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Before You Leave
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Ask neighbors you trust to watch your home while
you're on vacation. |
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Ask them to park their car in your driveway while
your gone. |
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Have them use your trash cans to give your house
a lived-in look. |
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Make sure someone will pick-up your mail and newspapers
while your away. |
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Arrange to have someone water your yard and plants.
Have someone mow your lawn if you intend to be away for more than a couple of weeks. |
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Use automatic timers to turn on and off lights and
your television or radio at appropriate times. |
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Be careful who you let know that you'll be away. |
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Make sure someone has an emergency number to reach
you if necessary. |
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Label each piece of luggage with your
name and address. |
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Be sure your luggage can be locked. |
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Bring a medical ID card that includes a list of persons
to contact in the event of an emergency, specific medical needs, allergies, blood type, and your doctor’s name,
address and phone number. |
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Don’t forget to bring your prescription medications
and the instructions. Never combine medications in the same bottle. |
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Get ready to walk! Start taking daily walks a few
weeks before your trip to eliminate possible fatigue and leg cramps during your vacation. |
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Bring your medical insurance card and a claims form
in case of an illness or injury. |
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Pack comfortable clothing and shoes. Pack several
pair of shoes that have already been broken in to avoid painful and blistered feet. |
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Bring an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
and a copy of your prescription. |
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A first aid kit is essential. The American Red Cross
advises that a basic kit include a pair of scissors, waterproof tape, antiseptic, cleansing wipes, and a variety
of bandages. You may also want to consider: Antibiotic ointment, an anti-diarrhea, pepto bismol, sunglasses, tweezers,
gauze rolls, and safety pins. |
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During the winter months Las Vegas can get very cold,
be sure to bring warm clothing during the months of October through March. Always check the weather conditions
before you leave home. |
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While On Vacation
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Protect yourself from the sun. If you are traveling
in a hot or dry climate pack plenty of sunscreen. Try to avoid the midday sun, wear light and loose-fitting clothes,
a hat, and drink a lot of (safe) liquids. Heat strokes and heat exhaustion can be very dangerous. |
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Carry minimum luggage. |
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While waiting, keep your luggage close
to you. |
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Hold your purse under your arm. Carry
a wallet in an inside coat or front trouser pocket. |
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Don't look vulnerable or lost. Walk with
a purpose and stay alert to what's happening around you. |
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Learn the location of hotel exits. |
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Ask the hotel about the safety of the
neighborhood and which areas to avoid. |
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Ask the bellman for directions and costs
before taking a cab. |
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Use traveler's checks and credit cards
instead of cash whenever possible. |
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