Making plans to keep travel stress free

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Jet lag is a common symptom of long-haul travel, but its effects can be diminished

JET LAG and travel fatigue are integral parts of travelling. There are a number of simple strategies you can put in place to make sure that the transition to your destination is smooth and stress free.

It is important to plan your itinerary well in advance of departure. This includes checking whether you require visas and inoculations for your voyage.

While flights and transfers are scheduled, you should be prepared for delays. If you are physically active, try to avoid any heavy training the day before travelling. Keep exercise light or take a rest day.

Depending on the direction of travel, partial pre-advancement or delay of the body clock has been suggested by going to bed an hour earlier or later before departing.

Arrive at the airport with plenty of time - Dublin airport can be chaos, particularly in the summer, and being late will only add to the stress. If you are travelling in the morning, you may want to consider staying close by the night before. In order to start to adjust your body clock, as soon as possible set your watch to local time at your destination.