13 Feb 09 Take a Nap While Flying
If you’re flying to your destination, or even if you’re taking the bus or the train, you have the opportunity to take a short (or long, depending on how far you’re travelling) nap. However, sometimes it can be difficult to nap while travelling. Here are some tips to help you get some (perhaps very necessary) rest while on the way to your luxury holidays.
First, take your own travel pillow. While you may be able to get a pillow on a flight, you may not find it to your liking. Many people have become very accustomed to their own pillows—they’re not too firm or too soft, but they’re just perfect. Many people prefer to take their own pillow with them when they travel because they have difficulty sleeping on a hotel pillow. If you’re one of these people, see if you can take your pillow as a carry-on. If you don’t want to deal with a full-sized pillow, you can purchase a smaller travel pillow or even an inflatable pillow that flattens down when you’re not using it.
Noise is another factor for sleeping when travelling. To that end, a pair of ear plugs or headphones helps. Ear plugs will help you block out all sounds, but be aware that this means you may miss a stop on the train or bus route. The driver will usually wake you up, and on a flight, the flight attendants will make certain no one is left on the plane. If you’re using music to block out noise, be certain not to have your MP3 player or CD player up too loud. You want to block out music, but you don’t want to annoy the person next to you. He or she may be trying to sleep, as well, and will not appreciate hearing your music.
Finally, those who have anxiety while flying may want to take a sleeping pill once their flight has taken off. This will help them rest while on the flight, even with noise or flight turbulence.
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