Following yesterday’s blog theme of tips for travelers, I thought I’d weigh in with some of my valued travel tips: Sleep whenever you can and always get a massage!

They seem simple, but trust me, these are luxurious tips if you have just crossed the International Date Line or flown the red-eye from JFK to Heathrow. The sleep whenever you can suggestion is one of my own, from years of travel, but it’s a sentiment I’ve heard echoed from everyone I know who spends more time in the air than on the ground. I don’t believe you can ever make up for lost sleep, but if you have time for a cat nap between meetings, or time to catch a quick snooze on a short flight, do it! You’ll feel immensely better and more awake and alert for the business at hand.

I’m sure it does not take much convincing for most of you to indulge in a massage, but it did for me. I didn’t have my first treatment until I was traveling for Global Traveler and the InterContinental Hong Kong insisted I try the spa. Since then, no one has ever had to ask me twice if I would like to have a massage. A massage is also great should you not have the time to exercise while away. I know I never realize how fatigued my muscles and head are until I’ve finished with the treatment. I may be dazed for a little bit post-massage, but I’m ready to tackle the world once I’ve recovered from the pampering — and the pain of knotted muscles.

Those are my small tips for the day. Hope they make your travel experience that much better!

— Alex Young, vice president and associate publisher