(3) CAR - While traveling to an off-boat excursion in Belize, my wife and I boarded an old school Blue Bird bus (similar to one I used to take to grade school). Despite the tour guide's boast that the driver had a Ph.D. (a Doctorate in Pothole Driving), driving 15-30 mph down a dirt road near a rainforest is not kind to the morning's extra serving of bacon. Nevertheless, it paled in comparison to the plane and boats.
- - - I give it a Nausea-O-Meter rating of 5 of 10.
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In summary, apart from our cruise ship being unable to dock at Costa Maya (which happened to be our designated 'beach laziness' day), the weather and subsequent motion sickness did not affect our honeymoon too much. We swam with sting rays, saw Mayan ruins, and got to zipline James Bond style down a mountainside— so we won’t complain.
As always, experiences vary—as I'm sure some cruises and flights are motion sickness free, while others were much worse than ours. But just in case, I recommend doing some light research and preparation before your trip. For some treatments and remedies, check out WedMD's page on motion sickness. You might just keep your lunch too. Happy traveling!
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Mark Sahm writes and enjoys his land stability at Blogimus Prime.
Article comments
1 - Eric Olsen
excellent albeit disgusting story, thanks Mark. The worst form of motion sickness is the one you have!
2 - S.Rod.S
You should put a disclaimer at the top: Do Not Read this story while eating. I got flashbacks from the two worst days. Let's just say - Not a pleasant feeling.
3 - Mark Sahm
EO: You could say this is the evil twin post to your "Spoilers: Beware!". However, I feel all warm and fuzzy to be called "excellent albeit disgusting".
S.R.S: Face it, everything bothers your stomach. :o)
4 - Eric Olsen
I have some vivid memories: food poisoning from a roadside stand near San Antonio on my first honeymoon, the communal barf-fest on the way out to the Barrier Reef from Cannes, Australia back in 2000, the bedspins back in my serious drinking days, etc
5 - Mark Sahm
Perhaps there is some cosmic correlation between the strength of your marriage and the type of nausea you experience on your honeymoon. Seems like everyone gets sick then.
Luckily, I did not experience any such symptoms while at the altar.
6 - Krasimir [FilmDailies.com]
I've been on a ship just twice and I didn't feel ANYTHING. Maybe it has to do with your emotional state and of course ... the weather :)
7 - Mark Sahm
Kras: Were you a swinging single when you went on your cruises? Maybe that's the key to zero sickness!