Comfort at 35,000 feet makes travel to Italy, Hong Kong, or Cleveland a breeze! The top 11 gadgets required for travel!
Posted on | October 8, 2009 | No Comments
I love, love, love to travel. Every chance I get, just pop me on an airplane and I’m on my way! As much as I love traveling I love my travel gadgets! Travel can be stressful and I’ll do anything to be comfortable, especially when traveling over the big water…east or west!! So travel gadgets must produce or they aren’t worth me dragging them. The goal is to arrive rested, recuperated, refreshed and ready to see the sites!
Is one of the building facades an illusion? Who would want to miss this by arriving tired in Venice?
Here’s some tips:
1. Wear comfortable clothes. Women check out Chico’s. They have a wonderful line of clothing called “Travelers” that works great for travel. Mix and match pieces in black – the perfect travel color. It’s like wearing pajamas on the plane. You look as fresh when you arrive as when you took off! Guys you’re on your own…just make it tastefully comfortable!
2. Wear comfortable shoes. Shoes that easily slip on and off help circulation of your feet. Also they make getting through security a breeze.
3. Bring your own blankie! Nothing is better than cuddling up on a plane with your own kozy blanket and if it has a place for my feet it would be perfect. Bring along a Kozytoez – the polar fleece blanket with a foot pocket that folds into a pillow. When folded it fits perfectly in the side pocket of my rolling carry-on bag. It’s so nice to not have to worry about the airline running out of blankets or having to pay a fee for a potentially nasty blanket. Kozytoez washes beautifully so it will be ready for the next trip (after the nap on the home sofa of course!).
4. Block out the world. An IPOD is a necessity on a plane with great noise canceling Bose Acclaimed QuietComfort® headphones. Bring along a portable DVD player with your favorite movies or the latest TV season set. These gadgets are a necessity when the person behind you is 2 years old and very unhappy!
5. Sit by the window. Coordinate with your airlines when booking your ticket to sit by the window. The view is better so it feels a less claustrophobic and you have something to lean against when sleeping. Also, you’ll be disturbed less by your seat mate.
6. DRINK DRINK DRINK, WATER WATER WATER! The internal atmosphere on a plane dehydrates the body which can interfere with sleep. Buy a BIG bottle of water after the security check point so you’re ready. Caffeine and nicotine can stimulate the body and get in the way of being rested when you arrive. Remember that alcoholic beverages also dehydrate the body. Hold the celebratory drinks until you get to your destination.
7. Position yourself properly. Request a seat selection in the front half of the plane. It’s usually more stable during the flight so your rest is less disturbed with turbulence.
8. Food/Snacks. Pack some fun, low salt (remember dehydration) snacks for the munchies that come with boredom. But remember that you can’t take liquids through security. A big bag of Twizzlers is so fun. Some celery & carrot sticks, pretzels, string cheese & walnuts or almonds. Also, for longer flights contact the airlines to custom order your meal. It’s usually fresher if that’s possible!
9. The Book to take me AWAY! I want to get lost in a great story when no phone, email or doorbell can bother me!! And when a nap happens, I’m ready. It’s Heaven on an airplane! It might be a story about my destination or a classic I’ve wanted to slow down for. The NY Times Best Seller List is a wonderful place to start. Loading the books on a Kindle makes it so easy. Of course, a traditional book with real pages will also. Check out the reads at amazon.com. Some people bring along their favorite magazines. They do take up less packing room and it gets tossed when you’re finished but for me, I need the great story so the Kindle is my answer.
10. A napping MUST. An eye-mask blocks the light and makes lengthy naps more consistent. The worst is getting awakened by the bright sunlight streaming in the window into your eyes. It’s a jarring wake up and not pleasant!
11. Drugs? Sometimes the only way I can sleep on a plane is with some drugs. Over the counter anti-nausea and travel medicines along with my good book can often put me right out!
Don't arrive too tired to see the view from the Peak (Hong Kong)!
There are great travel deals available NOW! Take advantage & see the world. It’s so fun! Don’t forget the camera. Send pics of your favorite trips along with your favorite travel gadgets!
Happy Travels!
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