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15 Travel Tips from
Tip 1: Service Your Car 2
§ Prevent unwanted accidents and delays by taking your car in for a full check-up before the trip
Tip 2: Stay Mobile 3
§ Blood clots form after hours of physical inactivity, like during long flights
§ Prevent blood clots by regularly stretching your legs
Tip 3: Check for Vaccinations 4
§ For international travel, update your immunizations well before your trip, as most vaccines take time to become effective
Tip 4: Speak with Your Health Insurance Company
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§ For international travel, check with your heath insurance provider to make sure you are covered abroad
Tip 5: Speak with Your Credit Card Company
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§ Avoid financial mishaps by informing your credit card company of all travel plans
Tip 6: Watch What You Eat 7
§ Eat at trusted or recommended restaurants
§ Slim down portions and follow a set time-schedule for meals
Tip 7: Drink Plenty of Water 8
§ Depending on your location, drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day
§ If your destination lacks clean water, bring purification tablets
Tip 8: Wash Your Hands Often 9
§ Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick
§ If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Tip 9: Get Adequate Sleep 10
§ Aim for eight hours of sleep a night
§ If you’re well rested, you’ll have more energy to enjoy the vacation
Tip 10: Pack a First Aid Kit 11
§ Be prepared for minor complications
§ Kit should include bandages, gauze pads, tweezers, antacid, allergy and cold medicines
Tip 11: Guard Against Insect Bites
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§ Bring a repellent that contains DEET
§ If bitten, mix baking soda and water and apply the mixture to the bite
Tip 12: Limit Your Sun Exposure 13
§ Prevent sunburns and future skin cancer by applying sunscreen every two hours
§ Wear sunglasses and a hat
Tip 13: Beware of Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
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§ RWIs are found in swimming pools, lakes, hot tubs, and oceans
§ Take kids on frequent bathroom breaks
§ Don’t swallow water
Tip 14: Keep Meds Nearby 15
§ When flying, place all medications in your carry-on luggage
§ Bring a copy of prescriptions in case you need a refill
Tip 15: Keep Your Travel Plans Private
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§ Resist the urge to broadcast plans on Facebook
§ Every year, houses are robbed because burglars saw travel posts on social networks
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