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Frequent flyer tips: How to deal with jet lag |
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Jet lag is one of the most bothersome problems for frequent flyers. Many regularly fly three hours coast to coast, six hours to Europe or 10 hours to Asia and Australia.
As soon as the flight lands, they may be required to show up fresh and rested at meetings and conference events. Recently we talked with several globe hoppers, and asked them to reveal their secrets of handling the tough schedules. These are some of their suggestions.
1. Try to keep your sleep-wake times as close to your at-home routine. Of course, if you can fly first class, schedule your flight as a red eye. If not, and you can get comfortable in your aircraft seat over a four- or eight-hour flight, make yourself at home.
Take along loose clothing, slippers and night shades. Get as much sleep as you can, and in the morning, dress up in the plane’s bathroom or airport restroom. Then, bright and fresh, go to that important assignment.
2. The disruption of your regular schedule of sleep can affect your body. Eat spare meals, go very light on alcohol and drink plenty of water. If it’s a red eye flight, stay away from coffee and other stimulants. Aircraft cabin air conditioning is very dry, so in addition to drinking lots of water, at least once an hour, splash your face and hands with some of it and/or a light skin wash.
3. Don’t just sit there for four to eight hours, all stiff and cramped. Get up from your seat at least once an hour and do some stretching exercise. In some aircraft there’s an aft space near the exit door. Use it for some in-place jogging and other light workouts.
In the airport awaiting your flight, walk around briskly for about ten minutes per hour. Exercise helps in digestion and blood flow, and makes your body ready for the challenges of the day.
4. If you can't get long hours of continuous sleep in flight, take as many quick cat naps as you can throughout your travels. Use terminal benches, taxi seats or anywhere else you can curl up safely for 10 to 15 minutes.
Whatever your flight schedule, treat your body with respect, and it will reward you with alertness and energy to face a new day thousands of miles away. |
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Mexico travel: Is it safe for U.S. tourists? |
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A week after the State Department issued a warning about potential dangers in many Mexican states, a Mexican official has angrily denied it.
Mexican Interior Department Alejandro Poire says millions of tourists from the U.S. and other countries visit Mexico every year, and enjoy safe and pleasant times.
However, whether you travel in Mexico, New York, Tokyo, Rio or Detroit, you can assure your safety by following simple rules:
1. Blend in with the locals, by not flashing touristy clothing and hats. They attract aggressive vendors, pickpockets and street thieves.
2. Don’t venture alone in a strange city, especially at night. Take at least one other person along and stay in brightly-lit, heavily-traveled streets.
3. When you venture out of your hotel, take only the amount of cash you expect to need that day. Use the hotel safe for most of your money and valuable jewelry.
4. Keep your wallet in a zipped or buttoned pocket. Purses should be on strong straps and held close, preferably tucked tightly between your arm and body.
5. Carry a fully-charged cell or smart phone with you at all times. Before you venture out, you should have set up instant, one-key access to local police, hospitals and the closest American embassy or consulate.
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Fido & Fluffy on the road: Some hotels welcome them |
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With airline prices expected to go up again this spring and summer, many families are opting to hit the road for vacations. Because the entire gang will be piling into the car, they may also consider taking another family member along, the ever-faithful dog and/or cat.
If that’s your intent, be sure to check first online or by calling ahead to hotels you may patronize on your journey. You’ll want your pet to be as welcome and comfortable as the human members of the family.
In recent publications, we’ve seen recommendations for pet-friendly Loews, Klimpton, Trump and others. Many allow pets in sleeping rooms, while others provide kennels on the hotel property. If you’re willing to pay extra, some upscale hotels will provide pet walking, grooming, spa baths and massages. |
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Zodiac Recommendations for 2012 Travelers |
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Our editorial seers spent many hours examining charts, tarot cards, tea leaves, forehead bumps, planet positions and travel trends. Check your zodiac birthday sign below to learn what we recommend, whether you plan to be on the road, in the air or at sea, in the new year.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19) Don't let any personal problems, weather, world turmoil nor politics get your goat this season. Enjoy some fun things you've wanted to do since you were a little kid. You’ll enjoy a great holiday season at Disneyland, Dollywood, Six Flags or Universal Studios, especially if you take along family or friends.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18) Take a winter cruise to a tropical paradise in Mexico's Baja, the Caribbean, Hawaii or Tahiti. Bring along or find a loving companion to warm the ocean nights. If you believe the new year will bring you luck, try the ship's casino or the singles-only dance night.
Play at a blackjack table with a friendly-looking dealer, and we predict you'll hit a lucky streak and take home scads of money. Just don't tell the IRS nor your nosy relatives. Use the unexpected money to enjoy some fun you thought you couldn't afford before your luck turned.
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Traveling grandparents: Take the little ones on a cruise |
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That’s the idea, just you and the grandkids. You’ll enjoy it, the grandkids will enjoy it, and the parents will be overjoyed to have some quality time for themselves.
At holiday time or any time of the year, check with cruise lines, your favorite online or hometown travel agency. Ask for information about cruises that offer onboard programs specifically designed for grandparents traveling with little ones. They'll include swimming pool games, parties, dining and a host of other fun activities. |
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