Testing the cruise waters
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Travelers worried about the safety of cruise ships should check if a ship is certified under the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) protocols. They should also monitor if the crew is serious about ship safety drills. Travelers should also ensure that they get flu shots to avoid catching influenza on board.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1999
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When your bags just have to get there
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An estimated 1% of all checked bags never reach their destinations due to mishandling. Travelers can decrease the chances of losing their baggage by insuring their belongings, checking them in at the gate, and sending them through a courier service.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 1998
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Rest uneasy
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Issues are discussed concerning the personal safety of travellers in hotels and cruise ships, following revelations that a high number of crew staff from a large passenger line had been accused of sexual misconduct.
Publication Name: National Geographic Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0747-0932
Year: 2000
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