If you like to fly to Paris, then you need to plan on how to handle the jet lag. There's nothing worse then arriving in CDG and dying to get to your hotel only to sleep the 1st day away. Don't do this! You paid way too much money to get there and you want to enjoy yourself. Here's a few of my best tips on how to fight the inevitable jet lag.
1.) Make sure your flight leaves the USA around 5 or 6 PM - maybe even later if you can get that flight. Most of the flights arrive in Paris around 7 AM. The evening flights are perfect because they will best match your normal sleep schedule.
The 1st thing the airlines will do is feed you dinner. After you eat, sleep. Try to sleep as long as you can, at least 6 hours of the 10 hour flight.
2.) If you can sleep 5 - 6 hours, you will wake up in time for breakfast. Try to eat a little something - it will re-boost your energy levels.
3.) Bring a neck rest, blanket and eye shades of some type. The neck rest will help keep you from slipping off the head rest. Trust me! It works, but spend a little more and go to Brookstone to buy a good one.
4.) If you're a light sleeper you may need ear plugs too. You can buy the inexpensive foam version from Walmart. You'll get a small package of them and you can use them in the hotel in case you're located on a busy Parisian street.
5.) Expect to drop off your bags at the hotel and go sight seeing. All the hotels are more than willing to keep your bags safe. Remember you paid too much just to arrive and sit. Plus - it's only 8 AM by the time you make it from the airport to your hotel. So go see the city.....it's gorgeous in the morning. Most Europeans DO NOT rise early, so the city will feel like you're own until 10:30 AM or so.
Take a walking tour to see the famous statues or stroll along the city streets. What ever you do, you'll have a great time....it's Paris after all!
1.) Make sure your flight leaves the USA around 5 or 6 PM - maybe even later if you can get that flight. Most of the flights arrive in Paris around 7 AM. The evening flights are perfect because they will best match your normal sleep schedule.
The 1st thing the airlines will do is feed you dinner. After you eat, sleep. Try to sleep as long as you can, at least 6 hours of the 10 hour flight.
2.) If you can sleep 5 - 6 hours, you will wake up in time for breakfast. Try to eat a little something - it will re-boost your energy levels.
3.) Bring a neck rest, blanket and eye shades of some type. The neck rest will help keep you from slipping off the head rest. Trust me! It works, but spend a little more and go to Brookstone to buy a good one.
4.) If you're a light sleeper you may need ear plugs too. You can buy the inexpensive foam version from Walmart. You'll get a small package of them and you can use them in the hotel in case you're located on a busy Parisian street.
5.) Expect to drop off your bags at the hotel and go sight seeing. All the hotels are more than willing to keep your bags safe. Remember you paid too much just to arrive and sit. Plus - it's only 8 AM by the time you make it from the airport to your hotel. So go see the city.....it's gorgeous in the morning. Most Europeans DO NOT rise early, so the city will feel like you're own until 10:30 AM or so.
Take a walking tour to see the famous statues or stroll along the city streets. What ever you do, you'll have a great time....it's Paris after all!
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