Advice For Travelers Afraid to Fly

A lot of people are afraid to fly on an airplane. Though the exact reasons for this can vary from fear of giving up control to claustrophobia to not having a strong understanding of how airplanes can actually remain in the air, this article will give you a few bits of advice on how you can manage a fear of flying.
In this day and age air travel is becoming incredibly common. Quick business flights to far-off cities or a welcomed vacation to romantic and thrilling locales are normal and air travel is the fastest way to get from point A to point B. However some people are scared of flying or experience a type of phobia or anxiety about air travel, much like others experience as panic attacks while they drive or sleeping panic attacks.

It is important to realize that a fear of flying (also called aerophobia) may not simply have it's root in the actual fear of flying itself, but it could be many other things. While some people might be afraid of the extreme altitude and what it would be like to fall from such a height, others might find that the claustrophobic environment is what sends them over the edge. Others might have control issues trusting the pilot to fly the plane safely, while reports of recent plane crashes might put others on edge. Someone could be afraid to fly for literally countless reasons.

What sorts of advice can a person take to heart to make flying a more enjoyable thing?

First, find out where exactly your fear of flying is coming from and what sets it off. Do you know what caused this phobia to develop? Could it be something stressful or traumatic that happened when you were a child? It helps to know as much about your fear as possible so that you can be better equipped to handling it and moving past it and overcome the anxiety you face when you fly.

If you think that knowing more about the mechanics of flight, then by all means do that. Not knowing how airplanes work and why they can even fly in the first place can cause panic to some, so learning about them can be helpful. Try to locate books or other media that can explain how it all works in plain English.

Find a support group. Maybe you can turn to your friends and family, if you feel that they will understand and offer you support. Also look into internet forums and message boards where you can connect with others, share your experiences, and learn new techniques to manage anxiety. If you have some money to spend you can also look into professional therapy in your area.

Remember that you're not alone. Others out there suffer from a fear of flying. A lot of them have mastered the problem and now enjoy fear-free flying. Flying should be a fun and rewarding experience that takes you to far off places. And it will be after you put your fear of flying behind you!

6 Tips For Travel

Have you been on a vacation lately? If not, why not? Everyone needs to get away a few times a year. It doesn't matter what you do. Not taking some time off from where you work can lead to a very unhappy you. It will make you not want to be at your job. It will put you in a bad mood when you realize that you have not had a break in a very long time.

When you finally do decide to take that much needed time off, the following tips can make your vacation a lot less stressful and much more relaxing. After all, a vacation's whole purpose is for you to recharge your batteries. The less things you have to worry about during the time off you have, the more enjoyable your time away will be.

1) Make sure your reservation is intact. There is nothing more stressful than getting to where you are staying only to find out there is no reservation for you. Call the place you are staying at least a week ahead of time to make sure all is in order.

2) Decide which credit cards you will be taking with you to use. If you have many credit cards, do not take them all with you. If for some reason you lose one or they get stolen, you will only have to deal with the ones you know that you brought. By limiting the cards you bring, you limit having to remember every card that you have.

3) Get travelers checks to pay for the all inclusive fee. This will diminish the amount of cash you have to carry. IF they get stolen or you somehow lose them, you can get more. If you have cash there is no replacing that. Just be sure to keep the travelers checks separate from the the form with their serial numbers on them.

4) Book your flight so you can be at your resort in the morning. The resort will let you use all of the facilities while you wait for your room to be ready. You will get a whole day in the sun by doing this.

5) Carry a backpack or something similar. Put a swimsuit in there and a change of clothes. You never know when that airlines will lose your luggage. This way you have a day to wait if you luggage gets to the wrong destination.

6) Bring tip money. A little tipping here and there will go a long way. The staff will be very appreciative and you will be surprised at how much better the service you get will be. Remember, always be nice to the bartenders. If they don't like you, they will try and not serve you. Besides, your on vacation. Be nice and people will be nice to you.

If you follow the 6 tips you will be on your way to a stress free start to a well deserved vacation full of fun and relaxation.