Summer Travel Health Tips: How to Stay Well on the Go
Summer is the season of adventure — whether you’re exploring sunny shores abroad or planning a quiet weekend in the Irish countryside. But with changing climates, hectic travel days, and unfamiliar routines, our health can sometimes take a back seat. Here are some simple but effective tips to help you feel your best while you’re on the move this summer.
1. Support Your Immune System Before You Travel
Long journeys, airports, and unfamiliar environments can test your immune defences. In the days before you leave, focus on consistent sleep, eating nutrient-rich foods, and staying hydrated. These basics make a big difference in helping your body resist common bugs picked up on the go.
2. Beat Jet Lag Before It Starts
If you’re heading somewhere with a different time zone, try to adjust your sleep and meal times a day or two before departure. On the plane, stay hydrated and avoid too much caffeine or alcohol. Exposure to natural daylight on arrival also helps your body reset its internal clock faster.
3. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Between dry airplane air, warm weather, and travel activities, dehydration can sneak up on you. Carry a reusable water bottle, sip regularly, and consider adding a rehydration sachet during long or hot travel days.
4. Eat Smart While Travelling
Travel can sometimes disrupt digestion — think rushed meals, unfamiliar ingredients, or airport snacks. Try to stick to your regular eating schedule when possible, and pack some reliable snacks like oat bars, nuts, or dried fruit. Keep hand sanitiser handy before meals.
5. Pack Your Essentials Wisely
Don’t wait until you're unwell to realise what you forgot to bring. Build a small travel health kit with basics like plasters, antihistamines, motion sickness relief, and any personal medications. Include travel-friendly skincare and sunscreen to protect your skin wherever you go.
Staying well on holiday doesn’t need to be complicated. With a little preparation and the right habits, you’ll be free to focus on enjoying your trip and making memories — not managing health hiccups. Safe travels!