How Journey Specialists Beat Jet Lag and Alter to Any Time Zone

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

Practice Your Sleep

“Usually, I sleep on the airplane for so long as I want, however I don’t drink alcohol and at all times ensure 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 a bit earlier, so by departure day, once I get up at 4 a.m., I’ve skipped just a few time zones. I additionally ensure to hydrate, eat one thing inexperienced (ideally within the Polaris Lounge), and restrict alcohol previous to and through my flight. It’s also possible to take a pair of slippers with you in your carry-on for additional consolation, and bear in mind to stand 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 airplane. When you arrive, resist the urge to nap and keep away from caffeine and alcohol; consuming plenty of water additionally helps mitigate dehydration that may usually worsen the consequences of jet lag.” — Kristen Korey Pike, KK Travels Worldwide

Fake You Are There

“I begin by adjusting on the airplane — sleeping on the time it will likely 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 help to get by way of the primary night time, or caffeine, snacks, and fixed motion to energy by way of.” — Erin Correia, Journey Life

Fly at Night time

“I at all times attempt to e book flights which might be lengthy sufficient to get night time’s sleep. I consider {that a} flight shouldn’t be solely a option to get there, however a part of the expertise, so reserving a better stage of service provides to the consolation. I additionally search for later departures for those who’re coming from the East Coast to be able to sustain together with your pure sleep cycle and arrive within the morning as recent as attainable.” — Jonathan Alder, Jonathan’s Travels/TravelStore

Skip the In-flight Meal

“I am very explicit 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 airplane and instantly after take off, I take one Advil PM, and I fall asleep. I skip the subsequent meal, however drink water as a lot as attainable. Once I arrive, I alter garments, wash my face, after which I am out exploring. I ensure to be out till no 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 undergo from jet lag. There are various suggestions, however crucial 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 instances whereas flying (sure, even when meaning it’s a must to skip films or mealtime). Upon arrival house, 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 comply with to attenuate jet lag. It has labored wonders for me as somebody who travels almost 70 p.c of the yr.” — Tiffany Layne, LaVon Non-public 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 by way of Rome or a motorbike tour simply because the solar is setting in Florence, as a result of having a plan forces you to push by way of that first day as an alternative of falling lure to a nap.” — Eli Wagner, Wagner Bespoke Journey

Go for a Swim

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

Arrive within the Morning

“One of the simplest ways 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