Archive for Category: "Health & Fitness"
Top 5 Tips for Creating a Health Itinerary
Do you know how to make a health itinerary? There are a few things even the healthiest traveler should do before any trip. Health Expert Leslie Michelson, who is the chief executive officer of Michelson on Medicine and chairman and chief executive of Private Health Management, gives you a step-by-step guide for how to put [...]
Travel Tip: Hotel Bike Programs
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—in some cities, getting around by bicycle is the best way to immerse yourself while covering a lot more ground than on foot. Here’s who’s making that possible. The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers guests free Electra bicycles that even come complete with a shopping basket. [...]
Travel Tip: DVT Awareness
If’ you’ve never heard of something called DVT, listen up. It just might save a life. DVT stands for deep-vein thrombosis, or blood clots that usually form in the leg. This is a concern to travelers who remain seated for more than 4 hours on planes, cars, trains or buses. The risks go up if [...]
Travel Tip: Cruise Cancellation Rules
You’ve head the news reports of people getting sick on cruise ships. Want to know one of the major reasons? It’s the cruise industry’s draconian cancellation policies! Here’s what I mean. Most cruise lines have strict policies as to when you can cancel your trip without incurring a huge penalty. On Royal Caribbean, for example, [...]
Travel Tip: Hearing Loops
If you or someone you know has difficulty hearing, you know how challenging things can be on the road. Here’s what’s out there to help you out. Whether it’s hearing your tour guide, a public address announcement, or a live performance, these issues can be compounded when traveling. The good news? More and more places [...]
Travel Tip: Winter Sun Protection
Now that we’re well into winter, it’s easy to forget that the sun can be just as damaging as on hot summer days. You really shouldn’t overlook the importance of protecting yourself no matter what the thermometer says. When you head to the ski slopes, keep in mind that fresh winter snow can reflect as [...]
Travel Tip: Traveling And Addiction
If you’ve ever dealt with addiction issues, you know that traveling can pose some real concerns. But that doesn’t mean you have to be limited in your lifestyle—you just have to think creatively. One approach is to surround yourself with like-minded people. Sober Vacations brings together those in recovery and includes several 12-step meetings a [...]
Travel Tip: Altitude Sickness Prevention
Believe it or not, you don’t need to climb to the top of Mount Everest or ski the highest mountain to get altitude sickness. It may surprise you to learn that you can feel the effects at much lower elevations. And it can happen when or where you least expect it. We’re talking cities like [...]
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