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Daylight saving time holiday hacks
Get the inside scoop on dealing with daylight saving time on holiday.
At Christmas, you get presents. But, at the end of daylight saving time, you get an extra hour of sleep. Which one would you rather have? Either way, with the clocks going back an hour, there are three vital things you need to know – the days feel shorter and darker, and the nights seem longer, and most importantly, changing into your pyjamas straight after work and not leaving the sofa all evening becomes acceptable.
On Saturday night, don’t forget to adjust your alarm clock. And to avoid confusion, just remember the clocks always go forward by one hour on the last weekend of March, and go back one hour on the final weekend of October. Simple, right?
So, if you’re going on holiday this Sunday 29th October, we recommend checking your flight details prior to your trip, and make sure you apply the usual rules about getting to the airport early, obviously. And if you want to be even smarter, here are five holiday hacks you can take advantage of to make the most of your getaway when the clocks go back…
On Saturday night, don’t forget to adjust your alarm clock. And to avoid confusion, just remember the clocks always go forward by one hour on the last weekend of March, and go back one hour on the final weekend of October. Simple, right?
So, if you’re going on holiday this Sunday 29th October, we recommend checking your flight details prior to your trip, and make sure you apply the usual rules about getting to the airport early, obviously. And if you want to be even smarter, here are five holiday hacks you can take advantage of to make the most of your getaway when the clocks go back…
SOAK UP ONE MORE HOUR OF SUNSHINE
If your holiday begins this weekend, you’re in for a right treat. The clocks going back in the UK means you’ll have one more hour of daylight (AKA blissful sunshine) than you would have back home to look forward to. We know that time is even more precious on holiday, and there’s nothing worse than arriving at your hotel after a long transfer at 5pm only to find the sun is sinking and the pool area closed and you've lost a day. Sigh.
SPEND ONE HOUR LESS IN THE AIR
Flying back home when the clocks go back? Great news. This means if you’re flying back from places like Spain, for example, your time in the air will decrease from just over two hours to one if you’re flying to London Gatwick Airport – which is ideal if you suffer from cabin fever or are travelling with restless little ones. OK – not literally – because obviously that only happens in the movies (Back To The Future, anyone?). But you will have gained back that hour to spend doing something better than travelling. Win.
ENJOY ONE MORE HOUR ON HOLIDAY
It may seem like an obvious one, but the clocks going back by one hour on Sunday simply means you’ll get some extra time to chill out and just enjoy your holiday. So, that means you can spend more quality time relaxing with your nearest and dearest, wine and dine for longer, and stroll along the beach for longer – the choice is up to you.
If you plan on going clubbing until the early hours of the morning in Mykonos or Cancun, you'll get a whole extra hour to party when the clock hits 2am on Sunday 29th October. So, you can carry on celebrating with your friends and worry about the hangover later. We think that's worth raising a glass to, to be honest.
And sleep lovers can rejoice. If you're already on holiday when the clocks go back on Sunday 29th October, you can look forward to one more hour of sleep in that comfy, softer-than-usual king-size bed. And for the time-sensitive babies and toddlers, it can be helpful to delay their daytime naps, meals, and baths a few days before the clocks go back. You can but try, right?
If you plan on going clubbing until the early hours of the morning in Mykonos or Cancun, you'll get a whole extra hour to party when the clock hits 2am on Sunday 29th October. So, you can carry on celebrating with your friends and worry about the hangover later. We think that's worth raising a glass to, to be honest.
And sleep lovers can rejoice. If you're already on holiday when the clocks go back on Sunday 29th October, you can look forward to one more hour of sleep in that comfy, softer-than-usual king-size bed. And for the time-sensitive babies and toddlers, it can be helpful to delay their daytime naps, meals, and baths a few days before the clocks go back. You can but try, right?
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Author: Olivia Hunt
Last updated: 27.10.2017
Browse our TUI holidays to Mexico, Spain and America.
And make sure you find out about how to make your tan last longer, the world’s most Instagrammable locations, and the best places to spend Christmas abroad.
Pssst. Head to the Discover homepage for our latest articles.
Author: Olivia Hunt
Last updated: 27.10.2017