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Top 5 Ways to avoid jet lag
1. Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
The air in the cabin of the plane is extremely dry, so you’ll need to drink plenty of fluids before and during your flight. Water and fruit juice are best. Alcohol dehydrates the body, so if you do drink, follow each glass with a chaser of water.
2. Try to get some rest on the plane and do some light stretches
Eye masks, earplugs, neck rests and blow-up pillows can all help you to feel more comfortable and get some sleep. To avoid feeling stiff and cramped, take off your shoes and rotate your ankles, walk up the aisle a few times or do some quick knee-bends while waiting for the bathroom.
3. Set your watch to local time
A change in time zones upsets your body’s natural rhythms of sleep. To help you adjust, set your watch to local time before you arrive. Take a quick nap if you’re really tired, but then get outside and explore. Try to stay awake until after dinner, then settle in for a full night’s sleep and wake up feeling rested.
4. Get some sun and do some light exercise when you arrive
Light is essential for resetting the body’s natural clock, so try to get some sun on your day of arrival. Taking a walk, doing some light aerobic exercise, or taking a swim will help you to feel more energized.
5. Make sure you're well rested before traveling
Decreasing the effects of jet lag starts with taking care of yourself before your trip even begins. Make sure you are well rested before leaving, and lower pre-departure stress by taking care of details well in advance.