Real Simple Travel, Spring 2007
Traveling Well
Jet lag, blisters, motion sickness—travel can do some weird things to your body. Here's your prescription for a healthy vacation.
by Teri Cettina
Why don't the people doing the conga on cruise commercials ever show a blush of sunburn? And why didn't the testimonials for that walking tour mention the biting mosquitos that swarm around the Mississippi Delta? While some things in life come with a dizzying array of warnings (may cause drowsiness, a loss of vision, numbness in your left earlobe and right pinkie), you can bet your fanny pack that you're on your own when it comes to travel. On the following pages, you'll find ways to combat and, better yet, avoid common travel health woes. After all, your trip shouldn't be spent in your hotel room, especially when the conga line is calling....
