Travel Tips!

Since I travel so often - I get asked quite frequently: How do you do it? With air travel so apparently uncomfortable these days, isn't it torture?

Well.. As much as I would like to be beamed to Bora Bora, I just can't.. That is why I've collected a list of my top ten travel MUSTS - to help everybody make their time in the sky a little more comfortable.

1. Don't skimp on First Class. Often enough, the difference between First Class and Steerage is only maybe a few thousand dollars. And have you ever taken a look behind the curtain and seen just how cramped together they keep people? All to save just a little bit of money... Is it worth it? To me it's not.

2. Have your luggage sent a head of time to your destination. There's nothing more annoying than having to wait for it.

3. Bring someone with you to deal with the airline people. Making sure they get it right sometimes can be a hassle. Also, your assistant can carry anything you bring or buy.

4. Always have a car waiting for you when you arrive. I've had to wait for a taxi before - standing in a line! Not fun!

5. Use a private jet whenever you can. It's nice to have a bed now and then. Especially on extra long flights. I never fly commercial to the south pacific - just to avoid the taxi plane to my island destination. I've done it - and it's HELL.

6. When flying commercial - have your needs in writing to the airline staff. Flying private, this is a given. But in commercial, you never know when they try to wake you to ask what you want to eat. You may be dieting/fasting and this questioning can easily be avoided.

7. For sleeplessness, I prefer Lunexor. I'm told it's one of the most powerful sleeping tablets on the market.

10. Finally.. Allow at least two weeks on both legs for Jet Lag. Time differences can really put one out of balance - and everyone should take it easy on you for at least two weeks. Be good to yourself!