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Who are today’s globally mobile?

Globally mobile employees often have… a mental and physical feeling of being healthy, capable, and energetic – and a strong sense of meaning and purpose.

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A seeming disconnect?

Globally mobile employees emerge as a highly valuable and resilient segment of the workforce. Despite facing unique stressors associated with their situation, they exhibit distinct skills and a high level of motivation, resulting in higher vitality.

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A maze in Scotland is shaped uniquely in a nod to a family’s decades-long history — and is today a favorite travel destination for many, especially during the spring and summer months. 

The Murray Star Maze at Scone Palace in Scotland was planted in 1991 in the shape of a five-point star as a nod to the history of the Murray family — one of “the great families” of Scotland. 

“As soldiers and statesmen, ambassadors and lawmakers, they have for centuries been close to the heart of Scottish affairs,” the website of Scone Palace points out.

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The maze includes 2,000 beech trees and is roughly half a mile long, per the Scone Palace. 

An international maze designer named Adrian Fisher created the unique feature at the palace, making sure the center contained a statue to represent the water nymph Arethusa. 

The Murray Star Maze at the historic Scone Palace in Scotland is half a mile long. The maze includes 2,000 beech trees.  (SWNS)

The Scone Palace notes that the maze’s shortest walk to the center for a view of Arethusa is only about 100 feet from the start — but good luck figuring out how to manage that. 

The unique star shape of the maze, however, resembles the Earl of Mansfield’s family tartan, according to the Scone Palace — and is shaped with five points that were part of the family’s historical emblem. 

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Additionally, the area in which the maze is planted has a mixture of copper and green beech trees. 

The head gardener at Scone Palace, Brian Cunningham, told British news service SWNS that he’s been taking care of the maze for the last 13 years. 

The center of the maze has a statue of the water nymph Arethusa.  (SWNS)

“You could blindfold me and spin me around, and I could make my way out of the left half,” he joked. 

He added, “But I must admit I’m still prone to getting lost on the right-hand side.”

Cunningham said there’s only one way in and one way out of the maze — which is a bit of a secret, he added. 

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As for upkeep, Cunningham said it takes him about two weeks to trim the hedges since the paths are narrow. 

“To get the hedge clippings out, we’ve got to go in with wheelie bins,” he said. 

The star maze contains thousands of plants and hedges.  (SWNS)

Cunningham and his team of gardeners work on other projects throughout the palace, noting that the maze is “great.”

Cunningham told SWNS the palace was built 220 years ago but was abandoned during World War I.

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“For the last 20 odd years, it’s just been grass, so we’re starting an ambitious project now to bringing it back to life,” he added. 

“We’re maintaining and developing this pretty remarkable garden and grounds around the palace.”

Scone Palace gardeners work on the grounds, including the maze, all year long. (SWNS)

During the summer, the public can visit the Scone Palace seven days a week.

The grounds include gardens, plus a coffee and food spot. 

Here, “nature awaits in abundance,” says the palace’s website. “There are no formal gardens at Scone, but 100 acres of woodland gardens with their borders, flowering shrubs and trees create a gloriously peaceful setting for strolling or picnicking.”

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For more information on visiting Scone Palace in Perthshire, Scotland, and understanding its 1,000-plus years of history, anyone can check out scone-palace.co.uk. 

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People love asking travel writers like me for recommendations on where to go. It makes sense. In the last 18 months alone, I’ve touched down on all seven continents. But don’t ask me about Türkiye if you’re in a hurry. Despite being a broke 25-year-old when I first visited 10 years ago, I will sing the destination’s praises until I lose my voice. Whether you’re looking for budget-friendly fun or a five-star sojourn (which I’m all about these days), Türkiye has it all. And thanks to new nonstop flights from Detroit to Istanbul, it’s never been more accessible. Ideally, you can take a month off to criss-cross the country. But if you only have a week, or two, below is where I’d begin. 

Istanbul

It’s hard not to fall head over heels for this seaside city that straddles two continents and was once the capital of three iconic empires. The locals are sincere, and even the street cats seem like they’re on holiday. Plus everything – from sipping your morning tea (served in a clear glass so you can enjoy the color) to bathing in an underground Turkish hammam – is an inviting experience. I learned the art of the barter in the bustling Grand Bazaar, took in 180-degree views of the Bosphorus from the Galata Tower, and house hunted in the effortlessly hip neighborhood of Karaköy because I wanted to move there so badly after just two nights. Despite being Catholic, I can’t deny that the Hagia Sophia is the most stunning house of worship I’ve ever stepped foot in. 

Pro tip: Wear socks; shoes aren’t allowed in mosques. 

Bodrum (GoTürkiye)

Bodrum

A coastal city of contrasts, Bodrum is where the traditional wooden gulet I was on for an 8-night Sun Fun You cruise docked next to a multi-million dollar fiberglass yacht. This port city along the boasts Yalıkavak Marina, one of Europe’s finest marinas where you can shop in Dior and dine at Zuma. But it’s also home to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While exploring on foot – everywhere in the old town is walkable – I saw remnants of Bodrum’s previous life as a quiet fishing village. In the evenings, however, I drank and danced my way up Bar Street, a mile-long strip specializing in nightlife. And forget FOMO. Thanks to the laidback Turkaegean way of life, I was fully present and even the mundane moments felt magical.

Pro tip: Don’t miss the “Anatolia show”, where martial arts meet acrobats, at the city’s oldest club, Halikarnas. 

Aerial view of hot air balloons, Göreme, Cappadocia, Türkiye. (GoTürkiye)

Cappadocia

Cappadocia is more than the hot air balloon capital of the world. It’s rich in history (take a tour of Derinkuyu, a subterranean city dating back to the 7th century BCE, or explore Göreme’s mysterious cave churches) and chock full of geographic formations. From whimsical 100-foot-tall fairy chimneys to a snow-covered 12,851-foot-tall inactive volcano, this part of Central ​​Türkiye is made for the ‘gram. Here, it’s all about perspective, hence the hundreds of hot air balloon safaris that launch daily. Still, many think this magical landscape is best enjoyed on horseback. And don’t forget to embrace your inner sommelier and sample the region’s fine wines. Cappadocia’s fertile soil produces the rare Emir grape, among other renowned varieties. 

Pro tip: Make your own ceramic souvenir at Avanos Pottery Workshop or shop for a hand-woven rug in Cappadocia’s colorful bazaars. 

Türkiye’s iconic Sümela Monastery. (GoTürkiye)

Trabzon

A former Silk Road hub hugging the Black Sea and surrounded by mountains, Trabzon appeals to my inner adrenaline junkie. My bucket list includes paragliding over Uzungöl Lake, a popular alpine escape for adventurers, laying first tracks at Zigana Ski Centre, one of more than 40 ski resorts in the country, and hiking to the Sumela Monastery, a Greek Orthodox engineering marvel dating back to the 4th century CE. It’s carved out of a cliff and on clear days, offers breathtaking views of the always verdant Altindere Valley National Park below. Of course, no trip to Trabzon is complete without refueling with Akçaabat köftesi (fried meatballs). 

Pro tip: If you’re not claustrophobic, go spelunking at Cal Cave, the self-proclaimed second-longest cave system in the world. 

Aerial view of Porto Ceneviz Bay, Antalya, Türkiye. (GoTürkiye)

Antalya

The beating heart of the Turkish Riviera is blessed with 231 Blue Flag Beaches. For comparison, the U.S. has just two. But there’s so much more to this resort-filled region than world-class sand and surf. Just 55 miles north of the city, a crystal clear river meanders through Köprülü Canyon National Park – a natural playground for rafters, campers, and hikers. Closer to town, the dramatic Duden Waterfalls are a popular place to picnic. The Lower Falls even cascade over a cliff into the sea. Antalya, with its Roman, Ottoman Turkish, Seljuk Turkish, and Eastern Roman influences, doesn’t disappoint in the culture department either. Its 2,000-year-old Aspendos – the best preserved theater from the ancient world – still hosts concerts, operas, and ballets. And Kaleiçi, Antalya’s old town, is a living, open-air museum. 

Pro tip: Embrace your inner emperor and enter Kaleiçi through the triple-arched Hadrian’s Gate, built specifically for the Roman ruler’s visit in 130 CE. 

Katie Jackson is a freelance travel writer. When she’s not working, she’s chasing after a Leonberger named Wilco.

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Influential sitcom “Seinfeld” celebrated the central role diners play in the social fabric of New York City during its hilarious 10-season romp through American pop culture. 

“You’d be hard-pressed to find a year in American television and film that doesn’t have at least one scene set in a diner,” Ed Levine wrote for Serious Eats in 2019. 

No series, film or performer did more to celebrate the diner than “Seinfeld” and its classic cast of comedians led by namesake Jerry Seinfeld, who turns 70 on Monday, April 29, 2024.

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“I’d even go so far as to call it the quintessentially American restaurant,” Levine added.

Diners exist across the nation but are largely a northeastern phenomenon. New Jersey recently staked claim to be the home of 500 diners, more than any other state. 

A scene from the first episode of “Seinfeld.” Jason Alexander as George Costanza, left, and Jerry Seinfeld as himself.  (Gary Null/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)

New York City easily tops the list among municipalities, with more than 400 diners in Gotham alone, according to various estimates.

The role of Monk’s Café on “Seinfeld” was actually played by three diners. Two of them are still Manhattan tourist attractions today, more than 25 years since the last episode aired in 1998.

Monk’s Café itself, however, was purely fictional. 

The interior scenes of the diner where Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer kibitzed about life and love over tuna salad and rye were shot in a Los Angeles studio.

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Tom’s Restaurant on Broadway in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan served as the facade of the diner on “Seinfeld.” 

Tom’s remains a popular photo and selfie spot today.

It’s located just three blocks from the main quad of the Columbia University campus, the site of so much chaos in recent days. 

Tom’s emerged as the true celebrity setting of the series. Its photogenic sign and constant appearances (minus the “Tom’s”) on “Seinfeld” rendered it an American pop-culture landmark. It remains a popular photo and selfie spot today.

The celebrated sitcom “Seinfeld” was conceived by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David at Westway Diner in Manhattan. A plaque memorializes its role in TV history today. (Kerry J. Byrne/Fox News Digital)

Westway Diner in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood, however, is the real spiritual home of “Seinfeld.”

It slowly emerged as a perpetually popular tourist destination, and remains one today, even though it never appeared nor was mentioned on the TV series — a testament to the sitcom’s enduring impact.

“In 1988 at the Westway Diner on 9th Ave., Larry David and I hatched a show about a comedian but with no story,” Jerry Seinfeld shared on X (then Twitter) in 2021.

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David lived diagonally across the street, at the corner of Ninth Avenue and West 43rd Street, in Manhattan Plaza. The twin-skyscraper development is a haven of subsidized housing for artists and performers, many of whom work in Broadway theaters, most of which are just a couple blocks away.

“Larry David was a writer for ‘Saturday Night Live’ when he lived here and created ‘Seinfeld,’” Marisa Redanty, president emeritus of the Manhattan Plaza Tenant Association, told Fox News Digital. 

The facade of Tom’s Restaurant in the Morningside Heights section of Manhattan was made famous while providing the exterior shots for the diner scenes in hit TV series “Seinfeld.” (Kerry J. Byrne/Fox News Digital)

“Jerry performed at the old Improv comedy club around the corner on West 44th Street. Westway Diner is right in between. So that’s why they met there.”

The old comedy club, she added, is now the home of Don Giovanni Ristorante. 

A plaque inside Westway Diner, meanwhile, honors the eatery’s role in TV history today.

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Westway Diner is a perpetually popular tourist destination today, even though it never appeared nor was mentioned on the TV series – a testament to the sitcom’s enduring impact.

A plaque honors its role in TV history today.

“We sat here about 12, 1 o’clock in the morning, trying to figure out what this show could be,” Seinfeld is quoted on the small memorial today, recounting Westway Diner’s role in TV history.

Manhattan Plaza, meanwhile, is a pop-culture icon in its own right. 

It was the home of many famous entertainment figures, including Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Dempsey and Alicia Keys. 

She’s known internationally for, among many other hits, the atmospheric ode to Gotham “Empire State of Mind” with Jay-Z. 

Her new musical, “Hell’s Kitchen,” just debuted on Broadway. Manhattan Plaza serves as one of its settings.

“Seinfeld” starring comedian Jerry Seinfeld helped popularize New York City diner culture and made two Manhattan diners tourist landmarks. (Robert Caplin/Bloomberg; Joesph Delvalle/NBCU Photo Bank; Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group, each via Getty Images)

Manhattan Plaza still boasts one resident famous for a role in “Seinfeld.”

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“Kenny Kramer, the inspiration for Kramer on the show, still lives here,” said Redanty. 

“I just talked to him the other day. He lived across the hall from Larry David. They used to try to leap from one apartment to the other without touching the hall in between. That’s why you saw all those crazy entrances by Kramer on the show.”

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Sending kids alone on a flight can be scary. 

Many airlines allow children as young as age 5 to fly alone. 

There are plenty of things you can do to ease your own mind as a parent and help keep your child comfortable and safe on a solo flight. 

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Below are five tips for sending your child on a plane alone for the first time. 

Before your child takes off on a solo flight, keep these tips in mind.  (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

1. Check airline policies
2. Do a test run
3. Be sure they have a way to contact you
4. Pack a carry-on with essentials and comfort items
5. Download movies for entertainment

1. Check airline policies

Different airlines have different rules for minor who fly unaccompanied. 

Many airlines, such as American and United, have what is called an “unaccompanied minor service.” 

This is an extra fee tacked onto an unaccompanied minor’s ticket. 

For both of those airlines, travelers ages 5 to 14 are required to pay this fee — and it’s optional for those ages 15 to 17. 

Check airline policies regarding children flying alone. The airlines all have different rules regarding unaccompanied minors on flights.  (iStock)

On most flights with this fee, children will be able to board the plane early, and flight attendants will escort the child on and off the plane. 

It’s also important to keep in mind that some airlines, such as Frontier, don’t allow children under age 15 to fly alone. 

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While you’re looking for a flight to book, try to book a direct flight if you can for an easier travel day for your child. This is another important factor to consider when looking at airline policies, because certain airlines don’t allow kids to fly on connecting flights. 

2. Do a test run

Before travel day, sit down with your child and go over all the details. Talk about things like what time you’ll be leaving, what to do while on the flight and who is going to be meeting the child at the airport upon arrival

If you live close to the airport, it’s not a bad idea to go there before the day of the trip, so you can be familiar with the space.

If you are able, do a quick walk-through at the airport before your child’s flight. This could help your child become more comfortable with the area before traveling.  (iStock)

You can show your child where to go to check in for the flight and areas you’re able to go before security.

Maybe even grab a bite to eat from a spot in the airport while you’re there. Try to make your child as comfortable with the location as you can before the flight. 

3. Be sure they have a way to contact you

Obviously, a phone is the easiest way to contact your child. If your child has a phone, make sure it’s loaded with important numbers. Remind your child to give you a call upon landing. 

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If your child does not have a phone or Wi-Fi-enabled device to message or call you with, be sure to write down all important phone numbers. 

4. Pack their carry-on with essentials and comfort items

In your child’s carry-on bag, you can’t forget the essentials, such as a passport if it’s necessary, some money and a plane ticket, but don’t forget the fun stuff, too. 

This includes plenty of your child’s favorite snacks and things to keep him or her entertained on the flight, such as a coloring book or small toys. 

Download movies to your child’s iPad before the flight for something to watch while flying.  (Tiffany Hagler-Geard/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A sweatshirt or small blanket is important to make room for, too. 

If you want to send your child off with a neck pillow for even more comfort, you can snap that right onto the strap of a backpack so you have plenty of room inside the bag for their belongings. 

5. Download movies for entertainment

If your child has an iPad, tablet or similar device, take time before the flight to download favorite movies. 

You’ll want to download before the trip, so your child won’t need Wi-Fi to play them. 

Sit down with your child and pick out a few favorites. Make sure they are downloaded and ready to go before the flight. 

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Also remind your child to plug in headphones while listening to music or watching movies on the plane. 

Don’t forget to make sure the device is fully charged before you go. 

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Everything has a history, no matter how niche, quirky or mundane the topic may seem. 

Which means almost everything has a museum to preserve its history. 

The main streets and back roads of the United States offer plenty of evidence, including one heartland museum devoted to superhero worship. 

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“Comic books date back 80 years, and we have 80 years of comic-book history packed in here along with decades of movie memorabilia,” said John Osborne of the Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum in Indiana.

Here’s a look at five of the quirkiest museums in America, preserving the past of everything and anything.

1. Hall of Heroes Superhero Museum, Elkhart, Indiana

This mecca of Marvel Comics, marvelous pop culture and Hollywood hits is highlighted by memorabilia that starred in some of the most popular movies and programs of the superhero genre.

Chris Evans stars as Captain America in Marvel’s “Avengers.” (Pictorial Press Ltd/Alamy Stock Photo)

Among them: the shield wielded by Chris Evans in “Captain America: The First Avenger“; the custom-built chopper that Nicolas Cage rode as Johnny Blaze in “Ghost Rider”; and the “Batman” suit worn by Adam West, star of the 1960s TV series about the DC Comics caped crusader, during publicity appearances.

The Superhero Museum (hallofheroesmuseum.com) includes a kid-friendly arcade, free with admission, and about 75,000 comic books. 

Treasures in the collection include “Wonder Woman” No. 1 from 1942. 

2. National Mustard Museum, Middleton, Wisconsin

Slather your 2024 travel buffet with “the world’s largest collection of mustard” in the land of Cheeseheads.

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The National Museum of Mustard (mustardmuseum.com) offers “an ever-growing display of mustard and memorabilia, over 6,000 jars, bottles, and tins from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.”

At the National Mustard Museum in Wisconsin, visitors can find information, domestic and imported dijons, and historical items from yesteryear.  (Alamy)

The Middleton monastery of mustard also hosts the World-Wide Mustard Competition and the National Mustard Day Festival. (National Mustard Day this year is Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. “We paint the town yellow” that day, says the museum on its website.)

Also, admission to the museum is always “absolutely free.”

3. New York City Barber Shop Museum, New York, New York

This quirky chronicle of coiffure culture offers extensive exhibits on the art and craft of barbering on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

It’s also a working barbershop where guests can experience the classic tricks of the truss trade in real-time today.

A vintage barbershop and pole in New York City. Date unknown.  (Getty Images)

“The history of the barber is a very rich but forgotten one,” founder Arthur Rubinoff, a fourth-generation master barber, says on the museum website.

“My goal was to give respect to all barbers and our history, as well as educate. Barbering is true art with a fascinating legacy.” 

4. The Idaho Potato Museum, Blackfoot, Idaho

America’s passion for the potato is displayed, naturally, in Idaho — easily the nation’s largest source of spuds.

Entrance to the Idaho Potato Museum is seen here in Blackfoot, Idaho. (AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Located in an early 20th-century railroad station, the palace of tuber trivia is deeply rooted in the lore and allure of America’s most widely grown vegetable.

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The Idaho Potato Museum also serves as a delicious diversion while exploring Idaho’s natural beauty, including the nearby Craters of the Moon National Monument.

The museum, among other highlights, has the world’s largest potato chip. Produced by Pringles in 1990, it measures 23 inches in length and 14.5 inches in width. 

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Here’s a little-known legend: Anyone who eats the world’s largest potato chip will still want another.

5. The Spam Museum, Austin, Minnesota 

“Spample” the history of the world’s most beloved tinned meat in the city where it’s been made since 1937. 

Spam fans wait in line to tour the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota. (JOEY MCLEISTER/Star Tribune via Getty Images)

“Exhibit topics range from the ways Spam packaging has changed over the years, to its role in winning World War II, a colorful ‘Spam Around the World’ exhibit showcasing the far-reaching culinary and cultural influence Spam has throughout the globe,” says ExploreMinnesota.com, published by the state’s official tourism office. 

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Helpful “Spambassadors” guide guests through the museum, which includes interactive exhibits, especially for children.

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A trip aboard a cruise ship provides a unique vacation truly unlike anything else. 

When enjoying activities like shopping, dining at fancy restaurants, testing your luck at the blackjack table or attending an evening show, you can quickly forget that you are aboard a ship. 

Getting to your destination is half the fun — and while traveling from port to port on a cruise ship, you won’t be bored with all the events happening and things to do while you’re sailing. 

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When you take any kind of vacation, it’s important to keep safety measures in mind, and cruising is no exception. 

Here are six key safety tips to remember during your vacation at sea.

Remember these six safety tips while you’re cruising. (iStock)

1. Keep rooms locked up when you are away
2. Pay attention during the muster drill
3. Lock up valuables
4. Keep your keycard close
5. Research stops ahead of time
6. Keep alcohol intake in mind

1. Keep rooms locked up when you are away

When you leave your room, even just for a short period of time, make sure the door shuts and locks behind you. 

Before you go to bed for the night, ensure that your door is secure. This includes your balcony door. 

If you have a balcony room, don’t climb over railings or leave any trash out that could get blown over. 

Also, remember when you are staying in a balcony room that there are people all around you that could also be out on their balcony, out of your sight. While you’re out there, don’t say anything that you wouldn’t want others to hear. 

2. Pay attention during the muster drill

Before you embark on your cruise, every passenger must attend a muster drill.

This is a mandatory safety briefing that takes place in the same place you’ll go in the case of an emergency. 

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Pay attention during this, so you have all the information that you need. 

3. Lock up valuables

On any vacation, including a cruise, keep your valuables safely locked up in the safe located in your room. 

Your passport is one important document you should lock away during your cruise vacation. (Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

You don’t want to lose money or important travel documents, like a passport that you’ll need to return home. 

Don’t carry unnecessary valuables around the ship with you. 

They’ll be much better off safely locked away. Just don’t forget to check your safe before your last departure. 

4. Keep your keycard close

One of the most important items you’ll be given when you arrive at your cruise ship is a keycard. This keycard doesn’t only open your room, but it can also be connected to your credit card, so you can easily make purchases on board. 

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You should keep your keycard on you at all times while you are cruising. You’ll also need your keycard to get on and off the ship, as it will be scanned when you exit and then re-enter after your day of exploring. 

5. Research stops ahead of time

If you plan on exiting the cruise ship and exploring the destinations you visit, do research on those stops ahead of time. 

Look up local laws and check and see if there are any travel advisories for the destination. 

Before you go, look at any excursions that are offered by the cruise line, and get those booked in advance. 

Research the stops your cruise is headed to before you go, so that you can plan each day and learn the laws of each place you are going. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Use the buddy system when exploring around the destination and on the cruise ship too. 

Keep in mind the time at which you must return to the ship, and make sure you give yourself plenty of time to return. 

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If there is a stop that you aren’t interested in leaving the ship for, head to the spots, like the pool, that are always busy. 

On port days, many guests will be off the ship, so that could give you an opportunity to grab a good seat by the pool, or finally ride the waterside without the big line. 

6. Keep alcohol intake in mind

Cruise drink packages can be enticing to guests, but also can make it easy to overindulge if you’re not careful. 

Alcoholic beverages are often an attraction on cruise ships. Make sure that during your trip, you keep track of how much you are consuming each day to keep yourself safe. (iStock)

Whether you buy a drink package or pay as you go, keep track of how much you consume throughout the day. 

Don’t forget to have plenty of water and have enough to eat, especially when you’re spending a lot of time outside in the sun. 

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