If the goal of a vacation is to feel better, why are nasty injuries, icky infections, and added pounds such common souvenirs? As the best tour company in Zanzibar, we want you to enjoy every bit of your adventure and still return home in one piece. With this ultimate prevention trip planner, you will stay safe and healthy throughout your journey.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Pack your First Aid Kit
Pharmacist Laura Mandos suggests including these essentials in your travel bag:
- Bandages and Neosporin: For minor cuts. For larger injuries, bring medical tape and gauze.
- Saline Solution: Use this as a sterile wash if the local water is not safe for cleaning wounds.
- Hydrocortisone Cream: Provides topical relief for poison ivy, oak, or insect stings.
- Benadryl: Essential for allergic reactions; in a pinch, it can also double as a sleep aid.
- Imodium: Your go-to solution for diarrhea (for a simple upset stomach, try ginger ale).
Check your Health Insurance
Not all medical insurance covers travel abroad. A medical evacuation from a remote area could cost you $10,000 or more. Before you head to Zanzibar, check your policy or consider buying a supplemental travel insurance plan.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE
Get in the Sleep Zone
Travel exhaustion is real. Dr. Graham from the University of California offers these tips to reset your body:
- Do take Melatonin: It helps reset your internal clock. If flying east, take it an hour before bedtime once you arrive.
- Do NOT order a Bloody Mary: Alcohol on a plane might help you fall asleep, but it disrupts the quality of your rest and leaves you more dehydrated.
- Do NOT hit the sack immediately: No matter how tired you feel, try to stay awake until the local bedtime. If you must nap, keep it under two hours.
Get out your Sunscreen
For adequate protection in the Zanzibar sun, you need to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours. Vanity Alert: Don’t forget the thin skin on the top of your hands—it’s a prime target for age spots!
Your safety and health are our priority. As the best tour company in Zanzibar, we ensure our tours are conducted with the highest standards of care.
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