Travel Socks et al
 

Aloha,
I'll be travelling from Honolulu - LAX - London and am intereste in getting some of the travel socks I've read about; they're supposed to help the blood circulate in your legs and feet. Can anyone offer suggestions on where to get them (for a man)?

I'm also looking for a money belt....can anyone offer insight on a money belt vs a money chest belt? Good vs bad???

Finally, an recommendations for non-prescription sleeping pills? I've used Tylenol PM before, but it makes the muscles in my legs ache and gives me "jimmy" legs!
Mahalo
Kaneohe

Travelsmith has them:

http://tinyurl.com/5fmv4

Hello Kaneohe, you have an answer about the money belt. And personally I think a money belt is the most comfortable thing to wear.

Regarding the travel socks and non prescription sleeping pills, may I suggest that you talk to your doctor about these questions. I think that would be the best thing to do.

Have a happy and healthy trip. Mahalo

Magellan's has the socks and money belts and pouches. I prefer the soft leather pouch where I can put the string around my neck and drop it inside my shirt; its easier to get to when I need it.

I ask my doctor about the travel socks, my ancle swelled on a flight, and he said: absolutely not, you don't want to wear anything tight, only lose socks and clothes. He advised to exercise during a flight, drink water (not soda!) and walk as often as possible.

Google for "in-flight exercise".

Money belts are great, the only thing I don't like about them - they look bulky and visible under your summer dress. For colder times they are perfect.

Kaneohe-

Long's sells compression socks. My mother bought a pair at a trade show at the Blaisdell a few months ago, and the vendor said they were available at Long's. Not sure if they're carried at all of the stores - but probably the Ala Moana store would have them.

I forget the brand name - I'll see if I can ask my mother - but they were about $15 a pair. The socks are unisex and came in black, navy and white. I think there were several lengths too - the knee high ones being $15.