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Ahhhhhhhhhhh! It is finally summer! The kids are out of school! Let your travels begin!

Whether you are taking to the sky or the road, here are some great tips to make your trip a fun and SAFE one.

Make a check list. Tickets, maps, ID, medication, phone numbers, and cameras should all be accounted for before you leave your home.

Always call to confirm your reservations - all of them - including restaurants! Get the confirmation number and name of person that you talked too.

Upon arriving at your hotel, take a moment to introduce yourself and your family to the concierge and front desk people! It sets the tone for your trip and you have an immediate connection with the hotel staff.

Have your car serviced before that road trip! Also, remember to take along healthy snacks and water in the car.

Make sure that you travel with your cell phone AND charger.

If someone is watching your home and/or pet, make sure they have all the phone numbers to contact you in case they need to reach you.

Consider throwing a flashlight and extra water and food into your suitcase when packing. If you never touch it - great, but you will always have it.

Bring a first aid kit on your trip.

Taking a few extra steps this summer before you leave will insure that your family has a wonderful, SAFE and memorable vacation! And after all… aren’t memories what it is all about?