In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Make sure everyone you plan to bring on the cruise is on board. Discuss how you’ll handle popular family traditions, and explain why you want to go on the cruise. You should also contact extended family to give them a heads-up about your plan. This conversation is especially important for smaller children. While some may be super excited about celebrating Christmas on a boat, others may need some convincing to abandon their holiday routine. Large ships will hold between 2,000 and 3,000+ passengers. While these ships are crowded, they’re the best choice if you’ve got small children and want to take advantage of lots of family-oriented programs.  Carnival, Princess Cruises, and Norwegian have several popular large ships.  All of the Disney Cruise Line ships hold 2,000+ passengers.  You can also enjoy a wide variety of other amenities on large ships, including several pools, lots of dining options, and luxury spas and gyms. Mid-size ships hold between about 950 and 2,000 passengers. These ships may have less family programming, but the atmosphere may be better for adults who want to meet and socialize with other people on board. The passengers will generally be older than on a large ship.  Princess Cruises and Celebrity both have popular mid-size ships.  These ships may be less expensive to book than either large ships or small ships.  Mid-size ships may have less variety than larger ships, and they won’t offer the personal touch of smaller ships. However, they’ll be less crowded and will have much shorter lines to get on and off the boat. Small ships hold less than 950 passengers. These ships usually provide high-quality dining, excellent entertainment, and luxurious surroundings. Families don’t often travel on small boats, so this may be a better option for those looking for a romantic Christmas cruise for two. SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas cruises both have popular small ships. Before you decide on a cruise line and ship, go online and learn about the boat. You can browse through pictures, read reviews, and compare and contrast your options. Be sure to check out what each ship has planned for their Christmas cruises. Don’t forget to look up the itinerary. It’s important to pick a cruise that’s visiting ports of call that make you excited! Since some destinations may have limited activities during the holidays, do some online searching on potential ports before you make your choice as well. Christmas is often the most expensive time of year to go on a cruise, so expect prices to be high. However, you may be able to find deals if you contact the cruise line and ask about any specials. You can also sign up for cruise lines’ newsletters online to get notifications about specials. Don’t wait to buy your tickets because you’re hoping that a deal will come up. It’s best to book as early as possible, as Christmas cruises will quickly sell out. Prices will also usually go up the closer you book to the departure date. Going on a cruise requires lots of advance planning! Finalize your choice of ship and cruise line about a year ahead of time, as this will give you some wiggle room while you’re booking. Book no later than nine months before the scheduled departure date of the cruise. The earlier you book, the more likely it is you’ll get the cabin you want. If you can afford it, go for a cabin with a balcony. Families may also want to book family suites with adjoining rooms. If you need to fly to your departure city, buy plane tickets when you book the cruise. This will keep your travel plans organized, and it’ll help you avoid higher costs or oversold flights.  Consider flying into the city the day or night before the cruise leaves. You don’t want to miss the cruise because of a delayed flight! If you’re traveling to or from a city that may have problems with winter weather, you may even want to arrive a few days ahead of time.
Summary: Discuss your plans with family members to get their approval. Choose large ships for small children and lots of activities. Pick mid-size ships for a mix of activities for adults and kids. Go for small ships for luxury and less children. Find out about different cruise lines’ holiday plans. Call the cruise line or go online to find deals. Book about nine months to a year in advance. Buy plane tickets early to avoid travel problems.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you have personnel files that contain sensitive information about company employees, these documents should be kept under lock and key at all times to prevent unauthorized access. Make sure only authorized individuals have access to the keys that unlock these cabinets.  This includes any document that contains information related to medical information, disabilities, age, race, gender, national origin, religious beliefs, marital status, or other identifying information (like Social Security numbers). You may want to consider investing in a fire-resistant cabinet, though keep in mind that these cabinets can be quite expensive. So you’ll need to weigh out the benefits of having that added protection versus just relying on your electronic copies as backups. Be sure to implement an authentication procedure for any electronic files that need to be safeguarded for privacy reasons. Only certain people should have access to these files, so employ passwords to protect the information. Your company’s network engineer or IT professional should be able to help you enable passwords on certain file folders. The payroll department should be required to organize and secure their own files. Since these types of documents almost always contain sensitive information, access must be very restricted. Only payroll managers should have access to these locked and secured files.  This includes things like W-4s, pay information, garnishments, time-keeping records, and state withholding forms. Other departments may also need to keep track of their own documentation. For example, Human Resources may need to keep documents related to employees’ health and medical history, inter-office complaints, or any disciplinary action related to employee behavior.
Summary:
Keep all hard copies containing sensitive information in a locked and secured cabinet. Protect sensitive electronic files with passwords. Let the payroll department keep their own payroll files organized.