Entries Categorized as 'Destinations'

Children/Cold weather clothing/Staying warm, dry, safe

Date December 29, 2009

Choosing the most effective cold weather clothing for your kids is becoming more of a hassle – ironically, because such clothing is becoming more protective. Some garments, if not used correctly, are counterproductive, actually increasing a child’s risk of experiencing cold-related problems. 
 
Here is what you should know:
 
1. Sophisticated clothing increases perspiration. Modern garments are […]

10 Tips: Family Travel/H1N1 Swine Flu

Date November 9, 2009

Quarantines* and other restrictions on international travel do little to limit the spread of disease, in this case, H1N1flu, when the disease already exists in most countries, says World Health Organization. Nevertheless, public health authorities in some countries, mostly in the Middle East and Asia, are monitoring arriving travelers for symptoms suggestive of H1N1 and […]

10 Tips for Healthy Air Travel with Infants UPDATE

Date October 6, 2009

There is nothing novel about infants traveling by air. They have been doing so since time immemorial, long before adults. Legend has it that they were “delivered” by storks, and were never the worse for their trips. Of course, stork flights skimmed rooftops, eliminating concerns of high altitude and accompanying ear issues, dehydration, and excessive […]

10 Tips: Teenagers/Spring Break/Mexico/Health/Safety

Date March 1, 2009

1. Monitor the U.S. State Department advisories on violence. 
These are the most authoritative reports on the subject. Popular resorts that cater to foreigners appear to be safer than cities near the U.S. border.  For the latest information, see: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html  
 
2. Update your vaccinations.
Hepatitis A vaccine, for example, was recently added to the list […]

10 Tips For Teenagers Going to Mexico for Spring Break

Date June 8, 2008

Tens of thousands of American teenagers travel to resorts throughout Mexico over Spring Break each year, says the U.S. State Department. While the vast majority enjoys their vacation without incident, several may die, hundreds will be arrested, and still more will make mistakes that could affect them for the rest of their lives.
Here are Ten […]

10 Tips For Staying Healthy At Sea

Date May 9, 2008

A vacation at sea offers families the best of all worlds: seeing foreign countries without the hassle of constant packing; supervised age-appropriate activities, lots of other children and, should you need it, “in-house” medical facilities.
Here’s what you have to know:
1. Bring your children’s medications:
A leading reason for passengers visiting ships’ infirmaries is to obtain medications […]

10 Tips For Staying Healthy in the Caribbean

Date April 28, 2008

On Caribbean islands (Bermuda and the Bahamas included), travel-related illnesses are relatively minor, generally predictable, and largely preventable, making the islands comfortable places for family vacations. The exception to this is Hispaniola, where the Dominican Republic and Haiti are (see below).