Most people need at least two to three quarts of liquid per day, and more in hot weather or with sweating and exercise. If you drink more than this, add some electrolyte solution, such as Emergen-C packets, to your water. Almost all commercially prepared drinks are high in sugar and are not a substitute for the healing benefits of water. Sun and salt are dehydrating, so balance your need between salt and water. Avoid drinking water that has been in sun-heated plastic containers so as to not consume plastic chemicals. See Chapter 7 of The Staying Healthy Shopper's Guide for more info on Water.

For dry skin, carry and use nourishing, natural body lotion (great after your bath). While enjoying the sun and outdoors, protect yourself from overexposure to sunlight by wearing a hat and using natural sunscreens without excessive chemicals. Carry Aloe Vera gel for overexposure. The cooling and healing gel will soothe any sunburn. For clothing, cotton is best since it breathes and energy moves through it. The synthetics are easy to wash but the chemicals and lack of ventilation are possible problems. Have layers of clothes to wear to protect you from ticks, poison plants, scratches, and from overexposure. Also, take good sunglasses since excessive sunlight can cause headaches and dehydration.

Monitor your progress to see what's most effective and most pleasurable. Then, when you get back home, you can incorporate these new activity habits. When traveling for business, be sure to exercise to clear your mind and body. Aerobic activity is important for keeping the heart strong and healthy.

Get plenty of refreshing activities – hiking, biking, and swimming--in these hotter months. Even short bursts of healing aerobic activity can de-stress and dump toxins through your sweat equity. Breathing is a most necessary component to health. Pay attention regularly to your breath and your state of stress.

Also, be sure to wash all produce before you eat it. (See article for more ideas.) Avoid excessively salty foods and alcohol when on airplane trips as they cause further dehydration. Bear in mind that too much sugar can also may weaken your immunity and put you at greater risk of infection.

Also, make fresh choices, such as grapes, watermelon, apples and further fresh fruits. Pack your foods separately in Ziploc bags, then place in your cooler. Sandwiches and other finger foods like cut vegetables and dip are easy. Make your sandwiches fresh once you arrive and keep the spreads and fixings on ice. Even if you're just carrying healthy snacks in a purse or backpack, you can include a pack of "blue ice" that will safeguard your food and avoid mess. By not mixing ingredients in advance, you'll keep the spoilage to a minimum. 

Be aware of vacation burnout. You don't need to see every attraction or experience everything a new place has to offer to have a fulfilling trip. Build some time into every day for rest and replenishment. This might entail letting yourself just sit for awhile watching the clouds, the surf, listening to music, or reading a good book. Try being a wave or becoming the sky. I love an affirmation used for relaxation when I lie down, especially in a meadow, "My mind is the sky, and the clouds are my thoughts; I just watch them float by."

Consider carrying a small first aid kit. Available at camping stores, they are compact and easy to use. "Don't be scared, be prepared." If you already know how to use homeopathy, the homeopathic home kits are very practical.

Shared oxygen/air space is also a challenge. You can take an aromatherapy spray (that won't chemically violate others air), such as rose water to make a protective aroma barrier around yourself when journeying in public.

Store your supplements out of the sun or in the cooler. Herbs like Siberian ginseng may also help you deal with the stress of travel. When traveling across time zones, melatonin taken at your new bedtime can help reset your biologic time clock. Even low doses can be effective, so easy does it. The Emergen-C packets with extra B-vitamins and minerals are also very helpful for travel and exercise replenishment. Put a pack in your water.

Another nutritional aid is flaxseed oil liquid or capsules; keep in a cool, dark place if not refrigerated. If you become excessively dry, take a few caps or a tablespoon twice daily, as this will give your body the right lubrication.

• Leave no trash trace, and carry a recyclable garbage bag. Compact and nutritious nuts and seeds or 'trail mixes' are good for hiking. However, watch out for trail mixes that are too high in sugars such as chocolate pieces and excess dried fruits. You can fortify your trail mixes by adding extra of your favorite nuts and seeds.

• Bug proof your vacation. Be prepared. Check out the new, non-chemical bug repellants before you begin your nature journeys and make sure you can tolerate the aroma and that it prevents the types of bites and stings you might encounter. Be aware of other creatures such as ticks, bees, or snakes--they live here too! Inform yourself about how to avoid problems, such as Lyme Disease. Take info on who to call or where to go if anything does happen. If you do get stung, the ice in the cooler is one of your best instant healers; also carry some fresh aloe leaves in the cooler and soothe your sun exposure.

• For all activities, practice safety. Make sure you have life jackets for water play, and that they are up to safety standards. Children and seniors should be watched by a qualified swimmer who has had some training in prevention and in what to do if something should happen. Use common sense for any hazards you encounter, and above all, have fun.

• Prepare your home before you go away so that when you arrive back, things are organized and you can relax from the adventure of your journey. Keep a journal, pursue plant identification, and what about those birds? Are they orioles, finches, or woodpeckers? Take some light weight binoculars so you can track what you are seeing, or if you'll be away from cities, take a portable telescope to better see the night sky and become part of the cosmos from which you are made. Connecting with Nature can be so awesome and replenishing.

Find additional information on this subject in the articles:
Eating Healthy While Traveling
Staying Healthy in the Summer