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Boston, a Bargain Travel Guide
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Namibia - A Bountiful Harvest Awaits the Adventure Traveler
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Online Travel Statistics
The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) released their annual Travelers’ Use of the Internet study in December 2003. The study shows an increase in the number of people using the internet to research and book travel. TIA found that 30% of...
Travel During Hurricane Season: Considering the Odds
While some travelers may find it surprising, there are many reasons why vacationers choose to travel during the Hurricane Season. Recent disasters have brought worldwide attention to the damage that can be caused by hurricanes. Still, many travelers...
Travel Insurance! Your Health And Peace-Of-Mind Is Worth Protecting, And We Mean It
As a past travel professional, I heard many, and I stress many
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Nothing was worse than getting that phone call from our...
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How To Keep Yourself Healthy While Traveling
Have you ever planned a trip weeks or maybe months in advance,
but when the time comes to have fun, you get sick during the
journey and have to spend your time alone in the hotel room? Of
course, this is something that no one wants to experience. In
this article, I will share with you a few tips for keeping
yourself healthy at all times during your travels to prevent
this unfortunate scenario from happening!
First, by doing some biking, aerobics or long walks, one is able
to condition the muscles for those long tours. 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.
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.
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 you suffer from
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 you are unsure of the tap water
available, it is best to order bottled water from the
establishment.
By taking these necessary precautions, you will be way ahead of
most people in keeping yourself healthy (and safe!) throughout
your trip!
About the author:
Susan Wong is the owner of Discount Paris
Hotel, Vegas
Hotels Deals and London Hotels
Discount, a chain of hotel & travel related resource sites.
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