The best way to survive the dreaded red-eye flight is to eat dinner at the airport and take a prescription sleeping pill with your doctor's approval, obviously after takeoff. Don't take it before you're airborne; you could be in trouble if the plane has to return to the gate (or worse).
Travel is full of pitfalls. One wrong step and your vacation could be ruined by a seedy hotel room, an overpriced restaurant, a wasted afternoon at a tourist-trap attraction or an overnight flight crammed in the middle seat. So, guarantee a smooth trip by planning thoroughly. Here's how to make all the right moves.