Here are some helpful hints to make your vacation a pleasant and enjoyable experience.

• To beat jetlag, book an overnight flight or one that arrives in the evening when travelling east so you can either sleep on the flight or as soon as you get to your destination.
• To prevent your feet from swelling on long flights take a walk in the aisle at intervals and don’t take off your shoes.
• Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages on the flight as alcohol causes dehydration. Drink lots of water instead.
• Make special meal requests in advance if you have any food restrictions.
• Security procedures have increased, so make sure you arrive at the airport
  2 – 3 hours prior to departure.
• For a smoother ride on the airplane, select seats that are located near the wings so that if the plane has turbulence, you will feel less motion.
  If you are prone to motion sickness, take an anti sickness pill 1 hour prior to the flight.
• If you suffer from ear pain while flying, take a decongestant 1 hour prior to the flight.
• Allow plenty of time before travel for preventative vaccinations – at least 2 –3 weeks.
• Always carry a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater.
  Use a mosquito repellent with DEET on exposed body parts to try to avoid bites.
• Avoid bathing or swimming in fresh water ponds, lakes, rivers or streams to avoid certain infections.
• Only drink bottled water.
• Don’t use ice cubes made from local tap water.
• Avoid fruits and vegetables, which can’t be peeled, since they may have been washed in local tap water.
• Avoid eating garden salads as they may have been washed in local tap water.
• If you plan to travel to high altitude destinations, discuss this with your doctor.
• Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination record with your passport.