How Journey Consultants Beat Jet Lag and Regulate to Any Time Zone

Don’t let jet lag smash your journey. Our A-Record journey advisors spend plenty of time criss-crossing time zones, and know a number of the finest methods to regulate the physique’s clock, together with utilizing helpful apps and sticking to tried-and-true routines.

Prepare Your Sleep

“Sometimes, I sleep on the aircraft for so long as I want, however I don’t drink alcohol and at all times make sure that to eat within the lounge earlier than boarding. Touring alone with little-to-no interruptions additionally aids on this routine. ” — Andrea Grisdale, IC Bellagio

Do not Nap

“5 days out, I sleep and rise somewhat earlier, so by departure day, after I get up at 4 a.m., I’ve skipped just a few time zones. I additionally make sure that to hydrate, eat one thing inexperienced (ideally within the Polaris Lounge), and restrict alcohol previous to and through my flight. You may as well take a pair of slippers with you in your carry-on for further consolation, and bear in mind to rise up and stretch periodically to keep away from thrombosis.” — Joyce Falcone, Joyce Falcone The Italian Concierge

Drink Water 

“If it is nighttime in your vacation spot, attempt to sleep on the aircraft. When you arrive, resist the urge to nap and keep away from caffeine and alcohol; consuming a lot of water additionally helps mitigate dehydration that may typically worsen the results of jet lag.” — Kristen Korey Pike, KK Travels Worldwide

Fake You Are There

“I begin by adjusting on the aircraft — sleeping on the time will probably be night time in my vacation spot, and staying awake for his or her daytime hours. As soon as I arrive, I instantly change to the brand new schedule — whether or not that requires a sleeping assist to get via the primary night time, or caffeine, snacks, and fixed motion to energy via.” — Erin Correia, Journey Life

Fly at Night time

“I at all times attempt to e book flights which are lengthy sufficient to get a superb night time’s sleep. I consider {that a} flight will not be solely a method to get there, however a part of the expertise, so reserving the next stage of service provides to the consolation. I additionally search for later departures in the event you’re coming from the East Coast so to sustain along with your pure sleep cycle and arrive within the morning as contemporary as attainable.” — Jonathan Alder, Jonathan’s Travels/TravelStore

Skip the In-flight Meal

“I am very specific about stopping jet lag. Flying from the U.S. to Europe, I at all times e book a premium economic system or enterprise seat. I eat earlier than I get on the aircraft and instantly after take off, I take one Advil PM, and I fall asleep. I skip the following meal, however drink water as a lot as attainable. Once I arrive, I modify garments, wash my face, after which I am out exploring. I make sure that to be out till not less than 7 or 8 p.m. on the arrival day, to then have an early bedtime by 9 p.m. on the newest.” — Gwen Kozlowski, Exeter Worldwide

Exercise within the Morning

“I journey internationally 30 to 40 p.c of the yr and do not endure from jet lag. There are a lot of suggestions, however an important is to follow good sleep hygiene whereas touring and in your first day post-arrival. This implies setting your clock to the time at your vacation spot and specializing in sleep throughout the suitable occasions whereas flying (sure, even when which means you must skip films or mealtime). Upon arrival dwelling, I like waking up at my common time and getting in a exercise to return to my routine instantly.” — Sarah Groen, Bell & Bly Journey

Obtain the Timeshifter App 

“I dwell for the Timeshifter app. This system relies on science and the physique’s circadian rhythms. You enter any and all upcoming flights into the app and it then creates a sleep and lightweight publicity schedule so that you can observe to reduce jet lag. It has labored wonders for me as somebody who travels practically 70 p.c of the yr.” — Tiffany Layne, LaVon Personal Luxurious

E book One thing Enjoyable 

“I like to recommend purchasers schedule some kind of enjoyable orientation exercise inside just a few hours after touchdown at a brand new vacation spot. One thing like a golf cart tour via Rome or a motorcycle tour simply because the solar is setting in Florence, as a result of having a plan forces you to push via that first day as a substitute of falling entice to a nap.” — Eli Wagner, Wagner Bespoke Journey

Go for a Swim

“The easiest way to get into the routine of a brand new time zone is to hit the bottom and simply begin dwelling it. I may also attempt to hit the lodge pool or native seashore for a swim, as a result of personally, I discover that to be one of the simplest ways to reset my physique.” — Cassandra Bookholder, Camelback Odyssey Journey-A Direct Journey Firm

Arrive within the Morning

“The easiest way to deal with jet lag is to discover a flight that will get you into your vacation spot as early within the day as attainable, and attempt to watch for the entire day, avoiding a nap if attainable. This methodology helps you acclimate to your new time zone and reset your circadian rhythm as shortly as attainable.” — Drew Kluska, The Tailor