How to Stay Healthy While Traveling

by Reggie Moore Professional writer and proto entrepreneur

Spring is here and it's vacation time. However, with the Coronavirus wreaking havoc all over the globe, travel isn't a good idea. That doesn't mean vacationers can't enjoy their own countries.

So, vacationers have decided to check out their own country and state. It's just occurred to you, though, that keeping the family healthy during your travels won't be easy. Parents can maintain a semblance of health while traveling but trying to get the kids to eat something green and drink lots of water is downright impossible.

Not quite. Here are a few tips for maintaining your health while traveling.

Drink Lots of Water

Dehydration is no fun. It shuts down your body and makes you extremely sick. To battle this, drinking a bottle of water every half-hour is recommended to maintain hydration. If plain water bores you, buy a couple of cases of flavored water or a few boxes of water flavoring packets.

You might not want to sample the water outside your own state. It could make you sick, so sticking to bottled water is a healthier idea. Cases of water take up no more space in the trunk of the car than suitcases, so grab several cases.

Wash Your Hands

We rub our eyes, scratch our noses, and wipe matter off our mouths without even thinking about it. We especially do these things after we've turned a doorknob, wiped a clean spot onto a window, or turned a water handle in a bathroom. These things harbor germs and bacteria.

The germs and bacteria get onto our hands. We then touch our eyes, nose, and mouth with germy hands. This is how we get sick. Washing your hands frequently is the answer. If you can't wash your hands, then using hand sanitizer is a must. Remember not to touch a surface and then touch your face without washing your hands first.

Pack Your Own Snacks

Although convenient stores and gift shops on Interstate turnoffs are now stocking healthier snacks, they don't stock fresh fruits and vegetables. You can pack those along with healthy homemade trail mix, dips for the fresh veggies, yogurts, and popcorn.

To keep some of the fresh fruits such as apples from turning brown, pack lemon juice to splash over them. Pack crushed nuts to sprinkle over the yogurt. Nuts make a great healthy snack, too.

Get Some Exercise

We all know vacation isn't about working out, but about seeing the sights. However, staying active is what health is all about. There are dozens of ways of remaining active on a vacation, so pick one or two and have some fun. Many hotels now have gyms. Their swimming pools have saunas and spas.

Try walking to the sights instead of taking a cab. You can do yoga or cardio in your room. Jump rope in the hallway. Run around the nearest park. Get the kids into a game of volleyball in said park. If you brought the dog with you on vacation, walk her around town or the park.

Get Lots of Sleep

You've got two weeks free of work-related stress, shrill rings from a telephone, gridlocked traffic, and screaming people. These things might keep you awake at home, but you're out of all that for two weeks. You'll be surprised how a quiet night can get you much-needed restful sleep.

Your body heals itself and resets itself for the next day's business during sleep. Your mind clears itself of today's memories and knowledge before it prepares for tomorrow's. Aches and pains go away, and the muscles prepare themselves for tomorrow's activity.

It's a documented fact that an active body sleeps well. While you're out playing in the park, riding rides in the amusement park or walking around seeing the attractions, you'll be preparing your body for deep and restful sleep.

Remember the Sun

Even on cloudy days, people can get sunburned. You're out having fun, so you won't notice the sun is affecting you. Along with drinking plenty of water to prevent dehydration, wearing the highest SPF sunscreen available will protect you from the sun's harmful UV rays. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants will also protect you from the sun.

Update Your Immunizations

If you've had your Covid-19 vaccinations, then you're one step ahead of any illnesses you could contract from a new and unfamiliar place. Make sure your immunizations, flu shots, and any other recommended shots are finished before you get on the plane.

Check with the state you'll be visiting online to see what's required regarding immunizations. Make sure you take your insurance cards and ID with you in case you have to visit a doctor while you're vacationing.

Vacations, like this Cook Islands holiday package, are a fun and carefree time. You and your family can remain healthy during travel by heeding the tips written above.