{"id":587,"date":"2012-02-09T15:57:00","date_gmt":"2012-02-09T15:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/09\/4-tips-for-adventurous-eating-while-on-your-timeshare-vacation\/"},"modified":"2012-02-09T15:57:00","modified_gmt":"2012-02-09T15:57:00","slug":"4-tips-for-adventurous-eating-while-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2012\/02\/09\/4-tips-for-adventurous-eating-while-on\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips for Adventurous Eating While on Your Timeshare Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Going on vacation means new sights to see and things to experience. However, it can also mean a serious decline in healthy eating. The hustle and bustle of a trip often leaves us reaching for a hamburger instead of taking the time to eat right. This doesn\u2019t have to be the case! The next time you travel, take time to consider some healthy alternatives.

1. Experience New Foods:<\/span> Every place has its own culinary specialty. Do some research before you leave home to find out what your destination does best. If you\u2019re traveling to a warmer area than what you\u2019re used to, you may be able to treat yourselves to fresh fruits and vegetables that you wouldn\u2019t be able to get at home. Trips to the coast aren\u2019t complete without freshly caught seafood. <\/p>\n

If you\u2019re visiting a foreign country, take a chance on the local cuisine. Just because the golden arches are everywhere doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re your only option \u2013 there are healthy alternatives out there that you can only get while traveling.

2. Check out Farmer\u2019s Markets:<\/span> There\u2019s no better way to get a feel for the area you\u2019re visiting than by shopping at farmer\u2019s markets. People from all walks of life will be there, allowing for some interesting conversations and the chance to make new friends. Oh, and don\u2019t forget the food! Meat, cheese, baked goods, produce\u2026 there\u2019s no end to the things you can find at a farmer\u2019s market. You may be able to pick up gifts for people back home (local coffees or beer, for example), or find something perfect for your dinner that night. Keep your eyes open and don\u2019t be afraid to explore.

3. Take Advantage of Your Kitchen:<\/span> If you\u2019re looking for healthy choices, the kitchen amenities at your timeshare rental<\/a> is a great place to start. Take this time away from the craziness of day to day life to really enjoy cooking. Get fresh ingredients from a farmer\u2019s market or pick up some spices that you wouldn\u2019t find at home. Try new recipes and share it with your family. Chances are good that the memories you\u2019ll make over this kind of dinner are the ones that will last.<\/p>\n

4. Ask Around: <\/span>It\u2019s easy to be shy when traveling, but if you talk to the people you meet you\u2019ll get inside information on some of the best places to get food. It\u2019s likely that the best restaurants around will be the ones offering a healthy alternative<\/a> to greasy fast food. However, these smaller eateries can be difficult to find without some guidance. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for opinions \u2013 no one knows your location better than the people who live there.<\/p>\n

From farmer\u2019s markets to timeshare kitchens, there\u2019s no excuse not to eat well while traveling. Take a chance and explore something new!<\/p>\n

About our guest author: Jeremiah S. is a certified personal trainer and exercise fanatic. When he is not training he writes for fitness-health-wellness.com<\/a> – a leading online hub for the most informative and life changing tools, tips, and resources for all things fitness and wellness. <\/p>\n

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