Travel Insurance
...Vacations are for fun and relaxation but they can become ruined by strain and tragedy. What happens if an emergency arises and you have to cancel your trip or weather causes your destination to become unreachable? How do you deal with medical emergencies away from home and what will you do about your lost luggage?
These all problems have only one answer i.e. travel insurance, which can take care of all these worries and there are many companies wanting to sell it to you. Most have options that cover trip cancel...more
The Air Freight Industry and Food miles Debate
...The air freight industry is under attack by The Soil Association and other green campaigners who are worried about the environmental impact of importing out of season produce into the UK from abroad. They claim that the damage caused by pollution from flights transporting food around the world supports their call for a ban on the air-freighting of certain food.
The freight industry has responded strongly to this argument by explaining that the...more
Looking for Style - travel By Train
...Train travel
Private jet? So old hat...
If you hire a private jet, you may well reach your destination in record time, but can you afford it. If style is what you are after, then a train is the way to travel.
You can hire a train to travel from anywhere to almost anywhere in the world, depending on cash.
It's possible to organise private train trips around the UK and overseas. Apparently the demand ...more
How to Buffer Yourself From a Long Flight
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Jet lag:
This condition is characterized by disorientation and restlessness or fatigue during adjustment to a new time zone. It can occur when traveling east or west, but typically it is more pronounced when traveling east. To minimize its effects, adjust your sleeping and eating times closer to those of your destination during the week before you travel. Once you arrive at your destination, avoid exposing yourself to sunlight and in engaging in some mild exercise. Whatever you do, your goal should be to sleep at night when you arrive at your destination.
Nasal congestion:
If you have a cold or allergies, be aware that the change in air pressure can cause acute sinus pain. Take an oral decongestant an hour before your flight lands, and use a decongestant nasal spray a half hour before landing.
Plane food:
Plane foods are often tasteless, high in fat, and low in nutrients. When you make your flight reservation, order special meals such a...more
