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Jet Lag Almost Ruined My Cruise

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've traveled to Europe every summer for the past four years and I swear by my strategy for avoiding jet lag.

Jet lag is so frustrating when it hits you and it can ruin the first few days of any trip.

I won't lie. It's not easy to avoid a first day nap, but you'll be happier for the rest of your trip if you don't do that.

This meant the next day when I boarded my cruise ship on Silversea, I was functional and ready to do everything.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't go to sleep until local bedtime after arriving in Europe.
Keep moving all day to stay awake and avoid napping.
Take a shower as soon as you get to your hotel to reinvigorate yourself.
Use sunlight and coffee to help reset your internal clock.
Treat day one as a reset day, not a productive day.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Jet lag ruining the first few days of a tripFollow a two-step strategy to avoid napping and stay active on day one.
Temptation to nap after an overnight flightRemind yourself that napping resets your body clock the wrong way and leads to waking up at 2 or 3 a.m.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I avoid jet lag when traveling to Europe for a cruise?
QWhat is a proven strategy to adjust to local time after an overnight flight?
QHow can I maximize my cruise experience by managing jet lag?

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