Locking in annual leave before switching on your chirpy out-of-office email might be one of the best feelings in the world. See ya responsibilities! There's an ambiguous fruity cocktail waiting for me.
You know what isn't a great feeling though? The aching neck and pounding headache after another sleepless flight on your way to vacation paradise. It almost makes you not want to go on holiday. Almost.
But... not quite, and luckily the internet community has gathered together to share their secrets on how to actually get some sleep and feel comfortable on a plane, even if you aren't one of the blessed travellers flying business or first class.
If you've got a long-haul international flight coming up or if you've always watched in envy as other travellers are able to nap the flight away as you rub your red eyes and watch another movie you don't care about, then we've pulled together some of the best travel hacks to help you have a restful journey.
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Hack your neck support.
We all know that a lack of neck support is a big reason we feel so uncomfortable during a flight. Let's be honest, an economy plane seat is not your bed and even through they have adjustable head rests, it's hardly the support we need to snooze effectively.
Of course we're all across the humble neck pillow but if you've forgotten yours (or just don't... want to buy one), there are a couple of makeshift ways to get that spinal support you need.
One TikTok user suggests that most of the neck pillows available on the market are actually not providing adequate support for in-flight sleeping. His hack is actually a lot more economical and genuinely looks like it will hold your neck in a comfortable position without falling.
His advice? Roll up a jumper and place it around your neck, then fasten the ends with a hair tie or a rubber band to secure it in place. He says this will stop your head from flopping off to the sides which can happen when using a neck pillow.