In it for the long haul

Avoid caffeine, sugary drinks and alcohol before and during the flight

This one is pretty obvious. With alcohol being a diuretic, you’re not only more likely to be getting up to go to the toilet every five minutes, you’ll also get dehydrated quickly. Sugary drinks also keep you awake just as much as coffee so it’s always best to stick to water or juice while you’re in the sky. Try to resist that glass of champagne in the departure lounge too, as drinking before and after the flight can increase your symptoms of jetlag.

This is also a basic one but very easily forgotten. Upon boarding your flight, adjust your watch, smartphone and other gadgets to the time zone of your arrival destination. This will put you in the mind frame of adjusting to the correct time and doing activities on the plane accordingly. For example, if its 1pm local time, a seven-hour nap probably isn’t the best thing to do. Adjust your mealtimes too but the airline will most likely serve food in line with this. Remember, jet lag affects your appetite as well as your sleeping pattern so try not to skip meals. Oh, and turn off your alarm. There’s nothing worse than a rude awakening by your regular ‘get up for work’ alarm at ridiculous-o’clock in the morning while you’re trying to get some shut-eye on the plane.

Synchronise your watch

This is also a basic one but very easily forgotten. Upon boarding your flight, adjust your watch, smartphone and other gadgets to the time zone of your arrival destination. This will put you in the mind frame of adjusting to the correct time and doing activities on the plane accordingly. For example, if its 1pm local time, a seven-hour nap probably isn’t the best thing to do. Adjust your mealtimes too but the airline will most likely serve food in line with this. Remember, jet lag affects your appetite as well as your sleeping pattern so try not to skip meals. Oh, and turn off your alarm. There’s nothing worse than a rude awakening by your regular ‘get up for work’ alarm at ridiculous-o’clock in the morning while you’re trying to get some shut-eye on the plane.

Plan ahead

Organisation is the key to life and that’s no exception when it comes to long-haul flights. But rest assured – that’s where Winged Boots comes in! Supplying you with peace of mind from the moment you book to the moment you board, our personal travel managers will handle your flights, check-in, boarding passes and everything in between. When you’re travelling, stress definitely contributes to jetlag – the pounding headaches that stop you from sleeping, the elevated heart rate from rushing through departures – who needs it? Give Winged Boots a call today and let us do all the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.

We wouldn’t be Winged Boots if we didn’t fill you in on the best hotels where you can get jetlag massages. Be pampered, relaxed and rejuvenated as professional therapists eliminate the stress of travelling with just one touch of their healing hands.

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai - Stress Relief Massage

Choose between a 60 or 90-minute massage that’s designed to relieve tired muscles by using firm pressure and essential oils. This is perfect if your body has gone to sleep after sitting down for long periods of time.

Sound like a bit of you? Check out the hotel here.

Paresa Resort Phuket - Jetlag Legs

This special massage package was created by the team at Paresa for the ultimate indulgence after a lengthy flight. Jetlag legs strives to improve blood circulation, remove toxins, reduce swelling and alleviate sore muscles. It wouldn’t be a Thai massage without a foot rub, combined with reflexology to assure you’re walking light for the rest of your holiday.

If this is right up your street, see what else this incredible resort has to offer.

Bellagio Las Vegas - Traveller's Recovery

Spend 80 luxurious minutes having your body lathered with essential oils that are designed to eliminate stress, inflammation and restore your body’s natural balance after a long journey. Your therapist then follows this with a full body massage with your desired amount of pressure that promises you to be feeling like a million dollars in no time.

A stay at Bellagio will blow your mind – don’t believe us? See for yourself.

Get a rub-down

We wouldn’t be Winged Boots if we didn’t fill you in on the best hotels where you can get jetlag massages. Be pampered, relaxed and rejuvenated as professional therapists eliminate the stress of travelling with just one touch of their healing hands.

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai - Stress Relief Massage

Choose between a 60 or 90-minute massage that’s designed to relieve tired muscles by using firm pressure and essential oils. This is perfect if your body has gone to sleep after sitting down for long periods of time.

Sound like a bit of you? Check out the hotel here.

Paresa Resort Phuket - Jetlag Legs

This special massage package was created by the team at Paresa for the ultimate indulgence after a lengthy flight. Jetlag legs strives to improve blood circulation, remove toxins, reduce swelling and alleviate sore muscles. It wouldn’t be a Thai massage without a foot rub, combined with reflexology to assure you’re walking light for the rest of your holiday.

If this is right up your street, see what else this incredible resort has to offer.

Bellagio Las Vegas - Traveller's Recovery

Spend 80 luxurious minutes having your body lathered with essential oils that are designed to eliminate stress, inflammation and restore your body’s natural balance after a long journey. Your therapist then follows this with a full body massage with your desired amount of pressure that promises you to be feeling like a million dollars in no time.

A stay at Bellagio will blow your mind – don’t believe us? See for yourself.

Lavender is your new best friend

Has jetlag got you tossing and turning in your hotel room? Staring at the ceiling and not being able to relax is frustrating at best and you just know that all those plans you’ve made for the day ahead are going to be ruined by your lack of sleep. Us at Winged Boots feel your pain but one handy travel essential will have you feeling calm and falling into a deep slumber. Lavender spray usually comes in small bottles of 100 millilitres of less, making it perfect for slotting into your hand luggage. A few sprays on your pillow and around the area of your hotel bed will unwind and relax you in no time. Check out our Winged Boots Wisdom of our top picks of lavender-based products:

This Works - Deep Sleep Pillow Talk (£20)

This set comes with two excellent products: Stress Less and Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. Stress Less is perfect for those who get a bit anxious while flying, designed to steady the nerves with the help of essential oils such as chamomile, eucalyptus and lavender, of course. It comes in a rollerball that applies directly onto the skin, such as the wrists or temples and reduces insomnia and soothes any tension you may be feeling. The Deep Sleep Pillow Spray ensures a rest that’s out of this world, allowing you to wake up the next morning feeling as refreshed as can be.

The White Company - White Lavender Pillow Mist (£15)

Pure lavender is expertly blended with aromatic basil and Sicilian lemon to create the most beautiful scent that will send you in to a hypnotic slumber. The best part? It doubles as an air and linen freshener! Just a few spritzes and the delicious smell will fill your hotel suite with pure bliss all throughout the day.

Lush - Sleepy Lotion (£13.95)

Okay, so this one isn’t a spray but it definitely works wonders – trust us. Lather this sweet-smelling body lotion on after a long bath, put on your pyjamas and feel the magic of relaxation take over your body. Combining organic cocoa butter with lavender water and almond oil, this all-natural product will be your travel companion for evermore.

Has jetlag got you tossing and turning in your hotel room? Staring at the ceiling and not being able to relax is frustrating at best and you just know that all those plans you’ve made for the day ahead are going to be ruined by your lack of sleep. Us at Winged Boots feel your pain but one handy travel essential will have you feeling calm and falling into a deep slumber. Lavender spray usually comes in small bottles of 100 millilitres of less, making it perfect for slotting into your hand luggage. A few sprays on your pillow and around the area of your hotel bed will unwind and relax you in no time. Check out our Winged Boots Wisdom of our top picks of lavender-based products:

This Works - Deep Sleep Pillow Talk (£20)

This set comes with two excellent products: Stress Less and Deep Sleep Pillow Spray. Stress Less is perfect for those who get a bit anxious while flying, designed to steady the nerves with the help of essential oils such as chamomile, eucalyptus and lavender, of course. It comes in a rollerball that applies directly onto the skin, such as the wrists or temples and reduces insomnia and soothes any tension you may be feeling. The Deep Sleep Pillow Spray ensures a rest that’s out of this world, allowing you to wake up the next morning feeling as refreshed as can be.

The White Company - White Lavender Pillow Mist (£15)

Pure lavender is expertly blended with aromatic basil and Sicilian lemon to create the most beautiful scent that will send you in to a hypnotic slumber. The best part? It doubles as an air and linen freshener! Just a few spritzes and the delicious smell will fill your hotel suite with pure bliss all throughout the day.

Lush - Sleepy Lotion (£13.95)

Okay, so this one isn’t a spray but it definitely works wonders – trust us. Lather this sweet-smelling body lotion on after a long bath, put on your pyjamas and feel the magic of relaxation take over your body. Combining organic cocoa butter with lavender water and almond oil, this all-natural product will be your travel companion for evermore.