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As we knew perhaps jetlag is the culprit. Crossing time zones while you travel is just one of the causes. Some advance knowledge and preparation can result in a more enjoyable trip.

PRIMARY CAUSES OF JET LAG

* Crossing two or more time zones: This is worse on eastbound flights because you have to adjust to an earlier schedule.
* Lack of sleep before you travel.
* Physical exhaustion from doing too much too quickly just before you leave.
* Dehydration: Aircraft air is very dry. Drink plenty of water (not soda, coffee or tea). Some people take their own bottled mineral water with them.
* Disruption of the body's normal wake/sleep schedule (circadian rhythm).
* Alcohol consumption: Alcohol contributes to dehydration. At altitude, effects of alcohol are magnified several times.
* Stale air: Aircraft air is not as oxygenated as outside air. It also contains odors and minute particles emanating from passengers, crew, luggage and the aircraft.
* Inactivity and lack of exercises.
* Climate change.

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS OF JET LAG

* Slow reflexes - especially dangerous while driving!
* Sluggish thought processes - resulting in poor decisions (don't propose a lady!)
* Sleep disturbances
* Poor appetite
* Headaches
* Sinus irritation
* Gastrointestinal upset caused by unfamiliar food and water
* Fatigue
* Anxiety
* Disorientation
* Irritability
* Swollen extremities (especially feet and lower legs)
* Sweating

COPING WITH JET LAG

* Acclimate yourself before you leave. If practical and possible, schedule your alarm clock and meals for the new time zone a day or two ahead of time.
* Don't leave all your packing until the last minute.
* Make sure you get a good night's sleep before your departure.
* Choose appropriate flights so that you can arrive well in advance for activities like business meetings. Aim for daytime flying (in both directions).
* Set your watch to the new time zone as soon as you board the plane.
* Stay on schedule with medications.
* Drink plenty of bottled (not local) mineral water.
* Avoid salad or foods that may have been rinsed in local water. This will help to prevent diarrhea - which can contribute to dehydration.
* Avoid aphrodisiac foods ( since you'll gettin' disoriented later )
* Get up and move around instead of sitting in your seat for long periods of time.
* Wear shoes a half size larger to accommodate swelling feet.
* Once you arrive, don't spend all day cooped up indoors. Get out in the sun and fresh air.
* Take a hot shower before going to bed. This helps to re-tune your body's circadian temperature rhythm. The drop in temperature after you get out of the shower will make you start to feel drowsy.
* Schedule appointments when you are most likely to be rested.

EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT

* Recovery time, as a rule of thumb, takes about one day per time zone crossed.
* Some people are more adaptable than others and exhibit very few jet lag symptoms. Children almost always fare better than adults.
* The more 'laid back' you are about schedules and daily routines, the more likely you are to cope well with jet lag.

here a few tips how to secure you and your family while you're on vacation together.
• Do not carry large amounts of cash. Use traveler’s checks that can usually be replaced within 24 hours.
• Use ATM's only during daylight hours. If you must use one after dark, try and find a well-lit, busy area such as a grocery store.
• Leave copies of trip information with a friend or family member at home. This includes credit card numbers, passport numbers, plane tickets and itinerary
information, and phone numbers for your credit card companies.
• Keep credit cards, cash, passport, and plane tickets separate in a safe purses.
• Wear a “money purse" underneath your clothes that contains passport, phone numbers for credit card companies, and a small amount of cash, should your wallet get stolen.
• Always carry a “dummy" wallet in your back pocket containing $20 which, if you were to be mugged, would satisfy the robber without draining all of your funds.
• Have your mail delivery stopped while on vacation. If you have a neighbour
retrieving mail and newspapers while you are away, ensure that they will be there
every day. Nothing says an empty house like a stack of mail or newspapers at the front door.
• Do not assume your personal documents are safe in your hotel room. Lock them in a safe while the room is unoccupied.
• Have separate ATM, debit and credit cards and make sure that you need a PIN for in-store use of a debit card, not only for the ATM.
• For women, do not hang purses on the back of bathroom stall doors. It is very easy for someone to reach over the door and grab it.
• Leave your regular checkbook at home. If your checks are stolen, it’s difficult to cancel them and track their use as you would a credit card. Plus, if someone reorders checks in your name, you won’t realize it until you receive your bank statement.
• Only carry credit cards that you will need on vacation. Leave cards for particular department stores or things like gas cards at home.
• Remember that your credit card number is on your plane tickets, so treat them as you would a credit card.
• Cover ATM key pads when entering your PIN. People could be watching over your shoulder, or even from a distance, and then later attempt to steal your wallet and use this information.
• Use common sense when traveling. Do not draw attention to yourself as a tourist. Avoid reading maps in a busy, high-traffic area, walking nude (except you're in a nudist beach)carry your camera in a tote bag rather than the carrying case, and do not flaunt large amounts of cash when removing money from your wallet or pocket.
Your homeowners, condo or renters insurance policy may cover loss or damage of your personal items while traveling, up to specified limits. Take time before you go on vacation to compile a personal property inventory, which helps determine replacement cost of lost items. Document each item’s year of purchase and original price. Items that may exceed policy limits, such as jewelry, cameras and golf equipment, need additional protection such as Travelers valuable items insurance. To ensure you have the coverage you need, contact your independent insurance agent.

You will choose a holiday destination for your family carefully, avoiding resorts like those dedicated for couples, gays or those reserved for older people. There are also some beach resorts which have clothing optional and such resorts don't allow children below 18 years.Family resorts offer a variety of facilities and amenities in differing price slabs at different geographies and seasons.

You can choose from the list like air tickets, airport pick ups, hotels and rooms, transport, meals and holiday activities etc. Many in the 5 star class provide special childcare for little children whom you don't want to carry onto the beach or to a hunting outing.
Top Reasons to Go On a Family Vacation :
If you compare vacationing with friends, you will certainly understand family vacations are really far enjoyable for various reasons.
1. It is a great breakaway from the routine and union with family. Your family which missed you will love the opportunity to play with you. Small children develop the family values when they play and relate with parents better than how they do on a normal day. Building a sand castle or taking a walk in the woods goes a long way in this direction.
2. The escape from the daily chore provides with more time to understand children's accomplishments, which they always wanted to show you proudly but in vain. Make the most of the occasion by teaching a few tricks, plays or an academic thing, which children cherish for long time in their lives.
3. Watching children enjoy with complete freedom and noticing the assurance they feel because of their parents' vicinity are great feelings which sure make you wanting to come back again.
4. Watch your children, who looked up to you as their hero all these days, play with you with affection. Teach them how to unwind and instill courage.
Which Are the Top Family Vacation Destinations ?
Shop around with your travel agent for top destinations and deals. Till that time, here are some of them.
1. Aruba: A popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles .
2. Cancun in Mexico : Pretty popular beach vacation for the entire family. Also offers highest variety of landscapes.
3. Charleston South Carolina : 300-year old city, famous for its architecture and gardens.
4. Jamaica and Barbados , Bahamas , Hawaii , Honolulu , Florida , the list is countless.
Before You Book a Family Vacation
Most of them offer discounts or no charges for children below 18 years. (You know, children eat less, don't drink and share room with parents.) They offer special play areas for them like merry go-rounds and skate board ramps. Enquire about the security aspect when going to jungle resorts.
Ensure the price quoted is all inclusive. Reading the travel insurance fine prints is in your interest, for many travel insurance policies don't cover out of country travels.