle.

Step 7 Eating healthy

The seventh tip would be to try your best to eat healthy. I know this can be a difficult one, especially if you are in a foreign country and you want to try and have a taste of all that is new that the country has to offer. My advice to you is, just be careful in the things you are tasting by trying to get to know what ingredients they have, so as to maintain your health.

Step 8 Relax in a steam room

The last tip, which I know most of you will enjoy, is to relax in the steam room of the hotel. This is a sure way of burning the calories in the body in an enjoyable way.

Thus, it is evident that you can maintain your health while still enjoying your vacation without much effort.

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Step 1 Planning the Trip

Get lots of brochures

Send for brochures of the places you will be visiting. Make a travel book with the brochures to get the grandchildren and their families excited. The best place to contact for these brochures are the Visitors Bureaus or the Chamber of Commerce of the towns you are going to visit or go through. They can be ordered over the internet by typing in Google the name of the city. You will see a Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce or even the activity web site.

Send for brochures or print off the internet pictures of the hotels/motels where you are going to stay. It excites the children if the hotel/motel has a miniature golf course nearby or a playground.

It excites Mom and Dad if the hotel/motel has breakfast included in the room fee.

Make reservations and study the maps

Go to the Automobile Club and get maps of the states you are going to visit. You can also pick up travel books of the states which have all kinds of good information. You can even make a trip tik to use as a reference. It is a good idea to have a GPS in the car with you at all times in case you get lost.

Be certain that your vacation has something for the children every day. It might be just to let them run around in a nice park or enjoy a picnic under a bunch of trees or by a stream. Review your maps ahead of time for this information.

When making the reservations for your hotel/motel be sure there is a swimming pool. Indoor swimming pools are especially fun and usually heated. Swimming is a great way for the kids to unwind and get tired. Relaxing in the jacuzzi while your kids play in the big pool is a great way for everyone to have fun. Make certain where you stay is "kid friendly". It is also a good ideal to try and stay at the same chain throughout the trip as you can earn rewards to apply to your next adventure.

Activity bags

The children definitely need activity bags! Backpacks are great to use for the activity bags. Pack in the bag crayons or washable magic markers, color books, sticker books and reading books. One of the most popular car toys for kids and adults are the electronic games.

The iPod touch, the iPad and the DS are terrific for traveling.

The iPod touch and the iPad are nice because you can load games and movies without having to carry them. There are games for all ages from toddlers up. For the DS, don't forget the games. One of the most important things to put in the activity bag is the child's blanket or favorite stuff animal (if they are attached to one).

Car check-up

With the cost of fuel today, you not only want to maximize the safety of your trip but the fuel efficiency. The experts say that if you wash and wax your car you will get better fuel economy because it improves the aerodynamics. Take your car to the dealership or mechanic and have a service check-up done on your automobile. You want to be sure to have the oil changed, the brake fluid checked, the air conditioner is in good shape, the tires have the correct amount of air in them and that they are balanced. Have the air filter checked. If it is dirty have it replaced.

Survival kit

wipes for spills
hand santizers
bug-off to keep mosquitoes away
band-aids
neosporin
suntan lotion
swimmers ear (a must for swimming in public pools-not only gets the water out of the ear but it helps prevent infection)

tylenol (not just for the kids but for the parents and grandparents if they develop a headache)
spill free cups for the younger children
manual can opener (for picnics)
camera, disc, battery charger

Step 2 Leaving Town

The day has arrived and everyone is excited to go. One of the major rules when traveling with grandchildren and their families is to let the grandkids ride in the grandparents car. Mom and Dad need to relax and enjoy themselves too.

Snacks

Now it is time to pack the cooler with snacks and good water. Not too much sugar in the snacks as it will jazz the kids up and Grandma and Granddad don't need that in the car. Snacks such as little gold fish, string cheese, grapes, celery and peanut butter are good nutritional foods.

Buy picnic supplies and any other groceries you might need at a large grocery store rather than a small store out in the middle of nowhere. Large stores will not be as expensive.

Hotel/Motel arrival and departure

Usually check-in time is 4:00 pm. Time for a swim while the parents figure out where to go eat. Most likely there will be a restaurant at the place you are staying or near by. The best way to find a good, child friendly place to eat is to YELP it on your Iphone, Ipad or Ipod touch.

When putting the children to bed, ask them what their favorite thing was for the day. Ask them what they think they will see tomorrow. Give them a kiss goodnight. Go to your room and review you map for the next day. Find good places to picnic. Now, uncork a bottle of wine and relax!

In the morning before leaving the hotel/motel straighten up the car by throwing away any trash and have the backseat nice and neat for the kids when they come to get settled. Fill your cooler with ice from the hotel/motel to keep your water and food refrigerated. Potty stops will probably be made frequently but that is okay; take this time to get out and stretch.

Picnic time

Stop at a large grocery chain to get your picnic supplies.

Here are some suggestions for picnic foods and necessities:

paper plates
plastic forks and knives
napkins
canned baked beans
fresh fruit
deli salads
deli meats
bread
mustard, mayonnaise or ketchup (whatever you use on sandwiches)
peanut butter
jelly
chips
bakery item or candy bar for dessert
plastic table covering

Any food that is not used can be put in the cooler for the following day or you can eat it for appetizers when you get to the hotel/motel.

Along the way

Take lots of pictures of your picnic and all the other exciting and non-exciting things you do as these will be the memories that will last forever.

Of course the children are going to want souvenirs. You might suggest to them one thing they can collect at every stop. For example a patch, a sticker or a little spoon. Of course they will get other souvenirs as well.

Vacation is coming to an end

This adventure is coming to an end. I am sure it has been fun and not lacking in memories. Your pictures will let you recall all of the exciting experiences you had. Until the next time, bye for now.

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Feeling comfortable or at home means living in an atmosphere where you are accepted. Some people moving abroad worry about getting adjusted to the new social environment or the western culture. You may have left your home to make big business, excel in your career, get married, meet a relative/friend, discover new places, or for any good reason.

But if you are not comfortable do not fear or rush back. You can live where you prefer and still create a sense of home. You can always hear from home and keep in touch with your family, even if you want to live in another country. Thanks to the progress of modern technology, we now have various inexpensive mode of communication. You have email, MSN/yahoo messenger, international calling services, internet calls, SMS, etc which have become a great medium to bridge the gap.

Making friends with the folks around you is indeed the most necessary attempt. If you have moved to a new town, take the time to get to know your new surroundings. Maybe you can select a nearby hangout to meet up colleagues or friends. You can participate in cultural functions or religious groups associated at your work place. If you are a reserved person and don’t like meeting people, just stay in your home. Maybe reading books or playing online games can keep you occupied.

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Traveling.

It can be anything from going to the Grocery store, to driving down the street, or flying to different places. Traveling is done by everyone, everyday. But there are some dangers to it as many people know by now. But here are some tips to help you stay on track.

Destination

Whether your going on an errand or taking a vacation to France, you want to be able to pinpoint the location of where your destination ends. I don't know what your destination is, but if your trying to get there as soon as possible, don't diddle daddle, just get your ass there. If you have a little more time or leisure, maybe stopping by, like a gift shop or grab some grub, wouldn't be so bad. You just got to know where your going and then all ends well.

Luggage

Since I don't know your destination I don't know what your going to be carrying. For everyday, run of the mill, driving around, plan to have a EDC (Every Day Carry) which has a huge spectrum of possibilities (and I do encourage others to carry items with the sole purpose of self-defense and for self-defense only. Because I would rather have a gun when I do not need it rather then need it and to not have it). But for something like for vacation, pack for the amount of time you're staying and then pack a few days extra, just in case. And for the women who like bringing tons of shoes with them. find a pair of shoes that matches the color scheme of your clothing. Example, If you have black shoes, then bring black clothing or something that matches with it so you can pack lighter and avoid all those costly fee's in airports.

Other People

Obviously your going to be around different people everyday, but my advise is to not stand out to much, you make yourself more of a target to other people. And when I mean target, I mean your going to get unwanted attention, from scammers, to robbers, to convicts (But don't get me wrong, some convicts either turn around or were never bad in the first place, you may disagree but that is the truth) and possibly other people with serious intentions. And if your traveling to another state/country, avoid looking like a tourist. Especially in a foreign country, they hate tourist, but once again don't get me wrong some countries like tourists.

Overview

All-in-All, Know what your doing.

Find your destination, find out what you need with you and what is appropriate to take, and definitely blend in and avoid looking like a tourist...no one likes a tourist.

But Traveling is what I do best, hopefully people should already know this, and I hope a few people learned something new or different. So thank you for taking your time to read this article and God Bless.

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How to pack your luggage efficiently

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:42:00 GMT

Rafael and Zappos How To demonstrates how to pack your luggage efficiently. First, make a packing list to determine what you will need to bring on your trip. Go through your day in your mind and add things to the list accordingly. Don't forget your toiletries. Ideally bring one pair of shoes and coordinate your wardrobe accordingly. Lay out everything you will be packing and group them by like ite

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How to pack a backpack for Europe as a male traveler

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:48:16 GMT

Backpacking through Europe is a great way to see a new country. This video tutorial shows male travelers what to include in a travel backpack and offers insightful tips on enjoying a trip through Europe. As a general rule, you'll want to reach a balance between light packing and thorough preparedness. Create a packing system based on item demand, dividing items into the bottom, middle, and top se

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How to pack a bag for Europe as a female traveler

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:36:46 GMT

Backpacking through Europe is an exciting and affordable way to see a new country.
This video tutorial shows female travelers what to include in a travel backpack and offers insightful tips on enjoying a trip through Europe. Create a packing system based on item demand, dividing items into the bottom, middle, and top sections of your bag. As a general rule, include clothing that may be easily la

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How to pack for a cruise

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:49:26 GMT

Cruises are a fun and relaxing vacation but packing for one can be stressful and time consuming. Don’t waste any more time worrying over what to bring and just go through the list grabbing all the suggested items and you’ll be sure to have a great time.

Step 1: Prepare a carry-on bag

Prepare a carry-on bag with travel documents, your passport, medications, sunblock, and one change of clothe

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How to pack your suitcase perfectly

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:20:00 GMT

Dan shows us how to pack a suitcase perfectly as to not take up much space but still include everything you need. Start with a list of what you need. Make sure you have all of your documents i.e. itinerary, passport, drivers license, etc. Use the 3-1-1 technique for flying. 3 oz. bottles, 1 oz. bag, and 1 carry on. The store sells packet bags that promote more organized packing. It allows you to s

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