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Middle of the night waking is a big issue for women, particularly women over 40. And getting to sleep -- and staying asleep -- can be even tougher when you're not in your own carefully arranged bedroom. Here's how to avoid late night insomnia while traveling.--Health Conscious Travel
Bad sleep. Oh, that can really take the fun out of your adventures, that's for sure. I'm just back from a visit to Tucson and suffering from a very tweaky back. The problem? A less than stellar bed at the vacation rental where we stayed. Oh, it was quiet, but every time the husband rolled over, the whole contraption would squeak like crazy. I'd wake up and then, roll into the central depression in the less than supportive mattress. My brother looked bleary eyed in the morning too, saying he couldn't figure out why he didn't sleep, only that it eluded him.
A bedtime routine isn't just for kids – it is important for everyone in ensuring a good night's sleep. Stick to a routine before bed as much as possible while traveling. Prepare for bed by winding down, such as reading a relaxing book, taking a warm bath, drinking a cup of warm milk or decaffeinated tea, or writing in a journal. Also, try to wake up and go to sleep at the same time each day – falling asleep will be easier if it is at the same time each day.--Sleeping Well on the Road on Suite 101
I'm an intermittent sleeper at best. When I'm awake at 3am, I like to listen to the radio, though if I'm not solo, that tends to wake up the sidekick. I keep my iPod where I can find it in the dark and often, I fall back asleep with my headphones on. It's become such a part of my routine that I make sure the iPod is loaded with podcasts and charged before I leave town, not just so I have entertainment for the flight, but so I can fall back asleep.
Eating late before bedtime, while on vacation or at home, is the single most common habit that could potentially ruin a good night’s sleep. On vacation, it’s tempting to eat later or binge at a great restaurant, but you’ll pay for it that night. For many people, if you have food in your stomach when you lay down, some of the stomach juices can regurgitate up into your throat, causing irritation and inflammation. This can wake you up more often, diminishing deep sleep quality. The general rule of thumb is to eat your last meal about 3-4 hours before bedtime. This also means no snacks before bedtime.--5 Simple Ways You Can Sleep Better While Traveling
Confession. The first thing I did when I got home at midnight last night was make toast. Not the best strategy, according the the above quote, but I was feeling both queasy and starving. Because it's rare to be fed properly on a flight these days, it's essential to have quality snackables with you. This can be tricky, plus, depending on your situation, there may be no chance to grab something to go. I give myself a pass when I'm stuck in the airport with limited eating options and shell out for something healthy rather than moaning about how it's 12 dollars for a plastic clamshell of salad. Better that then a buck fifty for a bad choice burger.
Arrive at your hotel in the early evening to ensure that your room is ready and waiting for you. It will help to compensate for jet lag, and give you time to get acclimated to your new surroundings. If you live far from the airport and have an early morning flight or anticipate bad weather, plan to stay the night at a hotel near the airport and use the hotel's parking and shuttle service.--How to Get a Good Nights Sleep While Traveling
I know it's a shame to waste a day in transit when supposedly, you could use that time for sleeping, but I'm actually a fan of early morning travel because it has you at your bed at the right time of day, usually. Leave in the morning, arrive in the evening. Plus, now that you can't stretch out across three seats to nap, who gets decent sleep on a plane? I ask you.
Travelers can book a YOTEL room for as little as four-hours. So it seems ideal for those times when you’ve just come
