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Healthy Cruise Travel Tips
aking the advice of seasickness remedies. Some of
well-traveled cruisers is these medications are
the best thing for first prescription only.
time cruise passengers to do.
After all, why not learn from Stock up on any other
someone else's mistakes or prescription medications just in
mishaps? Of course, you will case they are scheduled to run
still have a few of your own, but out during your trip. Often,
that is what makes your first insurance companies will make
cruising experience memorable. exceptions and allow a
prescription to be refilled early
You've got your cruise booked and if you are traveling with no
are counting the days until you access to a chain pharmacy. One
set sail. However, there are a last thing - get a letter from
few things for you to do before your doctor on official
you even start to think about letterhead listing your
packing. Check with the cruise prescriptions and stating that
line to see what vaccinations, if they were all legitimately
any, are needed for your journey. prescribed for you. If you have
You'll have to make a trip to to go through customs, a letter
your doctor to get current on any will sometimes keep you from
shots. being detained while your
medication is inspected.
While you are at the doctor, ask
them about tips on staying If you are on a special diet, let
healthy and avoiding the flu or the cruise line be aware of this
colds before you depart for your fact when you book your cruise.
cruise. It is no fun having to Most diets are easily
travel sick or canceling all accommodated, but it is always
together. Also ask about better to be safe than sorry. A
few weeks before you depart, the heat outside can wreak havoc
check in with the cruise line on the skin and dry it out.
again to go over your
reservations and special needs In addition to the sunscreen,
diet. protect your skin by wearing hats
and sunglasses. When you are on
Pack a small first aid kit for the ship's deck gazing at the
those "just in case" emergencies. waves, the sun's reflection off
Include antacids and the water can be pretty bright.
anti-diarrhea medications for The sunglasses will protect you
those episodes of "Montezuma's from harmful UV rays from the
Revenge" that seem to strike no sun. Of course, the hats will
matter where you travel. Aspirin, shield you from the sun's rays
antibiotic cream and aloe vera and possible sunburn on your ears
gel for sunburns also come in and face, two places that people
handy. sometimes forget to apply
sunscreen lotion.
Stow away sunscreen, moisturizer
and lip balm in your luggage too. With the right preparation and
When you are having too much fun precautions, you are well on your
outdoors, you tend to forget way to a healthy and happy first
things like sunburn. Be sure to cruise. And when in doubt about
apply the sunscreen lotion before something, ask your cruise line.
heading outdoors. Moisturizer and They want to make sure your
lip balm keep your skin soft. cruising experience is
Sometimes the temperature changes trouble-free. After all, they
from the cold air conditioner to want you to sail with them again.
About the Author:
Kirsten Hawkins is a cruise and travel expert specializing in discount cruises and travel. Visit http://www.luxury-cruise-deals.com/ for more information on how to cruise the world for little or no money.
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