Hydrate before your long flight to cut down on jet lag.
When anyone begins to think about where to go on vacation, certainly the length of the flights for many is a huge deciding factor about where to consider traveling to. As a Hawai’i specialist, this is normally one of the first questions I am asked as I begin to work with new clients looking for the perfect destination for their Honeymoon. Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do to reduce the time it takes to fly from the east coast to Hawai’i but I have found that concentrating on being hydrated helps considerably to cut down on my jet-lag. I have found that when I drink plenty of water before the flight, stick to fruit juice and herbal tea during flight I am not nearly as irritable or tired when I arrive and my muscles take sitting for long periods of time a lot better.
In addition, for the days leading up to my trip I avoid salty foods and snacks and instead eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables. I avoid caffeine and alcohol because both can have the opposite effect people are looking for and can prevent you from sleeping on the flight. In addition I try to avoid high-fat meals opting instead to eat lighter meals with protein such as grilled chicken, broccoli and a salad. I also take protein bars as a healthy snack during the flight.
For those that are seriously worried about it, there are some websites that even go as far as preparing customized travel plans , one such site is Stop Jet Lag.
I hope these simple thoughts will help you next time you are on a long flight.
For Information on planning your trip to Hawai’i Contact: Linda Dancer Email linda@honeymoonsinc.com
Direct Line:931-337-0770 Toll Free 1-888-811-1888 ext 331
