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Most of the scenic destination profiles and photos you’ll see on my Scenic Treasures site will be in the Southwestern area of the United States. And just like any other area of the world where weather can be extreme, there are things you should know before starting out on your adventure. Even if you’re just planning a day trip, these are very important:

1. Take extra water. Both for your vehicle and the people travelling with you. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 1 gallon per person, plus 1 or more gallons for your car.

2. Take snacks or dried food items. This should be something that can hold up to a lot of heat. The desert gets extremely hot at certain times of the year, and inside your car it can go well above 150 degrees. So you want food items that can withstand those temperatures without going bad.

3. Take blankets, sheets, towels, or other items that can block the sun. If your car breaks down, you can hang these on the windows to keep most of the strength out, thus keeping out some of the heat, and keeping you from becoming severely sunburned.

4. Wear a hat. This is especially important for people with light colored or thin hair, because your scalp will sunburn badly - very quickly.

5. Keep gloves on hand. This sounds strange, but if your car is parked in the sun for even a short amount of time, everything in it becomes extremely hot. Getting back in and just touching the steering wheel for instance, or trying to turn the ignition key, can literally burn your skin. It’s like touching a hot stove.

6. Beware of leather seats. This is critical particularly for baby car seats. The leather heats up drastically when the sun is directly on it. But even without the sun, leather gets super hot in the desert during the day and it can burn you very badly.

Changes to this article and additional resources can be found at:
http://www.scenictreasures.com/11/tips-for-travelling-in-the-desert/

© 2005, Kathy Burns-Millyard.

Written for Scenic Treasures - A personal collection of gorgeous digital pictures and photos of scenes I treasure.

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While travel medical insurance for senior citizens generally carries a higher premium and a lower maximum level of coverage it is still widely available. In fact, some carriers offer travel medical insurance for senior citizens no matter what their age. One carrier we found offered travel medical insurance for senior citizens over 80 years old, with no maximum age. The maximum coverage for those older than 79, however, is a low $10,000.

Another was a little more generous with its ceiling for elders through 79 years, although premiums for this travel medical insurance for senior citizens was still costlier than those for younger travelers. With this insurer a couple between the ages of 65 and 69 can still purchase up to $1 million of emergency medical coverage with their travel insurance, and as low as a $250 deductible. For this senior citizen couple travel insurance coverage for this single trip would cost $438. At age 70 the maximum drops way down to $50,000 and each policy must be purchased separately. The per-person cost for the same trip is now $219 each for only $50,000 of travel medical insurance for these senior citizens.

Now, let’s assume these folks are 80 years old. What a costly difference in this travel medical insurance for these senior citizens! Now the most coverage this couple could purchase is $10,000 each, at a whopping $518 each for the same $250 deductible. The deductible can be increased to $2500, which lowers the premium to $350.70.

The best course of action for senior citizens who contemplate overseas travel and are considering travel medical insurance is to first peruse their current medical coverage. Seldom do these plans cover overseas travel but do check your policy and call your insurer if you are unsure. While your Medicare coverage will not help you outside of the United States, your Medicare supplement coverage might - or at least for some situations.

If you’re wanting to save on your travel insurance premium the two best things you can do for yourself are to first book your trip with a travel agent you trust, and then choose an airline, cruise or other vacation vendor that is well known and not in financial distress.

Steve Cogger, an active traveler, has developed the 1 Happy Traveller website for your convenience. Visit today for all of your travel insurance needs.

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Adventure. Do you actually remember the word? When was the last time you went out for some real adventures? Well, you might be having some wrong perceptions about ‘adventure’, considering your everyday life in this concrete jungle as one big adventure (in a way, you may call it an adventure). Well if that is the case, you need to think twice over it.

Let’s get back to the adventures that we define here and see the difference from the real adventures - that requires high adrenaline.

Climbing staircase (that too, once in a while, when your elevator is not working) doesn’t count as an adventure. Your computer mouse doesn’t come under wildlife. Standing under the shower is not same as standing under the waterfall. Wondering in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city is miles of freshness away from getting lost in the thick lush green jungle.

Mountaineering

Which floor do you live in? Well, you might enjoy the height that you live in but never ever compare that with the heavenly mountains - standing tall and proud. So just pump up your adrenaline, head for a real adventure, feel the nature, defy the law of gravity.

When you are heading for a mountaineering trip, follow the instructions of the guide properly to avoid any mishap. Wear comfortable and convenient clothes - for e.g. Cargo pants, multi-pocketed jackets, good hiking shoes. Carry all the basic accessories but make sure it’s not overweighed. But before starting off, get medically examined. Also ensure that at least one or two members of the team have experience of high altitude climbing.

Rock Climbing

It’s always fun to try something new in life. And what can be more exciting than climbing the steep rocky mountain. It might look quite scary, but then what is life without some challenges? Of course, you’ve seen Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible with all those actions. Well he had a mission. And here, your mission is to feel the thrill.

For such adventure, it’s definitely not a cakewalk. First you need to sign up for basics with an experienced instructor. Climbing is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury, so proper training and equipment before attempting this activity is seriously recommended.

Jungle Safari

No matter how colourful or fast your life gets in the city, you surely need to escape from it at least once in a year. It’s time to feel the nature. It’s time you realise that it’s not just humans that the world belongs to. Indeed, there’s nothing like exploring making your vision broader.

However, few things are needed to know before taking the wild side. Learn about the place - the culture, the habitat, various types of species found and their behaviour. Make sure you are under an experienced guide. Never take chances with wildlife, even the cutest looking species might turn out to be dangerous.

Rafting

High speed, high energy, high life… just what rafting is all about. Racing with the current. Waters splashing all over you. Not a single word but the sound of water hitting the rocks. Isn’t it amazing when your mind is free for once and you feel nothing but yourself, accompanied by the force of nature. But before you head for this mind-boggling activity, enrol with an experienced group that organises rafting. Make sure that you don’t have any physical ailment. Don’t take chances if don’t know how to swim. And most importantly, the high-powered spirit is all it takes.

For more information and details about adventure travel accommodation directory please visit
www.adventuretraveltips.com.

Author’s Bio:

Loreal Oliver is an advanturous traveller and preety crazy too. He travels extensively around the world since the age of 17 years and never gets tired. There is few places unexplored by him and he is always ready for another venture. He loves Photography and reading. http://www.adventuretraveltips.com

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