Don't forget travel insurance!

Avoid spending too much time below deck

Cruise passengers with cabins on the lower levels are often more susceptible to seasickness, as the vessel's motion is often magnified below deck. Spending time above deck in the fresh air can help reduce many of the symptoms of seasickness, including nausea, dizziness, headaches and more.

Drink plenty of water

Dehydration can amplify many of the symptoms related to seasickness, especially if you've been sipping cocktails in the hot tropical sun. The Mayo Clinic recommends drinking at least 8 cups of water per day, as this can help you stay hydrated and may ward off seasickness altogether.

Bring along motion sickness medication

In some cases, the best remedies for seasickness are over-the-counter medications like Dramamine® and Bonine®. These antihistamines are designed to reduce feelings of imbalance and can help alleviate nausea, vomiting and lightheadedness.

Purchase a sea band

For travelers who prefer a more holistic approach, purchasing a "sea band" may help relieve the symptoms of seasickness without having to take medication. Sea bands are worn around the wrist and exert pressure on the P6 acupuncture point, which has been shown to relieve nausea and vomiting.

Limit your screen time

When traveling on a large cruise ship, focusing your eyes on stationary objects often leads to seasickness, or makes the symptoms worse. One of the best ways to avoid feeling ill on the open ocean is to limit the amount of time you spend staring at your smartphone and using the horizon line as a point of reference when moving about the deck.

Purchase travel insurance

In the event that you do experience seasickness (or any illness or injury) while cruising, a Travel Guard travel insurance plan can provide medical expense coverage as well as emergency evacuation coverage. In addition, Travel Guard’s around the clock assistance can go to work on your behalf re-booking delayed or cancelled flights so you don’t miss your ship’s departure, finding lost luggage and more. Plus, a travel insurance plan can cover you for things like travel delays due to inclement weather, trip cancellation/interruption and medical expenses so that you can book your vacation with confidence.

Sources:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/yellowbook/2020/travel-by-air-land-sea/cruise-ship-travel
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11277163

Located in the central Caribbean sits a small, 112 square mile island called Bonaire.¹ The Island is made up of volcanic rock and coral reef. As the island has uplifted over years coral reefs have formed in the shallow waters surrounding the island making it a much sought after destination of scuba divers. Also unique to Bonaire are the salt pans on the south end of the island. The salt pans are an amazing pink color because of the high concentration of Halophilic bacteria that thrives is salty conditions.²

Sources:
1: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joseph-v-micallef/travel-tales-the-salt-pyr_b_9546288.html
2: http://blog.chrisridley.co.uk/all-posts/the-incredible-salt-pans-in-bonaire-dutch-antilles-caribbean/

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