As the days count down towards the first day of your holiday it's easy to get caught up in activities such as finding cheap travel insurance or ensuring you have sufficient luggage space - and in the process it's possible to neglect some of the smaller factors that could have a detrimental effect on your trip.
One such factor is travel sickness; if you've ever been unlucky enough to have suffered with it during a previous holiday then you'll want to make sure you do everything you can to prevent it this time around. Travel sickness occurs when our inner ear sends signals to our brain that we are experiencing movement but we are unable to witness the motion with our eyes, causing a discordance that leads to nausea, dizziness, fatigue and vomiting.
Travel sickness, often referred to as motion sickness, can be suffered whether you're travelling by land, sea or air and can put a real downer on the start of your holiday. With that in mind, it's worth going out of your way to avoid it at all costs.
Sit up front...
If you're travelling by car, you're much less likely to suffer from travel sickness if you sit in the front passenger seat rather than in the back of the car - so, if possible, lay claim to the front seat. If you do get relegated to the back seat then open your window slightly to allow fresh air to circulate as this will help to keep nausea at bay. Also try to avoid reading for too long at a time as this can be a big contributor to travel sickness.
...or in the middle
If you're travelling via aeroplane, however, your best bet is to book your seat right over the wings wherever possible; you'll feel less motion in the middle of the plane than if you were seated at either end. The middle is also the best place to be if you're travelling by boat for much the same reason - although if you sit out on the deck that will also help thanks to the fresh air and being able to see the horizon to determine movement.
Be nice to your stomach
Avoid carbonated drinks during your journey as these can exacerbate travel sickness; stick to still water if you can. You can help to settle your stomach by taking ginger tablets or peppermint oil; both are worth a try if you've suffered from travel sickness previously. Also avoid eating a heavy meal before you set off on your journey.
Rest up beforehand
Tiredness can really affect the severity with which you suffer from travel sickness so make sure you're well rested before your trip. Go to bed early and get the recommended amount of sleep in the days leading up to your holiday. You can also help yourself by being as organised as possible and having everything in place for your trip well in advance of your departure date; that way, you won't be kept up at night worrying that there's still lots to do as time ticks on.
Stay relaxed
It's incredibly important that you feel at ease during your journey as this will lessen the likelihood of you suffering from severe travel sickness. Dress in loose-fitting clothes for your journey to allow for maximum comfort, especially if you're in for a long trip. Once you're on your way, break out your MP3 player and listen to some relaxing music to distract yourself from thinking about any potential sickness. If possible, take a nap along the way.
Travel sickness needn't ruin your holiday; meet it head on with preventative measures such as the ones above and you'll be off to the perfect start for your trip.
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