Summer has finally arrived, and people across the country are ready to head on a well-deserved vacation. But in the most challenging year of a lifetime, how can you stay healthy while traveling? Here are a few tips to make your summer getaway fun while keeping yourself healthy. By following these tips, you’re almost guaranteeing yourself a healthy summer while you’re on the road.
How to Stay Healthy for Summer Travel
Stay Active
Wherever your travels take you this summer, you must get plenty of exercise. This is especially important since you’ll eat more snacks and restaurant food. Walking and sightseeing will likely be on your itinerary. However, engaging in other outdoor activities is essential to keep you active. For example, it can include biking, swimming, and kayaking. Of course, you may have different activities in mind, so the choice is yours.
On the other hand, if you don’t already have an activity in mind, you’ll need more ideas. In this case, it could be boating, rollerskating, or golf and tennis. That’s not to mention skateboarding and surfing.
Eat Healthy
It’s common knowledge that restaurant food tends to have more calories than a meal at home. Restaurant food usually has copious amounts of butter added and other common but unhealthy additives. When dining out, treating yourself to a fine dinner without dietary restrictions on your summer vacation is okay. But it’s also helpful to order healthy dishes, like salads, vegetarian items, and fresh seafood without the carbs. If you’re planning a road trip, don’t forget to pack healthy snacks like fruit, trail mix, veggies, and protein bars. Be that as it may, if you can’t avoid eating healthy all the time, you’ll need to go back and reread the first suggestion. In other words, get enough activity to maintain a healthy balance between diet and exercise.
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Get Plenty Of Rest
If you’re traveling with friends or family, getting a good night’s rest on a summer vacation isn’t always easy. It’s also not easy to get to bed on a regular schedule when you’re having so much fun. However, getting a good night’s sleep will make you feel refreshed in the morning and good for your body. If you’re having difficulty getting to sleep, try avoiding sugary snacks and excessive consumption of alcohol and caffeinated drinks. If that’s not enough, you can always take a nap during the middle of the day. After all, what’s better than lounging by a pool or at the beach? However, if a beach or pool isn’t handy, you’ll have other options. In your case, it could be the lawn in a park or even the bed you’ll be sleeping in. It could be taking a quick nap in your car or RV. Whatever the case, you’ll feel rested by taking a quick nap. But don’t forget to get a good night’s sleep each night.
Wash Your Hands!
One of the most important ways to stay healthy this summer while traveling is to wash your hands! This is particularly important this year, especially when there is still evidence of people across the country contracting the coronavirus. The CDC and WHO recommend washing your hands frequently throughout the day and for at least 20 seconds. Vacationers should also pack plenty of hand sanitizer with at least 70 percent alcohol for the trip. But remember, hand sanitizers are less effective in removing germs than soap and water. Even after this virus slows down, keeping your hands clean is intelligent.
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Bring A Protective Mask
As we approach summer, many travelers will think it’s okay to forgo wearing a protective (antiviral mask) on their trip. On the contrary, despite what many believe, face coverings are highly effective in reducing the coronavirus risk. Moreover, face coverings can help prevent a wide-scale resurge of the pandemic this fall. It may not seem popular or “so last month.” However, protective mask coverings should be worn on your trip, particularly in public places. As it is, protective masks may be required for entry in some businesses. Do yourself a favor and stay healthy this summer by wearing a mask.
Keep Your Distance
Social distancing has become part of the norm, and even now, it’s no different. Although vaccines have made a considerable difference, the coronavirus is still out there. There are increases in certain parts of the United States. With this in mind, you should keep your distance from people you don’t know. Despite some people saying what’s contrary to public health, you’ll know what’s best.
About The Author
Randy Yagi is an award-winning freelance writer who served as the National Travel Writer for CBS Local from 2012 to 2019. More than 900 of his stories still appear in syndication across 23 CBS websites, including CBS New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco. During his peak years with CBS, Randy had a reported digital audience reach of 489 million and 5.5 million monthly visitors. Additionally, his stories have appeared in the Daily Meal, CBS Radio, Engadget, and Radio.com. He is a Media Fellow of Stanford University, a U.S. Army veteran, and a lifelong Santa Cruz County, California resident.
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