Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Joyce]

My hubby is planning to retire next year. We were discussing it the other night, though wish he would have discussed earlier in the day & not at 10 o'clock at night when my befuddled brain couldn't cope. Anyway in the midst of discussion I said Well no more big holidays, I can't cope with any more long haul flights He looked so disappointed! I would truly love to see more places in the world. Maybe it was because we did Florida in 2011 & Bahamas in 2012. I'm not too bad going, but it's the coming back which kills me. I even looked up some places and they appear to be changing to the Dreamliner planes, which didn't help! I think he would love to have at least one more big holiday, whilst still young enough to enjoy it.

How do you cope?  Last two times I was a wreck coming home, full of angst etc. If I could have got off mid-atlantic, I would have. It will be a big birthday for hubby next year and if he wants to go somewhere fancy I'd love to be OK with it. Have to say I've been dropping hints that we should stay at home & celebrate somewhere nice with family.

[honeybun]

I am the wrong one to ask as I know I just could not cope.  Perhaps you could compromise and do a tour of Europe instead of a long haul flight. Hubby might be happy with that and you would maybe cope better.


Honeyb
X

[Joyce]

Think only way I could cope is if we went 1st class with a bed!  We upgraded to premium economy last year, but made no difference. Lottery win would help. 

[Limpy]

Business Class might be worth considering, not as dear as first but so much better than economy.

We had about 10 years of travelling to New Zealand and back.
Business class made a massive difference, well worth the money.
Lots of little things; easier checkin, less of a queue for security checking, quiet lounges with food and drink, priority boarding, better food on plane

Makes a big difference

[ann123]

I really struggled last year coming back from Aus.
Only thing I can suggest is stop overs. Or how about cruising?

[Clovie]

Cubagirl, we do Florida a lot, we go most years.
I love flying. What is it about coming back, the journey back you don't like?
is it because you don't or can't sleep?

Have you tried taking anything to help you nod off, even if its for a short while?
I don't sleep well coming back as its not very comfy is it, but I used melatonin this year and fell asleep about 15 minutes into 'Wreck It Ralph' movie - seems I didn't miss a lot 

If you KNOW you're not going to sleep why not plan around it and load up some movies to watch, or check out beforehand which movies are going to be showing on the plane and plan your night, get some treats to eat get as comfy as you can with pillows etc and who knows, you might just nod off as you're not actively trying to?

I can't wait to go back to Florida this coming Feb!! I lurrvvee Florida. Did you go to Orlando? Or were you elsewhere? 

[Joyce]

I just get so uncomfortable & agitated. I'm like a baby who needs to sleep, but won't give in. An odd description, but that's how it feels.  Used Rescue Remedy last year, no use at all.  Tried movies, music but they just irritate me even more. I'm the same at home. For some reason just can't nod off. Grrrr

Orlando x 3  Clovie. 1996 & 1998 when our kids were old enough to appreciate it. Then again in 2011. Some late money from my mum's estate took DD, her partner, their daughter, DS, his partner, hubby & I to Disney All Stars. I could have saved the money, but decided my mum would have wanted us to have the time of our lives. Made up a diary for granddaughter with pictures of characters so she could get autographs and add photos later.  Doubt we'll be back, but pretty sure DD & DS will go again one day.

[Clovie]

ahhh, I see your issues then, I know what you mean about music being annoying if you're not in the mood for it... I just wish teleporters would be invented.

On the other matter, its nice to say "hi!" to another Orlando fan!!! 
Our youngest boy is still 11, so we have excuses to go back  , not that you need an excuse as Disney, as you'll know, has things for all ages!  Walt designed it to be for everyone eh?   

[Joyce]

Amazing! Best ride for me was in Hogwarts castle. Though doubt son & his partner would agree. They like the big roller coasters at Universal. I hate roller coasters!

[Clovie]

Amazing! Best ride for me was in Hogwarts castle. Though doubt son & his partner would agree. They like the big roller coasters at Universal. I hate roller coasters!

Oooh I loved that - but I came off as sick as a dog  , Made me laugh how in front of the casdtle near the ride exit all the benches were full of people sat silent with green faces!!! 

And I LOVE the big coasters!!!
but was strangely terrified - and I mean TERRIFIED of tower Of terror, have done the chicken exit on that ride a couple of times in the past ( I know exactly where it is, and where it comes out!  )

[Pennyfarthing]

I don't even try.  I know that I can cope with flights up to about 4 hours.  Beyond that I would not be a happy bunny. 

[littleminnie]

Business Class is the answer CG, your seat can go into a bed. A couple glasses of free wine, a meal then sleep. It's always quicker coming back too.

[Rose]

Hi Cg, living in Oz and still having two kids in Ireland plus grandchildren  I just have to grin and bear long haul flights or else. I wear flight socks (a must) then take a sleeping tablet after they give you your meal or they will wake you up to give it to you  then I put in ear plugs, and put on eye mask and if I'm lucky I get at least 7 hrs sleep. The flight from here to Singapore is 7 hrs and then the one to London is 14! so I usually try to sleep on the longer one. One of those neck pillows is great too. Wear really comfy clothes. I occupy myself with some of the movies that are foreign and usually better than the normal fare. I hate flying and wish I could afford the seats with beds but as it's so expensive already, there is no fear of that.

[Joyce]

Such a long journey. My brother & SIL know how that one feels. I thought sleeping tablets were a big no-no though. 

Business class, oh how I wish. My son's GF has got sleeping down to a fine art. She can sleep literally anywhere. She slept practically whole way to/from Florida.

[Ju Ju]

Look at www.stopjetlag.com. Requires effort, but it works.

After my husband retired, very stressed, and after my sister died aged 50, we travelled to NZ and OZ for 6 months, most of the time camping. IBS and camping do not go together very well, but most of the time I coped. Worth it though as I saw the stress falling away from my husband. Would never go away for so long and would now do it in more luxury. We came back with a better appreciation of what we have here, family, friends, countryside and history.