| As is the case with all vacations, there are | | | | get your visas on time if required), driver's |
| some safety risks that you should keep in | | | | license etc. It's highly recommended that you |
| mind when you go away on your dream cruise. | | | | make a copy of your passport and that of the |
| Considering not only your own safety but also | | | | family members traveling with you and keep |
| the safety of your family members is a must | | | | the copies separate from your passport, just |
| that will ensure that you will get the most | | | | as a precaution in case the original gets |
| out of your vacation. Many shut their front | | | | lost or stolen. Other must have items are |
| door behind them and the thought of anything | | | | your digital camera to record all your |
| going wrong never crosses their mind, but the | | | | special cruise moments (don't forget the |
| truth is that people can get hurt when things | | | | charger and extra memory cards). Don't forget |
| go wrong. It's not fun to think about it, but | | | | to bring your medications and have your |
| it is a fact of life that we all need to deal | | | | doctor write out replacement prescriptions |
| with at some point. Safety is not the only | | | | and take them with you. If you wear contacts |
| issue that you should be thinking of, but | | | | or prescription glasses, make sure that you |
| also what your cruise activities will consist | | | | pack a spare pair in your luggage. In |
| of, and what your expectations are when your | | | | addition to your day and evening wear items, |
| ship leaves the harbour. Knowing what's in | | | | include your swimming and snorkeling gear. |
| store for you and your family can be really | | | | Other items that you may want to include are |
| beneficial. | | | | binoculars, a travel alarm clock, ear plugs |
| | | | (if you're a light sleeper) and your cell |
| Going on a cruise is a fabulous vacation and | | | | phone charger. |
| the ideal opportunity for you and your family | | | | |
| to get away from it all. Your cruise can last | | | | Irreplaceable items that have special meaning |
| from a couple of days to a couple of weeks | | | | to you, such as jewelry, should be left |
| (or even longer) and it is your chance to | | | | safely tucked away -- preferably in a safe -- |
| forget about the rest of the world. Imagine | | | | at home. If you lose such an item to chance |
| going back home when your cruise is behind | | | | or thieves during your cruise, you would |
| you and sharing your fabulous experiences | | | | never forgive yourself and it could spoil |
| with your friends and neighbors... they'll be | | | | your vacation, so why take the risk? And |
| green with envy and you'll be reliving those | | | | before you lock your front door, make sure |
| thrilling moments all over again. | | | | that a good friend or your neighbor knows |
| | | | where you can be reached in case of |
| It's important to make a checklist of the | | | | emergency. Going on a cruise is not something |
| things you want and need to take with you on | | | | you do all the time, so by making every |
| your cruise, including your travel papers | | | | moment count and keeping it fun you'll ensure |
| such as tickets, passports (don't forget to | | | | that you are getting your money's worth! |