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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