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Travelling can be exciting, but long journeys, airport stress, disrupted routines and poor sleep can quickly impact your wellbeing. Whether you are travelling for business, a city break or a long haul holiday, small self care rituals can help you feel calmer, more energised and more balanced throughout your journey.
From better sleep and hydration to aromatherapy Mood Mists and travel friendly essential oils, discover 10 mindful travel tips from wellness experts to help support relaxation, energy and wellbeing on the go.
Going on holiday soon? From delayed flights to lost luggage and everything in between, it can be easy to forget to take care of yourself and prioritise your wellbeing over the highs, lows and woes of travelling.
Your wellbeing should always be your priority, especially when journeying through time zones and exploring new places. It takes only very simple self care practices for a healthy and happy mind and body, even with a hectic travel schedule.
Our panel of beauty and wellness experts share their travel hacks, top tips and the items they cannot leave home without.
“Take plenty of water on your flight, but do not guzzle it. Slow sips throughout the flight will keep you hydrated. Drinking a whole one litre bottle will keep you going to the bathroom.”
“During long haul flights, my airways often tend to feel blocked and irritated due to the strong air conditioning levels. I love the Support Breathe Roller Ball. It is a perfect on the go size aromatherapy oil including eucalyptus and peppermint oils. I place a couple of swipes across the tip of my eye mask before napping on the plane, which really aids in a comfortable sleep.”
“Never leave home without breakfast if you are travelling and know in advance that you will not eat for hours. At least give yourself a good start. Airport food is better than it was, but not always!”
“I always travel with our Miniature Bath & Shower Oil Collection. I have used the oils since the 90s. It is my first aid kit for travelling.”
“Revive Morning Bath & Shower Oil makes me feel alive and kicking.”
“The Revive Evening Bath & Shower Oil gets me revived enough for dinner, a second wind, without keeping me awake.”
“The Essential Bath & Shower Oils: these little vials of joy are a must for obvious reasons. Small, easy to pack, concentrated and a little bit of luxury for face and body wherever you are staying.”
Whether you are moving through airport queues, resetting after a long journey or creating a moment of calm in a hotel room, Aromatherapy Associates Mood Mists make wellbeing easier to carry with you.
An uplifting mist hand blended with Grapefruit, Juniper Berry and Rosemary to awaken the senses and refresh your surroundings when travel leaves you feeling tired.
A calming mist hand blended with Camomile, Petitgrain and Frankincense to help create a more composed atmosphere during stressful travel moments.
“I always travel with my De Stress Muscle Gel to avoid any muscle aches during and after travel. I also do a mindfulness meditation before travelling. It gets me into a calm and relaxed space to deal with whatever happens during my travels.”
Terrence The Teacher, Mindfulness Expert
“Be clear about your expectations from your holiday and if you are travelling with people be upfront with each other about what is important for you. Honesty creates clarity and avoids resentments from unfulfilled expectations.”
Jonathan Ward, Wellness Expert
“I love to dress in really nice soft things. Soft underwear and nice socks are essential. I will also take a lovely soft scarf and sprinkle Support Breathe Essential Oil onto it before take off.”
Melissa Hemsley, Passionate Cook and Entrepreneur
“Buy a Travel List pad. Tick and highlight what you need. This pad centres the mind and it is under a tenner, plus it lasts for years.”
Beatrice Aidin, Award Winning Freelance Journalist
“Write a list of what you are going to pack. It makes outfit planning so much easier.”
Rae Feather, Fashion and Accessories Designer
“I always start packing a few days in advance, so I can edit the selection just before I go but still be sure I have got everything I need.”
Claire Irvin, Head of Travel Editorial at The Telegraph
“Hydrating and protecting my skin is my top priority, especially when I have been flying. I love the Pro Calm Face Oil by Aromatherapy Associates. It boosts hydration, the scent of rose oil is absolutely divine and it is a joy to use.”
Annalise Fard, Director of Beauty at Harrods
“I always take headphones because I can get quite anxious when travelling, so I line up lots of podcasts ready to go.”
Melissa Hemsley, Passionate Cook and Entrepreneur
“Take a pack of cards. I never go on holiday without a pack of cards. Hours of fun and giggles can be had learning and perfecting a game of cards.”
Nicola Addison, Fitness Expert
“Things like bank accounts, travel insurance phone number, passport number and even where you are staying, write these details down and leave them with someone back home. It is good to have a backup.”
Yvonne Wake, Health Nutritionist, Wellbeing and Lifestyle Coach
“Keep your hand luggage or carry on bags small. Having less weight to carry around minimises strain on your body.”
Terrence The Teacher, Mindfulness Expert
“Rolling is the only way to pack when short on space and when you want to keep things crease free.”
Claire Irvin, Head of Travel Editorial at The Telegraph
“I always bring a notebook with me onboard. I often come up with designs or ideas on a flight. No phones, no distractions. It gives one time to think.”
Rae Feather, Fashion and Accessories Designer
“I always adjust my watch as soon as I get on the flight to my destination time. I enjoy the time in the sky as it allows me to have a little thinking time.”
Greg Davis, Managing Director of Aromatherapy Associates
“Creating clear boundaries around your time and your expectations is the most self compassionate thing you can do for yourself. Remember that it is okay to take time for yourself while you are away.”
“While travelling, make use of mindful moments when things get tense or stressful. This only needs to take two or three minutes. Tune into your thoughts, feelings and impulses. Focus on your breathing and gently expand your awareness to your body and your breath.”
Jonathan Ward, Wellness Expert
Whether it is business or pleasure, use these tips to support your wellbeing on the go. Pack small rituals that help you feel rested, calm, refreshed and ready to enjoy the journey.
Shop Mood Mists Shop Bath and Shower Oils Shop De Stress Shop Revive
Travel friendly aromatherapy products include roller balls, miniature bath and shower oils, essential oil blends and Mood Mists that can be used to refresh your surroundings while away from home.
Spray a Mood Mist lightly into the air around you, onto clothing or soft furnishings, then pause and breathe deeply to turn a stressful travel moment into a simple wellbeing ritual.
Revive Morning Mood Mist is the strongest fit for tired mornings, jet lagged starts and moments when you want a brighter, more energised aromatic ritual.
De Stress Mind Mood Mist is best suited to moments when you want calm, focus and clarity during busy or stressful parts of travelling.
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