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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com

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Staying Safe While On Vacation

Safety and travel tips to help you avoid those vacation pitfalls — sunburns and more.

Drowning Prevention - Hotels Guide, Charlyn Keating Chisholm, reminds us that every year as families take summer vacations to warmer climes and stay in hotels and resorts with swimming pools, the risk of drowning increases. Experts warn there is no way to entirely drown-proof your children, but there are guidelines you can follow to cut the risk of drowning for children of all ages.

Heat Stress Symptoms - Symptoms and treatments for various stages of heat stress.

Lightning Safety - Florida is well known as the lightning capital of the United States. Lightning is a serious risk. Keep yourself safe with these tips.

Spring Break Safety - Spring break can be great fun if you follow these safety spring-break-specific tips.

Sun, Sand & Surf Safety - Avoid scorching sunburns and water hazards that can ruin your vacation with these easy-to-follow safety tips.

Swimming Safety - Whether you plan on simply wading in the surf or riding the waves, before you jump in with both feet, read these swimming safety tips.

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