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Stress and Travel

Managing Holiday Travel Stress. Give yourself plenty of time. Check ... Travel at off peaks times. Red- eye flights. not as crowded, but more uncomfortable ...

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Stress and Travel

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    Slide 1:Stress and Travel

    Alex Erman, Elizabeth Kurpiel, Jill Bogdan, Kristina DiMaggio, Liz Nail, Rawson Glover, Ryan Nicosa, Stephana Campbell, Vanessa Gregor

    Slide 2:Examples

    Vacations Business Trips Commuting to work or school Research Study Abroad Visiting friends and family

    Slide 3:Pre- Travel Planning

    Slide 4:Expenses

    Rental cars Plane/ Train tickets Gas Hotels/ reservations Eating out Tolls Cab Fare Currency Exchange

    Slide 5:How to pack

    Plan wardrobe Accessories- less is more do not wear flashy jewelry that attracts attention Follow the weather of your destination Can pack less if you consider using laundry services if available in your hotel Make list Electrical adapters, toiletries, medicine

    Slide 6:Know what to bring

    Souvenirs Bring collapsible bag for purchases made while traveling Valuables Try not to bring valuables Checked luggage Don’t bring nice clothes/luggage with you Carry- on luggage Pack light, bring essentials only, change of clothes

    Slide 7:Stressors you will encounter Traveling by car

    Breaking down Flat tire Running out of gas Accidents Car sickness Construction Traffic

    Slide 8:Stressors you will encounter Traveling by plane

    Security/ customs Overbooking Changing of flights Connections/ layovers Forgetting ID, passport, ticket Luggage Lost luggage Checking in (give yourself time)

    Slide 9:Stress on Plane

    Noisy children Close/ uncomfortable quarters Weather delays Ears popping Boredom Turbulence Take off/ landing Terrorism Muscle cramps (neck, legs, back)

    Slide 10:Stressors you will encounter Bus and Train Travel

    Strikes and delays Losing tickets Safety and security of possessions Motion sickness Getting lost in station Missing stop

    Slide 11:Managing Holiday Travel Stress

    Give yourself plenty of time. Check weather, traffic, etc. before leaving Treat yourself to something relaxing while traveling New book, magazine, CD, etc. Accept the stress There will be traffic, bad weather, delays and unexpected problems. Plan accordingly.

    Slide 12:Before you travel abroad

    Make sure that your passport is current www.travel.state.gov Check that you are up to date on immunizations US Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov 877-394-8747

    Slide 13:Oh No!!! I lost my passport!

    Over 30,000 US passports are lost or stolen overseas every year If stolen Contact local police immediately to report loss Contact US Embassy www.travel.state.gov/foreignentryreqs.html Make two photocopies of signature and picture Keep one at home and one on you

    Slide 14:Traveling Abroad

    Language Culture Money Safety Appropriate clothing Lodging Getting around Tickets Maps

    Slide 15:Tips

    Slide 16:Ways to relieve stress while traveling

    Bring headphones, magazine, or book Play road games Sleep Progressive Muscle Relaxation Bring a snack/ drink Travel pillow/ neck support Dress comfortably

    Slide 17:Travel at off peaks times

    Red- eye flights not as crowded, but more uncomfortable Mid- morning travel Less crowd/ traffic Weekday travel Tuesday through Thursday Airfares are cheaper!

    Slide 18:Request seats ahead of time

    Traveling with children Ask to be sat in non- crowded section Tall travelers Ask for seat in exit row Traveling in pairs Ask for aisle and window

    Slide 19:Make special arrangements in advance

    Hotel rooms Special activities Excursions, spa treatment, dinner reservations Special meals Make requests in advance

    Slide 20:Know when to pay more for comfort

    Limousine transfers Especially late at night, for a slightly greater cost can be met at gate, and door to door service Airport transfers Arrange in advance, especially in foreign countries Premium classes of service Be willing to pay more for increased comfort and better service

    Slide 21:Pack your own stress relief

    Travel pillow Eye mask Slippers/ sockettes Aromatherapy Certain scents can help you to relax when stressed Herbal tea Bring chamomile or others that you enjoy Healthier, helps with dehydration, soothing for nervous fliers

    Slide 22:Stay healthy

    Avoid illness Immunizations Bring medications as needed Food safety Don’t consume questionable water or food Jet lag Eat nutritiously, take vitamins, drink water, rest before long trips

    Slide 23:Travel services

    AAA Private traveling agencies www.travelocity.com www.hotwire.com www.expedia.com STA Travel Located in Reitz Union Have good deals for vacations and spring break

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