INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Plan to travel to the city where the yacht is docked, either by plane or other mode of transportation. If you need to, reserve a hotel for the night before your journey and the night after you return. Some yacht brokers will have in-house travel agents to help you plan this part of your trip. If they don't, use your own travel agent or book online directly through the airline. If you are traveling internationally, make sure you have a passport. When you dock in a new country, the customs agents will come on board. The captain will present the proper documents and clear the boat. You will present your passport and, if needed, the visa for entry into the country.  In most cases, the captain will collect all passports and clear everyone on board. Alternatively, you may need to follow the captain to the customs office on land. Remember that you are responsible for any customs, duties, and taxes owed to agents when you enter a new country. These fees should be included in your APA. Your yacht will likely dock a few times on land, but it still a good idea to pack everything you’ll need ahead of time. That said, space can be tight in the cabin, so avoid bringing too much. Some things you may want to bring include:  Clothes Swimming gear Non-slip shoes with rubber soles Sunglasses Toiletries, like soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and sunscreen Chargers Foreign currency if you’re traveling abroad Medication, including anti-seasickness medicine, like dramamine The weather can sometimes be unpredictable at sea. While many yachts can survive storms easily, make sure you’re aware of any bad weather that might cause delays. Plan activities you can do inside of the cabin just in case it rains or becomes stormy while you're sailing.  For example, if there’s a TV on board, bring movies to watch or pack some board games for entertainment. If you’re planning on chartering a yacht during hurricane season (June to November), ask your broker what will happen if a hurricane is due to hit during your planned journey.

SUMMARY: Book airfare and hotels for the beginning and end of the trip. Bring a passport for an international journey. Pack everything you will need while on your trip. Prepare for bad weather just in case.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Before the widespread adoption of plastic, everything from baby bottles to mixing bowls was typically made of materials like glass, ceramic, and stainless steel.  As concerns over BPA and other chemicals in plastics has grown, so too has the market for food and beverage products made from these alternate containers, which do not leach potentially harmful materials.  If even BPA-free baby bottles concern you, for instance, there are newer glass options that include a silicone sleeve on the outside to limit the chance of shattering. Be aware, however, that many metal cans used for foods and beverages (like beans and beer) contain a lining resin that contains BPA.  Regular consumption of food from such containers does appear to at least temporarily increase blood BPA levels.  Cans usually have no markings indicating the use (or absence) of BPA linings, but you can find lists of manufacturers that at least claim not to use BPA. Even if your plastic products are advertised as “microwave safe” or “dishwasher safe,” high temperatures weaken the plastic and facilitate the release of chemicals like BPA.  Harsh chemicals or scouring and scrubbing that causes scratches can cause the same issue. If you want to limit possible BPA exposure:  Use microwave-safe glass or ceramic dishes to reheat foods in the microwave.  Don’t put hot foods or beverages directly into plastic containers.  Wash plastic items by hand, with gentle soap, warm water, and non-abrasive brushes or rags.  Discard scratched, discolored, faded, or misshapen plastics, or plastic food containers that have been in use for long periods of time. Especially if you have small children around, you know that food and beverage containers aren’t the only plastics that make mouth contact.  Sucking, chewing, or — yes — swallowing plastic items like teethers and toys can possibly cause BPA exposure.  Once again, the increased public concern about what may lurk in their plastics has lead to a resurgence of baby items, toys, and other products made of traditional, non-plastic materials.  Untreated, uncoated wood blocks are just as much fun as plastic ones. Especially for small children, look for toys made of uncoated wood, cotton, wool, etc.  Try a frozen washcloth as a baby teether instead of using plastic.  Don’t let your small child chew on TV remotes, cell phones, etc. BPA is not used directly in dental sealants or composites, but it can occur as a trace material left over from the manufacturing process or be created in minute amounts by the degradation of other materials in the sealants.  All evidence indicates that any BPA exposure will be temporary (usually less than three hours) and 50,000 times below the threshold for an acute exposure event. The bottom line, at least as far as the current research indicates:  You may well be exposed to minute amounts of BPA for a short period after having dental work done.  However, the demonstrated health risks of leaving cavities or other dental problems untreated should far outweigh concerns about trace amounts of BPA.
Summary: Choose non-plastic food and beverage containers. Limit the use of high heat or harsh cleaning with plastics. Find plastics alternatives for products that make mouth contact. Worry more about cavities than possible BPA in your dental sealants and composites.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mix 1⁄3 cup (79 ml) olive oil and 2/3 cup (134 g) of white sugar in a bowl until they’re thoroughly combined. Then, use your hands to rub the scrub into your knees. After rubbing for about 30 seconds, let the scrub sit on your knees for 5 minutes before rinsing it off with water. Using an exfoliating mixture on your skin helps to remove dead skin cells, which can make the skin appear lighter and brighter. Add equal parts baking soda and lemon juice to a small bowl, and stir them until a paste forms. Use your hands to rub the paste into your knees for about 1 minute, and then rinse with water. Both baking soda and lemon juice work well as natural lightening agents for many people, and the grittiness of the baking soda helps to exfoliate your skin. Both of these can help to make dark skin look lighter over time. Every night, apply 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of almond oil to your knees. Make sure your knees are coated with the oil, and then cover them with a strip of fabric or a towel overnight. While almond oil is a natural lightener, it will also add moisture to your skin, which helps to reduce darkness by making the skin more supple. Mix 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of plain yogurt with 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of freshly extracted aloe gel. Use a spatula to apply the mask to your knees, and let it sit for 15-30 minutes. Then, rinse your knees with water.  Aloe has been proven as a natural healing for scars in a number of studies.  To extract aloe gel from the leaves of an aloe plant, simply cut the leaf off of the plant and slice down the center of the leaf. Then, use a spoon to scoop the gel out of the leaf. If you don’t have fresh aloe gel available, you can purchase pure aloe from most pharmacies or supermarkets. If you don’t want to make a scrub, you can use a physical exfoliator like a loofah or sponge to scrub away the dead skin cells. Purchase one at your local supermarket, pharmacy, or beauty supply store, and use it to wash your body in the shower, scrubbing each of your knees for at least 30 seconds. Physical exfoliation with a loofah, sponge, or gentle pumice stone is a common treatment for the symptoms of psoriasis and other dry-skin conditions.

SUMMARY:
Make a sugar and olive oil scrub to exfoliate your knees. Mix baking soda and lemon juice to make a natural lightening paste. Rub almond oil on your knees for an inexpensive moisturizing treatment. Apply an aloe vera mask if you have scars or sun damage on your knees. Use a loofah or rough sponge on your knees in the shower.