6 Tips for Living Well in a Hotel: Business Travel

Whether you are traveling to a new city or a new continent, the novelty that comes with spending the night in a hotel wears off pretty fast. Below are some tips from My Hotel Break that you can use to survive and even thrive, in hotels.

Going to breakfast

You are there for work, make sure you are in good form and try making the most out of it. 10 minutes is all you need on the first morning to hunt down where the breakfast is. Make this your daily routine until you go back home.

If you are in a super foreign country, you still need to go. Many are forced to skip their breakfast because they don’t leave enough. There are those who avoid the food because they assume it is going to be weird especially when there is a language barrier with the staff. This is a bad way to start your day. You shouldn’t listen to your fears; most breakfasts in 2–4-star hotels tend to be some type of buffet. This means you have many options to choose from. It is included in your price and it is going to be a great way to get the day started. You should never skip your breakfast.

Taking good earplugs

There are people who can easily go without earplugs, but sleep is important. There are countries where it is common to find hotels with karaoke floors that can be noisy. This is not a big problem when you have earplugs. All you have to do is put the earplugs in and you can sleep. You are going to be accustomed to most noises after a week or so and you won’t need to have your sleep aids. The first couple of nights are going to be uncomfortable, just bring your earplugs along.

Getting to know the area 

When you fly from the west to the east and you feel jet-lagged and arrive in the morning, you need something that is going to keep you up. There are a lot of interesting things about every city or town you travel to. It might not be Paris, but there is something unique about it. When you arrive at your destination, head to the room and leave your luggage. Take a bottle of water then go for a walk. You get a chance of knowing where you are and you get used to bright sunlight. This is good because it helps adjust your body’s circadian rhythm.

When visiting a hot country, your first walk around can be for grabbing a bottle of water preferably 5 liters. This means you can always remain hydrated and you don’t have to rely on the one liter you get from the hotel.

Finding a local supermarket

Different hotels have different policies. You need to take the time to know what their policy is. Some include bottled water, lunch, breakfast, and maybe a fruit in the evening. You most likely have your own schedule and that is going to dictate what you can do and what you can’t. You can decide to have a little more for your breakfast. Visit the local supermarket and check out what they have. You can pick up things you might need in the evening.

Try staying healthy

You might be tempted to eat out every meal, consume a lot of booze and pile on pounds when traveling. You need to stay healthy when you are on the road. Make sure you have breakfast, find a supermarket, and drink enough water. When you are traveling to a place with a different time zone, then you should drink water because it is a good way of getting over a jet lag. It will also help your bowel move from the old-time zone to the new time zone. It is also going to help with your eating pattern too. What goes inside your body is key.

When you stay on your own for long, it can get lonely, but there are some upsides. Many people complain that they don’t have enough time to themselves. Savor this moment. Your hotel room is a great place for writing, reading, and just pondering the world around you. You can also use that time to exercise. Even if it is a plank in the evening, a few sit-ups in the morning, or a jog around the areas, it is enough to make a difference in your body and mind.

It is much easier to stay healthy when you are in one place, like your hotel for a longer period than when you have to travel and stay for a night or two. It is all about putting in the effort. When you create time to stay healthy, you are going to do it. There are many exercises you can do in a hotel room without any equipment.

Making your own personal touches

You need to be comfortable being in a hotel for a week or even longer. Different people have different ways of feeling at home. some take their favorite tea when traveling. When you arrive, you can cover the sources of neon light – the computer, the TV, the fridge, and the router – using masking tape. This can help you get settled when traveling. There are people who even bring along their coffee grinder. Try something that you think can help no matter how small it seems.