STUART'S TIPS TO TAKE SOME OF THE PAIN OUT OF TRAVELING

I love to travel and it is a passion I share with my husband, Stuart.  He is a frequent traveler with both personal and business travel.  Over the years, he has learned a trick or two that makes traveling less exhausting and much more enjoyable. From his extensive traveling repertoire I asked for his top six travel tips, and here they are for you:

1. KEEP IT LIGHT! Pack light with basic colors for mixing and matching, therefore you don't have to carry too many shoes. Pack some older clothes you don't mind leaving behind; this leaves room to purchase new things without carrying a backbreaking suitcase back home with you.
2. KEEP YOUR DOGS HAPPY! Stuart says, "Remember, compression socks are not only for seniors – they will quickly become your best buddy... if your dogs are not happy walking long distances through airports, they will soon have you howling!!" Comfortable feet make for happy traveling.
3. MOVIE TIME!  Download free movies from YouTube to your tablet or laptop, because some flights are mighty long.
4. H20 IS YOUR FRIEND!  Make sure you drink lots of water while on flights to keep hydrated.  During long flights get up and move around to avoid the possibility of blood clots. Stuart says he does leg exercises while waiting for his turn to use the restroom on board a long flight.
5. GOODNIGHT, SLEEP TIGHT!  Once you arrive at your destination, get into the new time zone as quickly as possible by taking a short nap when you arrive after a long flight.  SHORT is the key word here, so set the alarm, then you will be able to get into normal bed time routine right away.
6. MY HOTEL IS LOCATED WHERE?  When you travel a lot for business, Stuart says that he has gotten into the habit of taking one of the hotel's business cards when he checks in and immediately putting it into his pocket.  This new habit enables him to easily remember the hotel's address when he goes out exploring in a new destination. 

These surefire tips from my dear husband, Stuart, will keep your travel pleasant and allow a little extra time to go find another adventure or two.  You know what they say about all work and no play…plan ahead so you’ll have plenty of play!

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