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AP9 Companies Offer Safety Tips To Keep in Mind Around Pools and Beaches This Summer

Now that the expected heat of the summer has come, the AP9 Companies, which offer a variety of entertainment, traveling and shopping savings programs, encourage everybody to safely enjoy their playtime in, on, and around the water.

Whether you swim like a dolphin or need swimming aids to avoid plunging to the bottom like a rock, it’s always important to remember safety procedures when spending time at a pool or at the beach, especially if there are kids around. Members of the AP9 Companies programs can use the benefits available to them through their savings programs to purchase all the items they need to make their watery excursions safer. They log on to the members-only website DealPass.com to access savings on a variety of vacation-related needs, from pool tubes, floats and games to swimming gear, beach balls and even discounts on tickets to water parks and hotel accommodations.

According to the Red Cross, the best thing you can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. It’s not necessary to become an Olympic-class swimmer; what matters is that you know the basics: how to float, stroke and paddle, and what to do when someone is in danger. The AP9 Companies not only offer you savings, but also a few important water safety tips:

At the pool:

-- If you’re a homeowner, basic pool-safety measures should be in place before anyone can use the facilities. Put a self-locking, self-closing fence around the pool area to prevent people from using it without your knowledge. The house should not be within the barrier.

-- Check pool surroundings for glass bottles, toys or potential hazards, and keep the water clear of toys that may attract children to reach for them.

-- Let your guests and family members know they should all take care of each other when spending time around the pool. Don’t allow anyone to swim alone, and enforce safety rules based on swimming abilities (experienced swimmers should watch out for those with less experience, etc.).

-- Never leave small children unsupervised, even just for a split second. Don’t let them go in or stay around the water without a personal flotation device (PDF). In case they accidentally fall into the pool, this device could save their life.

-- Those who have been drinking alcohol should stay away from the pool area. Don’t let anybody in if you know they’ve just finished eating or are feeling too tired.

-- Keep a cordless phone nearby, and post CPR instructions and local emergency phone numbers (including 911) close to the pool area. Learn Red Cross CPR, and teach grandparents, babysitters and other members of the family what to do in case of an emergency.

At the beach:

-- Swim in areas supervised by lifeguards and make sure the whole family reads and understands all the rules and posted signs around the area.

-- Just like at the pool, small kids or those who are just learning to swim must wear a personal floatation device when going in the water.

-- Before you let children go into the water, check it for deep and shallow areas, currents or obstructions. Doing so will make you aware of possible hazards and help you determine what safe practices to follow.

-- Pay attention to the lifeguards. They will let you know if there are any signs of danger and inform you about weather conditions and forecast. Stay alert, and stop swimming at the first sign of bad weather.

-- Keep an eye on your children at all times, especially if they are playing water games or playing with other items around the water.

Learning regular safety measures can help you and your family enjoy water fun without worries. And as an informed consumer, you might also know that there are many ways to plan family getaways for less through programs like those provided by the AP9 companies.

DealPass Provides Tips on Hotel Safety for Summer Travelers

Hotel booked? Check. Reservations confirmed? Check. Boarding passes in hand? Check. Luggage packed and loaded? Check. Ah, with the last minute review of your travel plans complete, you are ready to start that summer vacation you’ve been dreaming about. DealPass.com, an online savings portal by Adaptive Marketing LLC®, can assist visitors with their “check, checks” by offering travel savings with its one-stop, full-service online Travel Reservation Center.*

While summer travel is meant to be exciting, fun, relaxing and just an overall nice break from the daily grind, DealPass also cautions vacationers about traveling safely – don’t let your guard down while you’re on the road. Thousands of people are victimized by hotel crimes each year. The same safety rules one follows at home should also apply to their home away from home – their hotel room.

DealPass offers these important hotel safety tips:

-- Second floor, please. When booking a hotel room, request one that is not on ground level. Hotel rooms that are located on ground level make it easier for criminals to break in through windows or veranda doors. In any case, windows and sliding doors should be locked when not in use – no matter what floor the hotel room is on.

-- Chains are not just for accessorizing. When in the room, lock the door AND chain or bolt it for extra security.

-- Who’s there? Never answer the door to accept a delivery or package unless hotel services calls to confirm this with you.

-- Do not disturb. Always hang the “Do Not Disturb” sign on your hotel room door when you are not there. It will give the impression that your hotel room is being occupied when you are not in it. As an added precaution, leave the radio or TV on.

-- Lock it up. When away, don’t leave valuables scattered throughout the room. Keep them in a safe place, such as an in-room safe or take them to the front desk to be stored until you return.

In addition to great year-around travel discounts, DealPass also provides these exciting summer sizzlers to its visitors:

• Save on gift cards with SavingSmart, a membership discount program
• Save on summer picnics with DealPass Grocery Coupons
• Find cheap summer gear with the DealPass “Shop by Price Comparison” tool
• Save on peace of mind with the DealPass Credit Center
• Seasonal special offers are updated monthly

Have a happy and safe summer season, concludes DealPass.

* California Seller of Travel (#2058774-40). Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Florida Seller of Travel (Registration No. ST35312). Washington Seller of Travel (Registration No. 602 248 448).

All travel is arranged by World Class Travel. WorldChoiceTravel.com is registered with the State of Florida as a Seller of Travel. Registration No. ST34200.