Preparing for take off

While there’s not much tourists will need to bring along when taking off to view the Grand Canyon by helicopter, there are some things that can make the trip even more of a grand memory.

First of all, helicopter rides aren’t like the Scrambler at the local amusement park when it comes to coming down with a case of motion sickness. However, those who are prone to nausea in cars and planes might want to take some precautions.

The best way to avoid motion sickness is through prevention,” the University of Michigan Health System states in a press release about travel.

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center Web site, there are ways to prevent it including medications. There are also some tips that might help like steering clear of large, greasy meals or alcohol in the day before flight as well as cutting down on salty food and dairy before takeoff.

Some people avoid medications and go for herbal remedies like ginger to help with motion sickness and others work on their motion sickness through cognitive behavior therapy or deep breathing, according to the University of Maryland.
If you are planning to use medication for motion sickness, don’t forget to bring it from home.

With the slight, unpleasant possibility of motion sickness taken care of, there are some items that travelers will want to have on hand in the helicopter.

Don’t forget the camera and make sure there is plenty of film or memory to get all the pictures from up above. Video cameras are also handy to record the experience. Don’t forget backup batteries to ensure you don’t miss recording the event.

For those who want to focus in on Grand Canyon sites from the sky, a pair of binoculars can help zoom in on the terrain, animals and other items.

Perhaps it also might be good to have a map of the Grand Canyon on hand to try to spot some of the key spots while up in the air.