2 Ways to Avoid a Norovirus on a Cruise Ship
There has been a lot of publicity, in recent years, about norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. This is a virus which affects the stomach and intestines. The most common norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, mild fever, headache, fatigue, and stomach cramping. It has an incubation period of 36 hours, and usually only lasts one or two days. While it is highly contagious, here are 2 ways to avoid a norovirus on a cruise ship.
You can become infected with the virus if you touch surfaces or objects infected with the norovirus (such as handrails, doorknobs, and elevator buttons) or if you shake hands with an infected person and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes.
One way to avoid a norovirus is to be sure you wash your hands often with soap and warm water. In addition, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer such as Purell frequently.
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Contiki’s Vacation Package Gift Registry
Contiki Vacations offers packages to exciting destinations throughout the world that are geared for travelers between the ages of 18 and 35, and at a very thrifty price.
They have come up with a great idea to help young travelers pay for their trips. They’ve created a Gift Registry which can be set up for any occasion, such as graduation, birthday, wedding, or Christmas. Just let all well-wishers know that if they want to give you a gift, they can donate some money to your Contiki Gift Registry! There are no set-up fees; the registry simply acts as a trip-fund savings account.
For more information . . .
Call – 1-866-CONTIKI (1-866-266-8454).
Write — Contiki Vacations; 801 E. Katella Ave.; Anaheim, CA 92805.
Website – http://www.contiki.com
European Wine-Travel Cruises
Food & Wine Trails is known for their wine-focused cruises. Throughout 2009 they have delicious itineraries planned, many of which include free airfare. Their deluxe cruises include, in addition to the expected amenities, private wine seminars, tastings, and a wine-makers dinner, all hosted by nationally-recognized wine personalities. In addition, at many of the ship’s ports-of-call, optional wine tours and lunches at top wine estates are available. They offer cruise-tours worldwide.
Call: 1-800-367-5348.
E-mail: info@foodandwinetrails.com
http://www.foodandwinetrails.com
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