Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 12:00 am |

1.FOOD
Pack your own meal on the airplane flight or mode of transportation of your choice. Drink plenty of fluids during your trip. Don't forget to eat breakfast.

2. Recover from Airplanes
Airplane cabins are extremely dry and dehydration makes it tougher to recover. Exercise on the plane, even if it's just a little bit.Caffeinate after you land if you arrive in the morning, and avoid napping in the day if you can help it.
3. Weather
Use what you’re used to.

4. Currency

5. with Kids
organize activities well in advance when traveling with kids. Pre-plan as much as possible; figure out what to expect at the airport, INVOLVE YOUR KIDS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
PACK YOUR EMERGENCY BAG. ASK YOUR KIDS TO DOCUMENT THE TRIP.

6. JET LAG
DON'T TAKE A NAP this will only exacerbate the problem. Instead, splash some cold water on your face, get a cool drink (or a cup of coffee, if you respond well to caffeine), and leave your hotel room. SPEND TIME OUTDOORS. Natural light can do wonders when it comes to resetting your body's clock. STAY HYDRATED. If you suffer from jet lag chronically, talk with your doctor. He or she may prescribe a light medicinal sleep aid that you can take at bedtime on the day of arrival. Getting a full night's sleep on day one is key.

7. Research your destination

8. Packing
Never pack something that you haven’t worn before. Otherwise you’ll find your new shoes too uncomfortable, your new jacket too flimsy, your new underwear too wedgie-prone.

9.Hotel
If you’ve forgotten something, check with the hotel before running to a drugstore. Most housekeeping departments carry toothbrushes, combs, sewing kits, shower caps, and disposable razors that they will give you free of charge.

10. Final thought
Go to places for the experience, not just to see stuff. You can see stuff at home.

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