http://www.artipot.com/authors/13091/dorothy-yamich/ Latest articles by Dorothy Yamich from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/478694/medical-alert-bracelet-it-may-save-your-life-when-on-vacation.htm Whether your plans for travel involve flights, cruises, trains, buses, or rental cars, a medical alert bracelet may provide valuable medical information to your care givers if you get sick or injured when on holidays or vacations. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:50:38 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/478694/medical-alert-bracelet-it-may-save-your-life-when-on-vacation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472700/flights-how-can-you-reduce-the-fear-of-flying-when-on-holiday.htm If you have ever flown on commercial air flights, in smaller propeller aircraft, or in helicopters and have experienced the fear of flying you are not alone. Millions of people around the world who travel by airlines on their vacation or holidays have experienced the same fear to a lesser or greater extent. There are also millions of people worldwide that travel by auto,... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:41:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472700/flights-how-can-you-reduce-the-fear-of-flying-when-on-holiday.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/472122/what-should-you-look-for-in-holiday-and-vacation-travel-luggage.htm When you travel on business or vacations and holidays using airline flights, luxury cruise ships, buses, trains, or rental cars, your travel luggage sooner or later will have to be replaced. When it comes time to buy new luggage, there are some things to know that will help make your selection easier. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:26:41 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/472122/what-should-you-look-for-in-holiday-and-vacation-travel-luggage.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/471663/neat-travel-accessories-to-make-your-holiday-and-vacation-easier.htm Whether you travel using air flights, luxury cruises, trains, buses, or rental cars on your vacations and holidays, most people are curious and want to know what's new and neat in travel accessories. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:33:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/471663/neat-travel-accessories-to-make-your-holiday-and-vacation-easier.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/470515/mosquitoes-dont-let-them-bite-when-on-vacations-and-holidays.htm Whenever you take an air flight or luxury cruise on vacation or holiday to a tropical climate there is a possibility that you may encounter some mosquito borne diseases. The following information will help you to take measures to protect yourself. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:16:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/470515/mosquitoes-dont-let-them-bite-when-on-vacations-and-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/467207/air-travel-how-to-reduce-jet-lag-on-holiday-flights.htm A large number of medical health experts have found that passengers on airline flights usually experience a worse bout of jet lag when flying to their vacation destinations from east to west. Generally, the more time zones their flights cross when they travel from east to west, the more severe the symptoms of jet lag will be. Although, airline passengers will only experience... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:47:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/467207/air-travel-how-to-reduce-jet-lag-on-holiday-flights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/465542/luggage-dont-lose-it-on-holiday-and-vacation-flights.htm Whether you take air flights for business, or holidays and vacations, you have probably lost luggage or know of a person that has. Here are some travel tips that may help you prevent this happening. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:14:32 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/465542/luggage-dont-lose-it-on-holiday-and-vacation-flights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/403599/feel-more-secure-in-your-hotel-when-you-travel-on-holiday.htm Whether they take an air flight or drive, most people when they travel on their vacations or holidays, usually stay at a hotel or a resort. What they may not be aware of is that their vacation could be ruined by a professional thief that makes his or her living by targeting an unsuspecting tourist. These thieves tend to hang around hotels and resorts, usually in the lobbies,... Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:36:46 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/403599/feel-more-secure-in-your-hotel-when-you-travel-on-holiday.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/401238/can-a-vacation-or-holiday-help-to-avoid-heart-disease-can-a-holiday-or-vacation-help-to-avoid-heart-disease.htm Can you recall when you last had a wonderful, relaxing vacation? If its been a few years, you may want to think about taking another holiday sooner then later. Why is that? Holidays and vacations are becoming a more and more important role in peoples health. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:53:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/401238/can-a-vacation-or-holiday-help-to-avoid-heart-disease-can-a-holiday-or-vacation-help-to-avoid-heart-disease.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/398400/can-vacations-or-holidays-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-attacks-can-holidays-or-vacations-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-attacks.htm Can you recall when you last had a wonderful, relaxing vacation? If its been a few years, you may want to think about taking another holiday sooner then later. Why is that? Holidays and vacations are becoming a more and more important role in peoples health. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:28:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/398400/can-vacations-or-holidays-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-attacks-can-holidays-or-vacations-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-attacks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/366950/dont-let-car-thieves-get-your-car-when-driving-on-your-holiday.htm In these difficult financial times most folks need vacations more than ever. And people also want to save a lot of money if they can. One economical solution is to take the family car and drive to and from your holiday destination instead of flying. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:46:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/366950/dont-let-car-thieves-get-your-car-when-driving-on-your-holiday.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/361823/flights-how-can-people-cope-with-fear-of-flying-on-holiday.htm Fear of flying is called Aviophobia, and millions of vacationers and business flyers who travel on commercial flights worldwide are affected by it, to a greater or lesser extent. Even though air travel is approximately thirty times safer than traveling by car, you hardly hear about people that have a fear of driving. Maybe television, radio, internet and print media... Sun, 31 May 2009 07:59:28 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/361823/flights-how-can-people-cope-with-fear-of-flying-on-holiday.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/361416/air-travel-how-to-prevent-deep-vein-thrombosis-when-on-vacation.htm Commercial air flights cause airline passengers blood to get thicker and slow down which can increase the possibility of blood clots, particularly in the lower extremities. And, the longer the flight, the greater the risk. Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is caused by a blood clot forming in one of the legs. This is a medical emergency. If this dangerous clot breaks away, it... Sat, 30 May 2009 11:17:53 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/361416/air-travel-how-to-prevent-deep-vein-thrombosis-when-on-vacation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/355300/this-year-grab-really-cheap-flights-and-luxury-cruises.htm This year could be the best time in ages to take a well deserved holiday because the travel industry is having financial difficulties in these slow economic times. You can find really cheap airfares and last minute flights, exclusive hotels, all inclusive resorts and family resorts, and discount cruises as well as last minute cruises on the web or at your local travel... Fri, 22 May 2009 10:42:11 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/355300/this-year-grab-really-cheap-flights-and-luxury-cruises.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/353245/flights-can-they-create-health-problems-when-on-holidays.htm When flying on commercial airlines, airline passengers can develop some medical problems which are usually minor. However, sometimes these symptoms may develop into a more serious medical condition, like deep vein thrombosis, which can quickly become life threatening. Tue, 19 May 2009 16:03:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/353245/flights-can-they-create-health-problems-when-on-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/351329/this-year-grab-some-super-cheap-flights-and-discount-cruises.htm This year could be the best time in ages to take a well deserved holiday because the travel industry is having financial difficulties in these slow economic times. You can find really cheap airfares and last minute flights, exclusive hotels, all inclusive resorts and family resorts, and discount cruises as well as last minute cruises on the web or at your local travel... Sat, 16 May 2009 18:27:56 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/351329/this-year-grab-some-super-cheap-flights-and-discount-cruises.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/304371/cruise-tours-travel-on-a-resort-hotel-to-great-land-adventures.htm A luxury cruise vacation can really enrich your life. Not only will you be traveling with like-minded people who love cruising, you will develop great, lasting friendships among your many cruising companions. Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:38:52 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/304371/cruise-tours-travel-on-a-resort-hotel-to-great-land-adventures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/302164/cruise-tours-sail-on-a-resort-hotel-to-great-land-adventures.htm A luxury cruise voyage can truly enrich your life. Not only will you be traveling with like-minded people who love to cruise, you will develop great, lasting friendships among your many cruising companions. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:23:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/302164/cruise-tours-sail-on-a-resort-hotel-to-great-land-adventures.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/289369/luxury-cruise-tours-sail-on-a-resort-to-great-destinations.htm A luxury cruise holiday can truly enrich your life. Not only will you be vacationing with like-minded people who love to cruise, you will develop great friendships among your cruising companions. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:01:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/289369/luxury-cruise-tours-sail-on-a-resort-to-great-destinations.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/253598/hotels-dont-let-the-bed-bugs-bite-when-traveling-on-vacation.htm Even the best of luxurious five-star hotels and resorts can on occasion get an infestation of bed bugs. This can be sometimes be unavoidable as hundreds and even thousands of travelers and tourists can be staying at a hotel or resort at any given time. These tiny blood drinking critters can easily hitch a ride on unsuspecting travelers or hide in their luggage. Hotel and... Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:11:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/253598/hotels-dont-let-the-bed-bugs-bite-when-traveling-on-vacation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/252280/can-travelers-be-more-at-risk-of-identity-theft-when-on-vacation.htm Over seven million people in the United States last year alone were victims of identity theft resulting in almost fifty billion dollars of fraudulent credit card, bank, and other financial charges. A significant number of these victims were business travelers, tourists, and people on their holidays. Here is some valuable information that may save you a ton of grief when you... Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:38:06 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/252280/can-travelers-be-more-at-risk-of-identity-theft-when-on-vacation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/251175/why-do-so-many-people-love-to-take-a-luxury-cruise-vacation.htm In these days of faster everything, including faster and larger commercial airliners where passengers are packed in like sardines, one thing remains constant. That's the wonderful and leisurely world of cruising. For many years the troubled airline industry has experienced many setbacks, while the cruise industry has been growing by leaps and bounds. There are many reasons... Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:58:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/251175/why-do-so-many-people-love-to-take-a-luxury-cruise-vacation.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249910/repositioning-cruises-luxury-vacations-that-save-you-big-bucks.htm Repositioning cruises aren't a new phenomenon, they are the best kept secret in the cruising industry. Just like migrating birds, many cruise ships move to warmer climates in the Autumn and then return in the Spring. Some head south for the winter months and then they sail back for the summer months. Other cruise ships sail across the Atlantic or Pacific Oceans to... Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:25:42 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249910/repositioning-cruises-luxury-vacations-that-save-you-big-bucks.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/249514/bed-bugs-even-five-star-hotels-and-resorts-sometimes-get-them.htm Even the best of luxurious five-star hotels and resorts can on occasion get an infestation of bed bugs. This can be sometimes be unavoidable as hundreds and even thousands of travelers and tourists can be staying at a hotel or resort at any given time. These tiny blood drinking critters can easily hitch a ride on unsuspecting travelers or hide in their luggage. Hotel and... Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:58:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/249514/bed-bugs-even-five-star-hotels-and-resorts-sometimes-get-them.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/241590/can-vacationers-avoid-sleeping-with-bed-bugs-when-they-travel.htm Even the top luxurious five-star hotels and resorts can sometimes get an infestation of bed bugs. This is sometimes can happen because many hundreds, or even thousands of travelers and tourists could be staying at a hotel or resort at any given point in time. These little blood drinking insects can easily hitch a ride on unsuspecting travelers or be hiding in their luggage.... Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:29:47 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/241590/can-vacationers-avoid-sleeping-with-bed-bugs-when-they-travel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/214252/what-can-vacationers-do-if-a-fire-happens-in-their-hotel.htm Although hotel fires occur infrequently, when they do happen they can have serious consequences for hotel guests. Travelers should take a few precautions and be aware of some basic information on what to do if a fire occurs in their hotel when they are on vacation. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:35:51 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/214252/what-can-vacationers-do-if-a-fire-happens-in-their-hotel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/212927/useful-travel-accessories-for-vacations-and-business-travel.htm If you would like to find out about some of the travel accessories that are available to make your trip more comfortable, easier, and safer, here are some great products. These items should be available at any luggage and travel accessories stores. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:20:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/212927/useful-travel-accessories-for-vacations-and-business-travel.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/212769/food-and-water-borne-tropical-diseases-can-ruin-your-holidays.htm There are a number of extremely serious diseases caused by contaminated food and water. Four of these major diseases are dysentery, which can be preceded by traveler's diarrhea, cholera, hepatitis A, and typhoid. These diseases are more prevalent in third world countries, but people can contract them even in their own home town. Here is some info that can help you lessen the... Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:47:37 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/212769/food-and-water-borne-tropical-diseases-can-ruin-your-holidays.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/209122/how-can-you-keep-your-pet-safe-and-healthy-on-air-flights.htm If you're planning to fly with your pet, you are part of a growing trend that has been increasing for the last number of years. Most airlines, for a nominal fee, will allow your small pet to fly with you if it will fit in a FAA approved pet carrier that can be stowed under your seat. The following is some important information can help you keep your pet healthy, safe, and... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:23:15 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/209122/how-can-you-keep-your-pet-safe-and-healthy-on-air-flights.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/208347/dont-lose-your-luggage-when-you-are-traveling-on-the-airlines.htm It is estimated that more than a million bags are lost by commercial airlines each year in the United States alone. How much luggage that get lost in the whole world is anybody's guess. Here are some tips that may help you recover your bags if they are ever lost. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:26:36 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/208347/dont-lose-your-luggage-when-you-are-traveling-on-the-airlines.htm