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7 Ways to keep your body fit during plane travel?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:55:36 +0000

It is always important to keep your body fit and healthy even during travel or vacations. Air travel brings some stresses and may expose you to some health problems. This article will discuss to you how you can prevent these problems from happening.

One of the stresses your body gets is not on board but before the flight. Most of the time, airports require the passengers to arrive 2 hours earlier the departure time. This brings stress especially if we are rushing to catch the check in time. To avoid this, leave your house early to avoid rushing. Wear comfortable shoes or sandal also because most terminals are huge and it would require a lot of walking just to reach the gate for boarding. Don’t give too much stress to your body by carrying your backpacks and luggage. There are free trolleys that you can use inside the airport. Dehydration can be avoided by taking lots of fluids. Small walks can prevent deep vein thrombosis which may happen especially during long flights. Nervousness can be avoided by relaxing and distracting yourself by reading.

Travel through air is not always advisable for those who had a recent surgery. Change in air pressure may compromise the speed of tissue healing. Cabin pressure may also worsen sinus infection and common colds. Bring all your important prescription drugs and medical history as well. Travel insurance is also an option if you don’t want to spend on unexpected health problem during the trip.

Here’s a list on what you can do during the flight:

1. Alcoholic and caffeinated drinks can add up to dehydration so you must stay away from these drinks.
2. Long flights will lead to long hours of immobility which can cause upset stomach. To avoid this, you should not eat a very heavy meal prior to the flight.
3. Immobility can affect digestion and can also cause muscle and joint pains and edema. During a flight, you may stand and move around to prevent the effects of immobility to your body.
4. Do some ankle pumping exercise by moving your ankle up and down. Compressive stockings may also help in preventing blood pooling and ensures good blood flow.
5. Prevent sinus and ear pain by swallowing sweets or pinching your nose, especially during take-off and landing.
6. Wear protective mask if you just recently got ill and have low immunity. Infection spreads easily inside the plain because of high humidity inside the craft. This is due to dehydration and drying of the oral and nasal mucosa due to high humidity.
7. If you have a history of motion sickness, it is helpful if you’ll take anti-motion sickness drug before boarding. Always bring all your important medications and consult your doctor for additional emergency prescription for the trip.

It is very important to follow the precautions above to avoid health problems during flights. This is always true for frequent travelers and to those who travel rarely as well.

Alaska – Take a Trip

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:55:34 +0000

If you are looking for unique travel destination in America, then Alaska is definitely on the top of the list of options you have. Situated in northernmost part of USA, this is a place for all those vacationers looking for thrill, fun and excitement. Those who are really interested in the wildlife will find Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka near Tongass National Forest a fascinating experience.

If marine biology and reptiles amuse you, then Anchorage is the place for you. The imaginarium lets you explore the ocean life and features some of the exotic species of reptiles. It also boasts of a planetarium. The Alaska sea life center in Seward is also a place where you can closely watch sea lions, octopus, puffins and Alaska king crab. Alaska offers a heli-skiing experience which is a must visit place. The rafting trip at Kayaking is a life time experience. Aurora borealis offers a unique aspect of winter trip to Alaska.

You can book really cheap flights offering quality services. The flights that give a Saturday night stay are always less expensive and also traveling on Monday through Thursday will be usually less costly than traveling on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You can book at one of the Skagway hotels and can have a number of other area tours and have an aerial tour of the Glacier Bay national park. Ketchikan is another hotel offering nice and affordable tours along with a chance to explore Alaska’s Native American culture.

Among other cheap hotels options that lets you explore the natural beauty and the urban taste of Alaska, are the Juneau hotels, Fairbanks hotels, Homer hotels, North Pole hotels and Sitka hotels that can make your holidays a life time experience. You can even enjoy the Luxurious Alaska Cruises and Alaska resorts for that pleasant holiday experience.

Kansas – Amazing Locales

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:37:33 +0000

It is one of the largest states in the USA with wide open green spaces. On either side of the road you will find endless stretches of green grass. Kansas City is one of the flattest areas in America and the land barely has any mountain or a hill top. The city offers wide choices for the visitors on holidays in the form of a number of events all through the year. Summers are specially fun filled with people celebrating the harvest and taking part in the carnival and other activities that charge the whole atmosphere with great energy.

The breadbasket of USA, Kansas is popular for its sightseeing. Kansas City International Airport is one of the busiest airports that welcome thousands of visitors every day. Many American airlines offer cheap flights to Kansas. There are some Canadian airlines also that provide regular services. If you are looking for budget flights to the city then visiting Kansas in the season other than the peak season is a good option.

The months from May through October are the peak season months and the flights are at its costliest during this time. Last minute flights or flights with layovers can give a good deal for all those who plan to visit Kansas with a tight pocket. Cheap hotels in Kansas are easy to find. You can have a 3 star facility in many of the city’s hotels which are comfortable and affordable too.

If you visit the city in winter you can get even cheaper hotels here as the peak season is the summer season and you will find even luxurious hotels offering relatively cheaper rates during this season. Camping is another option if you are adventure crazy and want to explore the city. The Super 8 Motel and Econo Lodge offer free perks and other amenities at reasonable rates.