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Not long ago the TSA announced plans to allow travelers to carry on small pocket knives as well as golf clubs, hockey sticks and plastic whiffle ball type bats. Soon after the announcement however, flight attendants and other travelers with concerns for the safety and security of the planes began boycotting the decision made by TSA officials. According to the TSA, the decision to allow these items which included knives with a blade shorter than 6 cm and narrower than ½ inch was based on the fact that these items would not pose a significant threat to those onboard in the case of a possible hijacking.

According to the Flight Attendants Union Coalition the decision would “further endanger the lives of all flight attendants and the passengers…..”

In the beginning of June, the plans to put this plan into action were abandoned by the Transportation Security Administration saying that they had decided instead to focus on other priorities such as expanding the now rapidly growing Pre-Check program.

According to the TSA, screeners confiscate over 2,000 of the small folding knives each and every day.

 If all theses changes or lack of changes have you confused, you are not alone. Before you travel, be sure you know what is and is not allowed in your carry on by spending a little time getting to know the rules. You can find a list of what is and is not allowed in your carry on by visiting the TSA at http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/prohibited-items. Island Trader Vacations reviews the news and information to help you become a more informed traveler.

Staying Healthy While You Travel A Tip Review From Island Trader Vacations

From exercising to eating take a look at some of the easy ways you can do your part and stay healthy when you travel. Make the right choices and make your vacation better.

1. Avoid buying sugary snacks – One of the best ways to gain weight when you travel is to buy snacks along the way. Usually not only pricey but filled with empty calories and sugar, even the healthiest person can quickly find themselves in the next size larger and wishing they hadn’t bought that last candy bar. Pack snack bags when you travel to stay healthier. Trail mixes or dried fruits are all a good idea. Healthier for you, you will also save money as well.
2. Watch where and what you eat – When dining at restaurants it is easy to overindulge. This is an easy way to find yourself sick later on. While part of the joy of travel is trying something new, too much of a good thing can leave you searching for the antacids later on. Try new things but do so in moderation and be choosy. Don’t just eat anywhere.
3. Don’t’ trust the water – You may not have dipped it from a river but that does not make it safe. When traveling abroad, you never know about the water. Better to be safe than sorry and only drink bottled water while traveling. Note: Skip the ice cubes when drinking at restaurants; you don’t know where the water came from.
4. Get out and exercise – This does not mean that you need to spend time jogging or weightlifting; it can be as simple as taking a walk, choosing a bike over a cab or doing some laps in the pool. Just do your best to get out and be active.
5. Get plenty of rest – Studies have found that the more tired we are the more prone to illness we are. Be sure that you get plenty of rest before and during your vacations to prevent illnesses.

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