by Jan Mauer | Dec 13, 2017 | International Flights, Luxury Travel, Romance Travel and Honeymoons
Christmas is nearly upon us, and now the pressure is high to wrap up (pun intended) all of our gift shopping. If you’re reading this post, it’s likely because you or someone you love is passionate about world travel. So just in time for the holidays, here is my list of seven smart, fun, and downright useful gift ideas for the traveler in your life. And go ahead – grab an item or two for your next trip, as well! The Trtl Travel Pillow is scientifically proven to provide the head and neck support that our bodies need for restful sleep. 1) Trtl Travel Pillow The super-soft fleece, sturdy neck support, and compact design of the Trtl Travel Pillow combine to make it one of my favorite sleep-promoting systems on a long flight. It’s half the size of a typical travel pillow, and scientifically proven to provide the head and neck support that our bodies need for restful sleep. These noise-canceling headphones live up to their name, and are comfortable for hours of continuous wear. 2) AKG Noise Canceling Headphones Easily one of the best travel inventions ever, the AKG Noise Canceling Headphones live up to their name. And if you’ve ever endured an overnight flight or train ride with a screaming baby or loudly-talking conversationalist nearby, you know how blissful it is to hear the sound of silence when you’re trying to get some sleep. Comfortable for hours of continuous wear, these headphones also have excellent sound capacity when you choose to plug in for music or a movie on your smartphone. Never get tangled in overlapping headphone... by Jan Mauer | Sep 5, 2017 | European Travel, International Flights, Luxury Travel, Travel Tips
Sleeping well on a long-distance flight is a skill that has taken me years to perfect, and only after much trial and error have I found a system that consistently works for me. Here are a few ways that my clients and I have shared with one another to make red-eye flights more conducive to productive rest. With a bit of extra planning, these tips can mean the difference between starting your next vacation abroad with vitality and eagerness, or lumbering through the early days after your arrival in a sleepy fog. ONE) Choose the latest departure times and the most direct flights. While crossing many time zones always poses its own sleep challenges, do your best to pick a flight time and schedule that will sync up most naturally with your sleeping and waking times. Leaving in the evening will work better than trying to get REM sleep at three in the afternoon. Air New Zealand Business Premier is available on 777-300 and 777-200 aircraft TWO) Dress in soft, warm clothing, and enclosed shoes. Even if you’re traveling to a tropical destination, the flight itself is often brisk. While the airline provides thin blankets to its clients, it’s wise to wear a light sweater over a short-sleeved shirt (so that you can easily add or remove layers, depending on the temperature), long, comfortable pants that reach to your ankles, and enclosed shoes. I’ve seen far too many travelers futilely attempt to cover both their arms and feet with the provided blankets. So plan ahead: The more comfortable you are, the more easily you’ll be able to slip into... 
