{"id":885372,"date":"2025-11-18T15:07:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:07:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=885372"},"modified":"2025-11-18T15:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:07:16","slug":"how-to-stop-motion-sickness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/how-to-stop-motion-sickness\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop motion sickness: Travel Director Todd\u2019s 9 pro tips for long drives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Motion sickness can sneak up on anyone to spoil an otherwise brilliant vacation. The good news is that a few small choices about where you sit, what you look at, and when you take breaks can make a huge difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to tried-and-tested methods to ease the symptoms of motion sickness, few have as much experience as our North America Travel Director<\/a> Todd Geist, who has spent hundreds of hours on the road. We spoke to him to get his top tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1) Pick the right seat before wheels roll<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of my top tips is to be selective about where you sit \u2013 it can make a surprising amount of difference”, says Todd. “Sit in rows 3 or 4 as you’re over the front wheel and feeling the least motion. This is where we put people who tell us of chronic motion sickness. We can also take them out of seat rotation, so they can remain as comfortable as possible throughout their tour.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rows 3\u20134 are the sweet spot on a coach because you sit close to the front axle, which reduces the up-and-down and side-to-side movement you feel. If those rows aren’t available for any reason, aim for the front half of the coach on the aisle for a steadier ride and easier access during quick stops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell your Travel Director at the welcome meeting if you are prone to motion sickness, and they will do whatever they can to make the driving legs more comfortable for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2) Get airflow right at your seat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnother tip I’ve learnt is that if you’re sat in the window seat, you’ll feel more airflow coming from the overhead vent. Staying a comfortable temperature is a key component to reducing motion sickness.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feel like you need some cool, fresh air to settle your stomach? It’s scientifically proven that cooling yourself down \u2013 by exposure to fresh air, cold water or a compress \u2013 reduces your heart rate, stress levels and can ease nausea. So if you can, direct the overhead vent toward your face and neck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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