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Expanding Travelers Horizons
Planning for retirement starts early in many people's lives with
pension plans, IRAs and other financial planning schemes, but it
is not until we near the transition into retirement that serious
thought is given to what form and style this new...
House Sitters Are Coming to the Rescue of Many Travellers
Everyone seems to have accepted the fact that the days of leaving
your door unlocked are over. The rise of crime is affecting
everyone, not just those who live in the larger cities. In fact,
homes in rural areas are being targeted like never...
Japanese Overseas Travel Insurance
If you are an expatriate planning on long-term residence in Japan you can, after a one-year stay, become a part of Japan's national health program. Until that time, however, you're going to need Japanese overseas travel insurance. Some of the...
Oahu Hawaii Travel and Vacation Attractions soon to be offered with Go Hawaii Card and Hawaii Travel Industry Vets will lead the Honolulu office.
Oahu Hawaii Travel and Vacation Attractions soon to be offered with Go Hawaii Card and Hawaii Travel Industry Vets will lead the Honolulu office.
Oahu, Hawaii - Oct. 25, 2005 - Smart Destinations announced the addition of Hawaii natives to lead...
Travellers: Make Your Health Policy Work For You
(NC)—The purchase of travel health insurance is a sensible idea for anyone taking trips outside Canada. If you get sick unexpectedly or have an accident while you are away, the health services in other countries are generally much more costly...
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Travel and Health
Maintaining Good Health While Traveling
Imagine planning a trip weeks or maybe months in advance and
when the time comes that one gets to actually travel, for some
reason, one gets sick along the way and instead of enjoying the
trip seeing the sites, one has nothing to do but just rest in
the hotel room instead of having fun. Surely, that is something
no one wants to experience and here are a few tips one can keep
in mind to avoid it.
The best medicine before going on any trip is being in the best
possible shape. By doing some biking, aerobics or long walks,
one is able to condition the muscles for those long tours. Doing
some research about the place one is visiting and reading up on
the destination, the culture and the places one wants to visit,
makes planning the itinerary less stressful.
By obtaining information on the weather or climate so as to pack
the right clothes for the trip and the condition of the drinking
water are just some examples one can also work on. By purchasing
water purification tablets before going to a place with suspect
water sources, one is able to avoid getting any sickness from
the water.
Each of one of us has dietary preferences, and by giving advice
to the travel agent the type of food to be served during the
flight, it can surely avoid any indigestion problems. If one is
taking medication, it is best to pack sufficient stock for the
trip and
must also check if the medication one is carrying is
allowed in the place where one is going to avoid any problems
with customs.
Now all the preparations have been made, it is onward with the
trip. It is best to have a good meal before going on a long
trip. Check-ins in airports is long and it will take some time
before the airline gives the meals to its passengers. On a long
trip that could take hours by any mode of transportation, it is
best from time to time to stretch or walk around to circulate
the blood in the body. If one suffers motion sickness while
traveling, it is also advisable to take the proper medicine at
least an hour before the trip for the medicine to take effect.
Water is important and if one is unsure of the tap water, it is
best to order bottled water from the establishment. One should
just be sure that the bottle is still enclosed before opening to
make sure the bottle is safe for drinking.
After taking all the necessary measures, there is no doubt that
the trip will be a memorable experience.
About the author:
Jay is the web owner of http://www.airline-tickets.biz Discount Airline
Tickets, a website that provides information and resources
on vacations, airfare, hotels, and travel. You can visit his
website at: http://www.hotels-in.net Cheap Hotels
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