I’m a travel expert – here’s how to avoid jet lag on every flight
JETLAG is one of the few downsides to going abroad for a holiday.
There's nothing more frustrating than not being able to explore a new place because you're just too sleepy.
However, travel experts at have revealed their best tips for avoiding jetlag, so you can acclimatise to your new destination as quickly as possible.
The main advice from the experts is to adjust to the local time when you board the plane.
They suggest eating and sleeping as if it's the time at your destination from the moment you board.
Having your meals at the times you will be once you arrive can help your body adjust, making it easier for you to get your body in sync.
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They even suggest eating before you get on your plane if you can, if it fits better with your new schedule.
Sleep is an important part of acclimatising too.
If you're arriving at your destination in the morning, maximising the amount of sleep on the plane is the priority to make sure you are fresh when you arrive, if you need to be.
However, if you are landing in the evening, then it's best to sleep when you arrive, at the same time as the locals.
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Sometimes that might mean pushing through to evening if you're tired, but the benefits for the rest of the trip will make it worthwhile.
The advice is: "Get on the plane and if it’s bed time in your destination, go to bed. If it isn’t, stay up.
"Plan your meals based on the new local time, too. That might mean eating before the flight rather than on it.
"Stay up until bedtime at your destination the day you arrive. If you go to sleep at noon, you’re going to be off for days. You need to force yourself to power through."
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This expert has recommended adjusting to a new time zone the day before you fly.
Meanwhile this list explains the best food and drink to help avoid timeline.
