Expert Air Travel Tips

Travel tips are best heard from the mouth of experts, so we have compiled a comprehensive guide for you to make your life easier.  Air travel can be a horrific experience if you let it, first, make sure that you are well rested before you trip, anything short of the rest you need will not make your experience any better.  To make sure you get a good night sleep, stay away from any foods you know keep you awake.

Jet Lag

Jet lag will crush your spirits faster than a Nicholas Cage movie.  If you can, try and loosen up your muscles by exercising before you get on the plane,

this will help your circulation and prevent you from getting antsy.  Once you arrive, make sure that you eat a good breakfast, and again exercise during the afternoon.  We understand if you are not big on exercising, but this will help prevent any negative effects of flight the next day.

Luggage

No on likes hauling around luggage that requires you to concentrate on the amount of effort you need to carry it.  Be sure to pair all your clothing items up and be cautious as what you are going to bring.  Ask yourself if you really need to bring your home ceiling fan when you visit Iceland.  If you are going to a certain destination and know someone who has also been there, ask what they brought with them for clothing and additional items.

Eco-friendly Travel

Economically friendly travel is a way to contribute to your world rather than just agreeing that it’s a good idea.  Try and take direct flights if you can rather than multiple planes as it will burn up more fuel.  After you have arrived at your destination decide if renting a car is necessary as you can generally use some form of public transportation to get to all tourist attractions. 

Hotel Upgrades

Hotel deals are not that hard to come by if you know what you are doing.  One thing that businesses like more than getting their first customer is a repeat customer.  If you can, be sure to save all your receipts of various hotels you have stayed and bring them with you when you book a room.  Trying to convince a desk clerk that you should have a lower price or better room is not as persuading as showing them the proof of how much you like their services.  If you are using a travel agent be sure to ask what relationships they have to certain hotels in the area, they may help you snag a deal.

Road Trips

If you plan on using a car to get to places where public transportation cannot take you, be sure to switch up drivers if you can it will prevent the both of you from becoming tired.  This is essential especially if for some reason you have a lot of jet lag.  If you need to find a place to sleep for the night, be sure to ask at various gas stations which hotels in the area you should consider and which ones you should stay away from.  Just because Google may say a hotel is 4 stars, does not mean they’ve verified this themselves, allow the locals to help guide you.