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Bachelorette parties and travel


Wed, March 06, 2019 10:19 AM

Hey all! I am looking for advice on how other's decide on attending parties, particularly destination bachelorette parties. I have three this year--one is in a month in Las Vegas, and I decided traveling from Boston to Vegas on an airplane just wasn't something that I am comfortable with. My next one is for a future sister-in-law in Nashville Tennessee. Again, I am not sure how to weigh the travel, sharing of an airbnb with 8 other women, the food situation, and the likelihood of partying and drinking against my health. I was diagnosed less than a year ago with Crohns, and while my meds have certainly helped I still do have bad days, and definitely have anxiety over traveling.

How do you all decide on travel and attending parties? How difficult is going through the airport and flying for you? I'd be traveling alone too, which is concerning since I wouldn't have someone to watch my stuff if I need to run to the bathroom. 

Thanks in advance.

FPO lwcrohns
Joined Dec 17, 2018

Fri, March 24, 2023 7:57 AM

Reply posted for lwcrohns.

Shanghai is a large and diverse city, with many different neighborhoods and accommodation options to choose from. Here are a few suggestions for where to stay in Shanghai, depending on your preferences:

The Bund: The Bund is a popular tourist area with stunning views of the city skyline and the Huangpu River. There are many luxury hotels and upscale apartments in this area, as well as restaurants and shops.

French Concession: The French Concession is a charming neighborhood with tree-lined streets, art deco architecture, and plenty of cafes and boutiques. It’s a great area to stay if you want to experience a more relaxed and bohemian side of Shanghai.

Jing’an: Jing’an is a bustling commercial district with many high-end hotels, shopping malls, and office buildings. It’s a convenient area to stay if you’re looking for easy access to transportation and amenities.

Xintiandi: Xintiandi is a trendy neighborhood with a mix of traditional Shanghainese architecture and modern development. It’s known for its nightlife, restaurants, and shopping, and there are many boutique hotels and serviced apartments in the area.

Pudong: Pudong is the newer part of Shanghai, with skyscrapers and modern architecture. It’s a good area to stay if you’re interested in exploring the financial district or visiting popular attractions like the Oriental Pearl Tower or the Shanghai Tower.

Overall, there are many great areas to stay in Shanghai depending on your interests and budget. Just be sure to do your research and book accommodations in advance, as Shanghai can be a busy and competitive market for hotels and rentals.Where to stay in Shanghai

FPO ligisev540
Joined Dec 29, 2022

Tue, January 24, 2023 8:34 AM

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FPO ligisev540
Joined Dec 29, 2022

Wed, May 08, 2019 12:23 PM

Reply posted for wendyfish23.

Thank you for the advice! If I end up traveling, I will probably bring an empty water bottle through security so that I can fill up at the airport and stay hydrated during the time I am there. I think I will be passing on travel this summer though, until I have gotten further along in healing and can tell whether my symptoms have other triggers.

FPO lwcrohns
Joined Dec 17, 2018

Wed, May 08, 2019 11:41 AM

Reply posted for lwcrohns.

I travelled recently while having a flare and it was definitely challenging but, doable. The biggest issue really was the bathroom. Would it be possible to have your own? Or stay at a hotel nearby so you had your own in mornings and at night? As far as meals I was just careful about what I ate and make sure not to get dehydrated.

FPO wendyfish23
Joined May 8, 2019

Fri, March 29, 2019 10:11 AM

Reply posted for Laurenh.

Thank you! I am just so anxious about the living situations for these weekends, since I don't really know anyone other than the brides. I can contact the girl coordinating the weekend to see if she has an idea about restaurants and stuff. Thank you for the advice!

FPO lwcrohns
Joined Dec 17, 2018

Thu, March 28, 2019 11:33 AM

Reply posted for lwcrohns.

I travel a lot internationally and domestically, and while I'm in remission lately I have travelled while in a flare. I think I would recommend taking stock of how you are feeling, realistically. If you are currently in remission, perhaps just reach out to the person organizing the trip to let them know of any dietary restrictions and ask what the plans are for restaurants/activities so you can decide if they will work for you. If you are flaring, you'll need that information even more, and you might also want to look into what the bathroom situation is in the airbnb, or if you should get your own hotel room/airbnb so that you have your own bathroom should you need it. I feel a lot less anxious when I know I have access to a bathroom. Your friends probably will also understand (or they should understand) if you can't make it to all the activities, if you're not feeling well. You might also have some times of the day that are better for you than others. When I was flaring I would have a really hard time in the mornings, so while travelling I would try to plan my activities around that and skip out on anything that I felt uncomfortable with.

The travelling itself I never found to be a huge problem. Flying with medications, including Humira shots, has never been a problem for me- make sure they are in your carry-on in their original containers with the prescriptions on them. For things that need to be refrigerated, like Humira, I had a little carrying case with ice packs, but also airlines will often allow you to put them in their refrigerators. I travel often by myself and just bring my luggage into the airport bathrooms with me- before and after my UC diagnosis. 

Good luck!

FPO Laurenh
Joined Mar 28, 2019

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