Easter Holiday Travel Tips! Our Top 8.
Are you heading away these Easter Holidays? With Easter and Anzac day holidays so close together, some of us have been looking forward to this break for some time! But there is nothing worse than arriving at your holiday destination and having to google “Osteo Near Me” seeking relief from your body aches and pains as a result of poor planning and not looking after your body. Here are our top tips to make sure you get the most out of your break. Allowing you to spend time doing the things your love, rather than shuffling from the bed to the couch, unable to enjoy your well earned break!
Here are our top 10 travel tips to consider before heading away.
Holiday Travel Tips 1: Get Your Niggles Aches & Pains Sorted BEFORE You Head Away.
Long car trips, different beds, and a different routine can all result in back pain, neck pain, and headaches! There is nothing worse than having to google “Best Osteo Near Me” because your neck or lower back is in spasm. Regular tune up’s let you enjoy your mini-break to the fullest, without having to worry about your back pain. 
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Holiday Travel Tips 2: Do Your Homework.
Doing homework or research about any travel destination always helps. Find out about the accommodation, what food is available, cooking facilities and attractions are on offer. Pre-booking attractions/restaurants can also take the stress out of the equation.
Holiday Travel Tips 3 : Minimise Travel Time! Maximize Relaxation Time.
Take into consideration that a portion of the 1st and last days are travel. This holiday travel tip is a must. So try to keep this to a minimum. If you’re driving, try staying within 2 hours of your destination. We like the rule; You need at least 1 night for every hour of travel. 3 hours away, at least 3 nights!
Holiday Travel Tips 4: Map Out Your Route!
No one likes taking the long route. Plus, you want to get to your destination with a smile on your face, not with your blood pressure sky high after listening to a broken record of “are we there yet?” Factor in regular breaks. A short walk, a quick stretch goes along way to ensuring your comfort when you get to your destination!
Holiday Travel Tips 4: Pack Appropriate Clothing.
And pack less! You don’t need 8 pairs of undies for a 2-night getaway. Ensure you take good walking shoes, an outfit for each day /night, and some accessories. There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes!
Holiday Travel Tip 5: Have A Plan B.
As the scouts always say, “be prepared”. Not everything will be open. Your activity may be booked out or rained out. Having an alternative plan helps. Let Google do the work for you. Be proactive by googling “best alternatives to [insert activity here].
Holiday Travel Tips 6: Book Something Unusual These Holidays!
Get out of your comfort zone. I’m not saying participate in dangerous activities. But maybe skydiving or Hot Air ballooning is on your bucket list. Opt for the special on the menu, Explore a new area. Come home with something new and exciting to report. 
Holiday Travel Tips 7:Check Your Equipment.
Nothing will ruin your holiday than an air mattress with a hole, or the tent with no pegs. Ensure your gear is all working properly. This goes for the car, tents, and your pillow. I can’t stress this enough. Neck pain and holidays DO NOT mix. So ensure you take your tried and tested pillow from home. You’ll thank me when the air BnB pillow should be in a museum rather than on your bed.
Holiday Travel Tips 8: Give Technology a Break.
Read a book, talk, and take in your surroundings. Social media will always be there when you get home. Experience the sunset through your eyes, not the screen on your iPhone.
