Those all seem like reasonable concerns (except wheres the one about having a great vacation
). I will go over them point-by-point. These are just my suggestions and thoughts though, so do not accept this as anything more than advice (I am no expert, so do not take this as expert opinion
). My main piece of advice though that will go for basically what you should be thinking your whole trip: BE PREPARED!
Hydration: Defiantely something to think about in Florida during the summer months. I recommend bringing (or buying) a 1-2L (16-32 oz) Nalgene water bottle. Of course as soon as I say that I find this link in google (
http://www.mercola.com/2004/apr/7/nalgene_water.htm). But they are pretty popular and I had never heard anything wrong about them before (Is there anything that is safe for us anymore
).
Energy: By ensuring you have plenty of water to drink, are getting enough sleep and eating frequently, this should not be a problem. Make sure you also take your medications when you are supposed to. If you are not taking any vitamins, consider taking a multi-vitamin during the trip, which may help energy. Also, if you know you are low in something but have not really been doing anything about it, then I suggest to consider making the change for the trip (example: if you know you are slightly deficient in iron but have done nothing about it yet, consider taking iron pills during the trip). With regards to eating, always ensure you have some small snack with you that is easy for you to eat, and try and eat smaller, more frequent meals (or snacks).
Toilets: This can be a bit of a challenge depending on where you are. Firstly, any of the big stores (Wal-mart, grovery stores, etc.) should have public washrooms that any of the staff can help you find. Keep a look out for such stores throughout your travels. Also try and see if you can spot any washrooms (or good substitutes in case of an emergency
) whenever you go somewhere new. I think the best way to be prepared though is to bring an extra pair of underwear with you always just in case. This can be concealed in a backpack, fannypack, or even in a shopping bag in your pocket. This will make an accident less worrisome and ensure that you can enjoy yourself no matter what happens.
Hospital/Being Ill: Before the trip make sure you have proper insurance and you are aware of what would need to be done if you needed to go to a hospital (as in who you would phone, perhaps where you could be admitted, etc.). This is just precautionary and would just make you feel better to know you are prepared if something did go wrong (but nothing will so you have nothing to worry about). As for being ill, you cannot do anything about this really. Do not worry about such matters though, as they are out of your control. During the trip though do not do things which you know usually cause trouble for you (eating nuts or spicy foods perhaps). Also make sure you really listen to your body and do not let the wants of your friends come before your health. Maybe end a night a bit early sometimes or take a break for a bit during the day if you need it. You need to do what is best for you, and if it is going to be a challenge to keep up with others than maybe it is best to take it a bit slower sometimes.
I hope this does not sound depressing or upset you, because it is not meant to. Not all of us can run marathons, so why would we all try to keep up with such an athlete if we went for a recreational run? This is supposed to be your holiday, so make sure it is fun & relaxing. If making your body work overtime is necessary for your holiday, how is this actually helping you enjoy yourself? Take things at your own pace and enjoy yourself!
So in summary,
-Get the sleep and rest you need
-Eat, drink and take medications frequently/as required
-Be prepared
-Enjoy yourself
.