Summer vacations are here. It is now time to venture out and enjoy some sunshine and warmth. You are full of excitement and looking forward to an adventure of a lifetime. You do not want to miss the opportunity of packing your baggage and hitting the travel route. But before that here are some useful tips for your summer vacation.
- First and foremost is gathering all legal or medical documents. Roll clothes into tight cylinders to save space. Pack breakables in the middle of your suitcase so your clothes will protect them. Pack a bag for dirty laundry and don't forget medications and a first aid kit.
- In case of motion sickness, candied ginger appeals to kids. Fennel seed and peppermint teas help relieve nausea. Avoid eating greasy or salty foods before traveling; they can be hard to digest. Try a wrist bracelet that claims to cure nausea.
- Carry with you only what is absolutely necessary. Talk to your travel agent or visit websites to plan the kind of baggage you have to carry. You can also get valuable travel tips by corresponding with someone like the travel adviser at the hotel you are booked at.
- You should decide on a suitable destination depending on your budget, the number of people traveling, and the number of days of travel.
- You should not forget to bring sunglasses, hats and plenty of sunscreen. You will need this things in order to protect the skin from UV rays to avoid sunburn.
- This one sounds obvious I know, but you would be surprised how many people either forget to bring the camera or the extra batteries or the memory card etc. Prepare your camera gear in advance so you have it ready to go.
- Ensure that your abode is well protected from burglars. Inform your neighbors and the local home security, if any, about your absence. Provide them your travel contact numbers so that they can reach you in case of any incidents. Switch off power to all the electrical equipment to prevent fire due to short circuit or electrical voltage spikes.
And the most important tip for having a great summer vacation? Don't overdo it. You are on vacation, don't plan too much into a short amount of time, and leave room to just RELAX. Enjoy the glorious summer days and nights, as we all know, they goes by our way to fast.