Taking a vacation can relieve a huge burden for you mentally and actually help you perform well in the future at work and home, but too many people head on vacation and come back disappointed or frustrated rather than relaxed and relieved. Here are some pointers to help you learn to enjoy the vacation and come back rejuvenated.
Plan Ahead Having things planned out before your trip can help relieve any stress that you may experience. Things to check before you go include the rules and regulations of flying. Make sure your back will fit and it is not overweight as it is intensely frustrating to have to pay an extra thirty bucks because your bag was two pounds over the limit. Know the safely rules and regulations of the country you are planning to fly to and if you are going foreign that your passport is in order so nothing goes wrong in transit.
The exact tips and helpful hints on how to best travel with your pet in the car will depend on the type of animal, but consider the following few tips for traveling with dogs in the car and adapt them to your pet if needed.
The very first helpful tip that travelers should try to remember is that if the dog or any other pet is not feeling well a long car ride will only make it worse. Before starting out on the trip, it may be helpful to make sure that the dog is not sick by taking them to your vet for a quick checkup and to get any additional vaccinations that may be required.
Next, you will want to devise a plan for how to restrain the dog while traveling in the car. Too often dogs and pets of any kind are left loose in the car, but this can pose a serious risk to the animal should a car accident occur, so while it may be a difficult challenge those dog owners who devise a way to secure their pet, either in a travel crate, vehicle pet barrier, or through a similar method will be grateful they did.
Proper planning for the trip with the pet included will likewise need to be made before embarking on the journey. Perhaps the most important preparation that will need to be made while traveling with a pet is to ensure that the hotels you are planning to stay at are pet friendly, as not all are.
Relax Puritan/Protestant mentalities have been the foundation of the U.S. The mentality insists that you always be working and producing but during your vacation you need to learn to relax and enjoy yourself. Step back and realize the benefits of doing nothing and not feeling any guilt about it. Do whatever you prefer to do. If you are an adventure seeker than plan fun activities into your trip. If you prefer to sleep then do so. It is your vacation and no one should tell you how to experience it. As you are enjoying your vacation make sure that you are present and don't hide behind the lens of a camera. Rather than creating photos to try and remember the experience you never had put down the camera and enjoy your vacation.
Unplug (at least a little) In this day and age it can very difficult to unplug from technology and reaching back to my previous point (your vacation, your rules) you can decide on how much you want to unplug. However, by unplugging you draw your focus to your surroundings and the experience you are having rather than on the virtual experience that you have every day of your life. Leave work back home and don't bring it with you. It is definitely ok not to think about work during your vacation so close your laptop and shut off the phone.
In addition, while it seems to be one of their favorite past times, owners should not allow their dog to stick their head out the windows while traveling at high speeds because the wind and particulates in the air have the ability to damage the dogs eyes, nose, and face. By following these few basic tips, a pet owner will be able to successfully and safely travel with their pet in tow.
Plan Ahead Having things planned out before your trip can help relieve any stress that you may experience. Things to check before you go include the rules and regulations of flying. Make sure your back will fit and it is not overweight as it is intensely frustrating to have to pay an extra thirty bucks because your bag was two pounds over the limit. Know the safely rules and regulations of the country you are planning to fly to and if you are going foreign that your passport is in order so nothing goes wrong in transit.
The exact tips and helpful hints on how to best travel with your pet in the car will depend on the type of animal, but consider the following few tips for traveling with dogs in the car and adapt them to your pet if needed.
The very first helpful tip that travelers should try to remember is that if the dog or any other pet is not feeling well a long car ride will only make it worse. Before starting out on the trip, it may be helpful to make sure that the dog is not sick by taking them to your vet for a quick checkup and to get any additional vaccinations that may be required.
Next, you will want to devise a plan for how to restrain the dog while traveling in the car. Too often dogs and pets of any kind are left loose in the car, but this can pose a serious risk to the animal should a car accident occur, so while it may be a difficult challenge those dog owners who devise a way to secure their pet, either in a travel crate, vehicle pet barrier, or through a similar method will be grateful they did.
Proper planning for the trip with the pet included will likewise need to be made before embarking on the journey. Perhaps the most important preparation that will need to be made while traveling with a pet is to ensure that the hotels you are planning to stay at are pet friendly, as not all are.
Relax Puritan/Protestant mentalities have been the foundation of the U.S. The mentality insists that you always be working and producing but during your vacation you need to learn to relax and enjoy yourself. Step back and realize the benefits of doing nothing and not feeling any guilt about it. Do whatever you prefer to do. If you are an adventure seeker than plan fun activities into your trip. If you prefer to sleep then do so. It is your vacation and no one should tell you how to experience it. As you are enjoying your vacation make sure that you are present and don't hide behind the lens of a camera. Rather than creating photos to try and remember the experience you never had put down the camera and enjoy your vacation.
Unplug (at least a little) In this day and age it can very difficult to unplug from technology and reaching back to my previous point (your vacation, your rules) you can decide on how much you want to unplug. However, by unplugging you draw your focus to your surroundings and the experience you are having rather than on the virtual experience that you have every day of your life. Leave work back home and don't bring it with you. It is definitely ok not to think about work during your vacation so close your laptop and shut off the phone.
In addition, while it seems to be one of their favorite past times, owners should not allow their dog to stick their head out the windows while traveling at high speeds because the wind and particulates in the air have the ability to damage the dogs eyes, nose, and face. By following these few basic tips, a pet owner will be able to successfully and safely travel with their pet in tow.
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