Is there anything more exciting than setting off on a family vacation? Whole new worlds await, as do fun activities, beautiful hotels and world-class sights.

And yet, before heading out on a getaway, it’s always a good idea to take a few precautions. Like any activity, there can be danger involved in traveling. From lost passports to emergency situations, you never know what’s around the corner. And trying to dealing with emergencies in a foreign environment in a language you don’t speak can be tricky. Luckily, there are also plenty of tried and true safety tips for vacationing.

To that end, MiniTime has put together seven safety tips when traveling abroad for families. From scanning your passport to getting vaccinated, these tips will ensure a good time is had by all. Of course, families should also look up safety tips specific to whichever regions they are visiting. However, these general safety tips should be able to help you get through even the stickiest situations.

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A family cruise is one of the absolute best ways to spend time together as a family. Cruises are safe and provide access to all sorts of sights you can’t plan on your own. They also have something for everyone. From kids to adults, there are excursions and activities for all ages.

Does that sound good to you? Then it’s time to plan a family cruise. But before you do, there are a few things to keep in mind. You’ll need to figure out what you’re looking for in a cruise. Is it great food? Cool excursions? Awesome ports of calls?

Depending on what your family’s wants are, you need to figure out which cruise line is right for you. Luckily our guide to cruising covers all that and more. So read on and get ready to book the trip of a lifetime. You and your family definitely deserve it.

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For the seasoned traveler, there’s no greater thrill than booking a cheap flight. Visits to Asia, Europe and other distant locales for a fraction of the cost—what could be better than that? Better still, doing so allows you to splurge during your actual getaway.

However, when it comes to booking a family vacation, ticket prices can easily add up. With added fees and the prices of tickets for each kid, your wallet can take some serious damage. Luckily, with a little knowhow, it’s easy to find cheap flights. With foresight—including scouting for sales and booking through the right airlines—you can score tickets for the whole brood. There are also some easy travel hacks, some risky and others less so, that can help you be thrifty.

Below we’ve rounded up seven ways to book on a budget. That way your next family vacation is all about spending money during your trip—not before.

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Is there anything worse than a vacation ruined by getting sick during takeoff? Airplanes are an amazing invention, but also full of germs—from your seat to the bathroom, bacteria is everywhere. It’s so easy to pick up a virus thanks to being in close quarters with coughing, sneezing strangers. And while planes are cleaned in between flights, you never know what spots were missed. Vacation plans can easily be wrecked thanks to how easy it is to catch something on the plane.

So, if you don’t want your next family vacationruined by illness, make sure you take some precautions. Whether that means stockpiling vitamins, healthy eats or wipes, make sure you cover all of the bases.

​To that end, we’ve gathered five tips to help you stay healthy on a flight. Read on to find out how to avoid colds, the flu, stomach problems or worse on your next trip.

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Irvine is a city full of amazing pizza places, offering everything from gourmet slices packed full of ingredients like artichokes, garlic and exotic cheeses to more casual eateries boasting pies loaded with classic toppings like pepperoni or sausage. Below we've rounded up five of the best places to grab a slice in Irvine.

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