Avoid Travel Stress

Travel is stressful, even when you are going on vacation. So how can you manage the wear and tear on your body and your mind?

Here are some tips:

Exercise: You don't have to do a fully fledged workout on vacation but you do need to get that stress out of your system, so go for a walk or take the hotel stairs rather than the lift everytime. Most of Pure Vacations hotels have fitness centres but if you are travelling to a hotel that does not then why not contact a local gym that accommodates walk in's.

Get a Massage: Sitting in a plane, car, train or bus for hours takes its toll. A massage works out muscle strain, improves circulation and promotes relaxation. Find qualified massage therapists at day spas, fitness centres and upscale salons.

Give yourself ample down time: Rushing like a mad man to catch that plane, or other transport is really not the best way to enjoy a vacation. Arrive at the airport early, and use wait time in the terminal productively to catch up on emails, shop a little, get a haircut, or just have a nice cup of something hot and sit down and read.

Tune Out: Bring a long an IPOD or Noise-canceling headphones, such as those made by BOSE. Music drowns out all those sound syou dont want to hear on your vacation travels... crying babies, shouting shildren, people talking loud for no-reason. Headphones also reduce the drone of engines on a plane substantially.

Do all you can to get a good nights sleep: Bring ear plugs (maybe from the plane if long haul!) eye shades in case the room does not have black out blinds / curtains and just let your mind drift off to sleep in peace.

Have some fun: See a movie that you would not normally watch, check out the local theatre / cinema or even the comedy club, visit a museum or visit a zoo or aquarium, open your eyes to exploring the region.

Finally and very important: Take care of all your creature comforts, bring a soft sweater, a neck pillow, energy bars and relax.