Travelling has become easily accessible and more affordable over the years, having led to many more people travelling often, not only for leisure but for business too; however, many people are unaware of the bad habits that they pick up when travelling.
Rob Kucera, General Manager at The Westin Cape Town, shares several habits that are frequently picked up when travelling for business and how to curb them:
Junk-eating:
“The easiest – and worst – habit that travellers pick up whilst on-the-go, is that they do not stick to their normal eating regime when travelling. There often isn’t much time to stop and eat a healthy meal; which is why many people opt for unhealthy fast foods at airports and petrol stations”, says Rob.
Ensure that you always allow for enough time to eat a healthy meal. The Westin Cape Town incorporates nutrient-rich superfoods into their menus, allowing corporate travellers to consume a healthy meal and keep their energy levels up for the day ahead.
Skipping workouts:
“When away from home, many people forget about their exercise routine. One cheat day isn’t bad for you, however, travelling for a lengthy period of time with no exercise can make you feel lethargic”, comments Rob.
In addition to the hotel gym, The Westin Cape Town has a RunWESTIN program which is a concierge-guided 5km or 10km run in and around Cape Town, allowing you to explore the beautiful Mother City while in town.
Forgotten your exercise gear at home? Don’t worry, The Westin Cape Town offers a New Balance gear lending program where you will receive freshly washed New Balance gear in your size for you to use.
No time for rest:
One of the biggest mistakes made when travelling is that the body isn’t given the proper rest that it needs.
“Travelling – whether by airplane, train or car – exhausts your body, which is why you should plan ahead to ensure that there is enough time for you to rest in-between meetings”, he suggests.
Although working hard is a good thing to an extent, rather aim to work smartly – the more exhausted your body gets, the less productive your brain becomes. Designed with a plush, pillow-top construction for premium comfort and support, the Westin Heavenly Bed has eased millions of guests into deep, restful sleep.
The Westin Cape Town, located adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Most of the 483 rooms and suites offer floor to ceiling panoramic views of the city, Table Mountain and Table Bay harbour.
