Luxury travel should never mean fatigue and discomfort. Whether you're crossing the Atlantic to reach the Caribbean or sailing on your yacht, maintaining your wellness balance is essential. Here are the proven strategies of seasoned travelers to stay at the top of their game.
On airplanes, enemy number one is dehydration. Pressurized cabin air contains less than 20% humidity — compared to 30 to 65% normally. Drink 250 ml of water per hour of flight, avoid alcohol and coffee that accentuate dehydration, and apply a rich moisturizer to your face and hands.
Circulation exercises are essential: get up every hour to walk, perform ankle rotations and calf contractions while seated. Compression socks significantly reduce thrombosis risk on long-haul flights.
For jet lag management, the Timeshifter app (available on iOS and Android) is recommended by NASA and astronauts. It creates a personalized program based on your flight, chronotype, and destination, telling you precisely when to expose yourself to light, when to avoid caffeine, and when to sleep.
On boats, seasickness can be prevented: fix your gaze on the horizon, stay on deck as much as possible, avoid interior cabins without portholes. Sea-Band acupressure bracelets and fresh ginger are effective natural remedies.
Adapting to the new time zone begins before departure: gradually shift your sleep hours 3 days before travel. Upon arrival, expose yourself to natural light at strategic times and resist napping to synchronize your biological clock. Modern traveler wellness is a science — apply these principles and arrive at your destination as fresh as when you left.