Keeping Up With Wellness Challenges During Summer Vacation

What’s your idea of the perfect vacation? Whether you like the sound of a family round trip, a big city destination or anywhere in between, planning a trip can be hectic. With the right mindset—and the support of Haleon’s trusted brands—you can keep from getting overwhelmed and focus on making the most of your summer travels.

As you’re packing your bags, make sure you’re keeping your wellness in focus. Not only will it help you be better prepared for your travels, but feeling good will also make it much easier to enjoy your trip. Here are a few ways you can prepare for and overcome the different challenges that travel can throw at you.

Common Wellness Challenges of Travel

We can’t prepare for all the challenges of travel, but preparing for common challenges can help make the road much smoother. Here are a few common issues that people can face on summer vacation—along with the simple steps you can take to overcome them.

1. Dehydration

One thing that’s easy to overlook during our travels is staying properly hydrated. It’s far too easy to skip water or other hydrating drinks and instead choose sugary, caffeinated beverages that can leave us feeling worse. Don’t let dehydration sneak up on you during your travels!

One of the best ways to battle dehydration is by keeping a reusable water bottle on hand—something that fits easily into a cup holder or is easy to carry with you. Another good option is to carry some electrolyte packets on hand in case you or a travel partner starts feeling the effects of dehydration.

2. Aches & Pains

People tend to push themselves a little more when they travel—time is limited, and you’ve got to get out and see it all. If you frequently find yourself experiencing pain and soreness while traveling, try packing a heating pad in your bag to help ease your soreness after a long day.

If you want to add a little extra insurance for any pain or soreness you might experience, make sure you pack the powerful pain relief of Advil Dual Action. Its combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen provides 8 hours of powerful relief. Go ahead: Challenge that expert hiking trail!

3. Bad Sleep Quality

New environments can make it difficult to get a good night of sleep. Don’t let a change of routine leave you too tired to enjoy your adventures! Try easing off the amount of caffeine you drink during your travels—bring some herbal or Chamomile tea to help give you a drink to wind down. Think about investing in ear plugs, an eye mask or a portable white noise machine to help create an environment that’ll help you relax and get to sleep.

4. Minor Cuts & Scrapes

Accidents happen, and they can go from minor to a bigger problem if you aren’t prepared. Rather than frantically searching for a late-night drug store in an unfamiliar location, pack an easy “care bag” with your toiletries. Include items like bandages, gauze, aloe vera, alcohol wipes and anything else you think you might need to address cuts, bumps and bruises. We all know the saying: “It’s better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.”

5. Energy & Immune Support

With all of the extra activities travel brings, it's important to stay on top of our wellness routines. Make sure to bring healthy, filling snacks like fruit and nuts, especially if you’re taking a road trip—there isn’t much worse than being 100 miles outside of town and hearing your stomach rumbling. Don’t forget to get some fresh, healthy options when eating meals during your travels. Burgers and fries every day might taste great, but swapping in a salad can help keep your gut happy.

If you are looking for the perfect travel buddy, try some Emergen-C Immune+ Crystals. Now with vitamin D to support your immune system*, Emergen-C tastes great and doesn’t need any water. If you’re worried about getting the right nutrition, travel with Centrum MultiGummies Adults. Each gummy is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins to help support daily energy needs.*

Don’t let these challenges throw a wrench in your summer vacation! With these tips and trusted products from the teams at Haleon, you’ll be making the most of any traveling you do this season.