Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Your Guide to Preparing for a Cruise Ship Voyage

By Lindelwa Laz

Preparation shouldn't wait until a week before you go, rather, it should begin as soon as you book your cruise ship reservation and the type you will be taking will determine what preparations you make. A large number of cruise ships travel on international waters and in addition, many make stops at international ports. Before you can board, you may need to present identification and with international cruises, this identification often includes a valid driver's license and passport.

A huge problem, when it comes to getting a passport that some people will wait till the last minute and although last minute passports can be obtained in the event of an emergency, most require at least a week or more to process. You aren't immediately supplied with a passport but must instead apply for one and while almost all individuals that fill out the application are granted one, planning ahead is the best option. So then. if an error is made on the information you supplied, you will have enough time then you can repair any mistakes before it's time to set sail.

The passport and license aren't the only documentation that you should board with. If you are covered under a health insurance plan, you are encouraged to take your cards. In the event you fall ill while on vacation, your insurance cards will allow you to get treatment.

In addition to insurance cards it's recommended that you take your meds along, actually, you should think about taking extra medication with you. Many physicians will write extra prescriptions for their patients that are traveling on a cruise ship so if your medication is lost or taken the extra meds can last you until your ship returns home. While requesting extra medication from your doctor you may want to question them about the safety precautions you should take on a ship.

To pay for onboard and activities on port you'll need extra money. Vacationing at sea is exactly like taking a vacation to any other location in the world so you are encouraged to carry huge amounts of money. If you have to take cash with you you are encouraged to split your money and put it all in safe locations though the majority of ships and ports take credit cards, cashiers checks, money orders, or traveler's checks which are good alternatives to packing cash.

When taking a cruise you are advised to make a copy of the vessels itinerary to your friends and family members which will make it possible for you to be found in case of emergency. When registering for a cruise ship, you might also need to give the contact information for a person that can be contacted in the event of an emergency. Your initial thought might be to provide the information on your spouse, children, or a close friend but if you do so you should ensure that they will be on land and easily accessible.

Once you have made these preparations you can then focus on other preparations, like packing your luggage but remember when you pack you are urged to keep the climate of the cruise in mind. Additionally you should be prepared for surprise weather and make good preparations to be certain it will be be a fantastic vacation.

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