Travel Day Survival Guide
Nobody comes back from a vacation and says their favorite part was the cramped flight, the jet lag, or the gas station rest stops. Whether you are embarking on a 10-hour flight or a cross country road trip, there are a few fool-proof ways you can make a long day of travel more comfortable.
Dress for Success
For long days of travel it's important to dress for the journey, not the destination. Whether you are traveling by plane, train, or automobile it is always a good idea to prioritize comfort when choosing your outfits. We also recommend wearing layers. It can be difficult to predict or control the temperature on a plane or in the car, so having an outfit that can adapt to a warmer or cooler environment is a huge plus. Having comfortable and reliable footwear is also important for all aspects of traveling. Some people recommend compression socks for long flights or car rides to improve blood flow and prevent foot pain during long periods of sitting.The clothes you choose for travel day are important and can help you start your trip off on the right foot!
Keep things Entertaining
Let’s be honest, long travel days can be boring. In today’s digital age there are so many ways to keep entertained on the way to your final destination! Whether you’re planning on watching a movie, streaming music, or binge watching your favorite show make sure to download content to your devices before you leave home, and don’t forget your earbuds! For families traveling with kids, packing small, quiet, toys or games for plane or car rides is always a smart idea. Don’t let boredom set in, and keep yourself and your travel buddies entertained on your journey!
Stretch Break
When you take the red-eye flight or have been in the car for 8 hours and counting, all you want to do is curl up and take a nap. Even when you are starting to feel the exhaustion of a long day of travel, take advantage of any chance you get to move around and stretch your legs. Whether it's a quick stretch in the aisle of the plane or a walk around the McDonald’s parking lot, taking a moment to move can help keep you comfortable and prevent cramps. Especially if you don’t know when that next pit stop will be, take advantage of any chance you get to stretch those legs.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Drinking enough water is always important, but even more so during your travel day. Staying hydrated can relieve and prevent headaches, cramps, and keep that grimy travel day feeling at bay. Making sure to keep up with your water intake is even more important up in the air, the high elevation when flying can cause rapid dehydration. So pack that reusable water bottle and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate on travel day and every day of your vacation!
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