We all want to enjoy our vacation but we should plan for things that may come up that could affect our fun.  Grupo Mayan health professionals recommend that you plan ahead and follow a checklist to ensure you and your family are ready in the event that someone gets sick or hurt.

Gather everyoneís medical records and prescriptions and put them on a flash drive or CD.  Get extra prescriptions in case your medicines are lost or damaged during travel.  Diabetics should be aware that you do not have to have a prescription for Insulin in order to buy it at a pharmacy, although the prescription will lower the price you pay if you use insurance.  Try not to pack everyoneís medication together in case part of your luggage decides to visit some other place than you do for vacation.

If you are traveling by plane, do not over think the jet lag issue.  Unless you know that you are going to be uncomfortable and possibly sick, most people make themselves sick by worrying too much about jet lag.  There are medications that can help you, but you should try to avoid them if possible.  Avoid eating while on the plane.  Airplane food is often cooked twice and is dry by nature.  Large amounts of sauce are often put on the food to help it have some moisture.

Most people do not eat on a plane because they are hungry, but because they are bored or nervous.  Avoid alcohol on the plane.  Even if you are enjoying first class (as a treat perhaps), you should avoid alcoholic drinks because they affect your level of hydration.  One drink on a plane (due to pressurization) can be the equivalent of two or three on the ground.  Avoid water on the plane unless you see the attendant open the bottle yourself.

Pack a first-aid kit for your trip.  Especially if you have young children going with you, you should always be prepared.  Sunscreen is another important item to have when you will be out in tropical climates.  You do not want to have to deal with sunburn while vacationing.

Grupo Mayan professionals recommend you consider bottled water while vacationing.  Some people are adversely affected by the local water for the first few days as their bodies become acclimated.  If you get drinks, ask if the water is filtered that produces the ice.  You may want to avoid ice entirely.

Dealing with healthcare issues is not hard if you plan for the worst and hope for the best.