Scarves are one of the most versatile accessories for any occasion, and the airport is no exception.

Travelling in style is not an impossible task and you don’t need a lot of money to accomplish it.

Here are some tips on airport style you may find useful next time you head off to some vacation spot or leave on a short business trip.

1. Go for flats or low heel shoes

However much you love your high heels, they’re not the best choice for travelling. You never know if there won’t be a delay in your flight for one reason or another, and you may end up sitting there for hours.

And what about if you’re late and you have to run to catch the plane? If you look through some pictures of stylish celebrities, you’ll notice that all of them choose loafers or low heels.

2. Wear a cute scarf

Scarves are one of the most versatile accessories for any occasion, and the airport is no exception. A scarf would not only add style to your outfit, it would be practically useful in cold weather, in addition to your jacket or a cardigan.

Cover-ups are also a must, just in case. Sometimes it can get pretty cool on the plane and it’s better to have a cover-up of your own. Remember, comfort first, style second.

3. No buckles

Avoid shoes and clothes with buckles or straps. First, slip-ons are easier to take off, and you will have to take them off, as you well know. Imagine having to take off strappy sandals for the security check, with people waiting in line after you.

Not the best idea. Second, you don’t want to have to deal with a faulty buckle or an accidentally torn strap at the airport, when you’re running late for your flight. While on this subject, don’t forget to pack a pair of socks in your carry-on, for the security check. It’s hardly a nice experience to tiptoe barefooted.

4. Add some glamour to your style with sunglasses

One, you can never be sure what weather will greet you at your destination and it pays to keep your eyes protected. Two, sunglasses are one of the ultimate style changers, so keep a pair in your carry-on luggage.

One added benefit of having a pair of glasses at hand is when your flight is long and you definitely don’t look your best after landing. Put them on and be glamorous despite the dark circles under your eyes.

5. Keep it casual, yet effortlessly chic

Casual is comfortable, so go for loose sweaters or T-shirts, and stretch pants or your favourite skinny jeans. As for colours, think accidents again. It’s somehow less frustrating to spill coffee on a black sweater, not to mention less noticeable, than on a bright yellow dress. And we haven’t even mentioned the shortage of changing facilities at airports.

That doesn’t mean, of course, that shirts and dresses are out of the question – just choose the ones you feel not just glamourous but also comfortable in.

6. Wear a hat

Hats are certainly a great style enhancer, and they go with any outfit. So, when you pack your luggage and dress for the airport, don’t forget to grab your fave that goes with the clothes you’ve chosen for the travel.

In addition to making you stylish, hats are great for concealing flat or frizzy hair, which is often the result of longer flights. Then there’s also the question of weather, so they can be a life saver. A beany or a fedora, choose the one that will match your overall style.

7. Leave the jewellery

You may be a great admirer of hundreds of bangles, lots of rings, a watch and a pair of dangly earrings plus a host of chains, but at the airport security will most probably read that certainly make you take off the lot and this takes time, not to mention the hassle.

You don’t need this, so just keep all this in your carry-on to make sure you don’t lose it if your main luggage gets sent somewhere else. There have been cases with people losing their jewellery while travelling. Or just leave them at home if you’re going on a business trip, why not?

8. Compromise

In case you want to be smart at the airport, here’s a compromise tip for you. Pack a comfortable outfit leggings and T-shirt, for example in your carry-on bag, then change after you get on the plane and then again before you leave it.

That’s of course if you don’t mind having to change in the plane bathroom but, hey, if you insist on your chic and glamorous style, that’s the option for you.

From the sandy shores along the Gulf of Mexico to lakefront parks

Louisiana may be best-known for its marshlands, but don’t let the murky waters fool you — this state is full of stunning beaches, too.

With white sand and warm, clear waters, Louisiana’s beaches could rival any of the most luxurious shorelines on Earth. Only here, you’re likely to find far fewer crowds. Most people don’t think of the Pelican State when it comes to beautiful beaches, meaning you could score a slice of this dreamy shoreline all to yourself.

Ready to explore? Here are eight of the best beaches in Louisiana that will make your next visit to the coast unforgettable.

Grand Isle

Best known for its deep-sea fishing and birding habitat, Grand Isle is Louisiana’s only inhabited barrier island. It offers stellar views of the Gulf of Mexico and a perfect getaway for camping, picnicking, and surfing. Louisiana’s Pontcha Surf Club says it “has become one of the bigger hubs [for surfing] in the modern day,” most definitely taking on the crowd that once frequented Port Fourchon, which is now accessible only by boat.

North Beach

Who says a beach has to be located on the ocean? There’s really no need for traveling all the way to the coast for sandy shores, and Lake Charles’ North Beach is a prime example. Resting on the northern edge of Lake Charles, North Beach is the only inland white sand beach between Texas and Florida. Although it’s close enough to the I-10 to be easily accessed, this not-too-far-away beach still maintains natural beauty aplenty.

Holly Beach

Holly Beach is the spot to be for a locals-only vibe. There are no built-up developments around, which means you will need to pack in all of your supplies, but this only adds to its charms. Come here to spend the day building sandcastles, swimming, or even surfing. Or just plant yourself among the dunes and nap to the sound of the waves lapping.

Jimmie Davis State Park

Jimmie Davis State Park sits on a peninsula on Caney Lake. Its waters are primed for fishing, swimming, and waterskiing, its sandy shores for sunbathing and birding. What’s great about lounging lakeside at Jimmie Davis is that you’re treated to forest views the Gulf simply can’t give you. And when you tire of the beach, there are endless other things to get into at the park, from taking the kids to the playground to cycling to glamping.

Fontainebleau State Park

Perfect for a family getaway, Lake Pontchartrain at Fontainebleau State Park is the largest lake in Louisiana. This park’s soft, sandy beach gives way to shallow waters, making it an ideal spot for younger children to swim and play. If you’re looking for more adventure on your trip, bring a canoe or kayak and paddle around the lakefront for an impressive view.

White Sands Lake Day Beach

Find another family-friendly beach at White Sands Lake. The recreational area at this spring-fed lake is filled with activities for all ages, including a full-fledged aqua park that includes an inflatable water slide, trampolines, an air-filled “blob bag” that catapults adrenaline seekers into the water, floating mats, and more. On the sand, visitors can also find volleyball nets, BBQ grills, and plenty of space to stretch out.

Rutherford Beach

At Rutherford Beach in Creole, guests can go canoeing or kayaking on both the river and the Gulf of Mexico. There are also miles upon miles of shoreline to choose from, where visitors can hunt for the perfect seashell, see how many different maritime birds they can spot, or spend a day lounging. It’s also a popular spot for camping, so book a spot and pack a tent for an extra-memorable getaway.

Cypremort Point Beach

Cypremort Point is a manmade beach — stretching for about half a mile — that is a stellar spot for a day on the sand. Here, visitors can pack in a picnic or enjoy a few other popular aquatic activities like fishing, crabbing, and even windsurfing when the conditions are right. The beach is also connected to a larger 185-acre park for those who want to find more adventure off the sand, too.

Your summer beauty mood board is glowing, clean skin and if you don’t take steps to prevent these typical summer skin troubles, sun exposure can lead to sweat-induced clogged pores, sunburns, and dark spots.

It’s summertime, so if you’re getting ready to travel for the first time in a long time, you’ll want to look your best. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with suggestions for getting your skin”holiday-ready” as well as precautions that you must follow while travelling.

Here are some skincare tips that you must follow during a summer trip

Cleanse your face with gentle face wash every morning and night

The best approach to maintain your skin on a vacation is to cleanse it every morning and night with a gentle face wash. This will assist in removing any debris or makeup that has accumulated throughout the day, as well as keeping your pores free. Use a gentle cleanser that is suited for your skin type, and avoid scrubbing motions that might cause more harm than good.

Keep SPF handy

Most people do not understand the significance of applying SPF throughout the summer, but did you know that you also need to reapply sunscreen every two hours, regardless of the level of SPF in your sunscreen? This keeps you protected all day and reduces the danger of skin damage, sunburn, and premature ageing.

Keep moisturizing your skin

Even if the humidity and heat make your skin seem oily, moisturising after cleansing is essential. Moisturisers restore the skin’s outermost layer, which can be damaged by dangerous pollutants and chemicals. If you have oily skin, use a gel-based moisturiser like Clinique’s Moisture Surge, and if you have dry skin, use a heavier moisturiser like Cetaphil’s moisturising cream.

Go for minimal or no-makeup look

It’s best to wear less makeup in summer. The best appearance is natural under the harsh sun. Apply face powder with SPF if you plan to wear makeup to prevent uneven skin. Always apply a gloss or lip balm with an SPF of 15 to make your lips look more youthful and to protect them.

Drink lots of water

Last but not least, you need at least 8 glasses of water. Carry a bottle of water if you can, and be sure to sip from it at least once every 30 minutes. Water not only keeps you hydrated and makes you feel better, but it also helps you get rid of a lot of pollutants and prevents dehydration.

It’s certain most of us find happiness when we travel. We’re taking a look at how hitting the road can keep you both happy and healthy…

1. Be stimulated

Travel gives us beauty, colour, perfumes, views, new topics of conversation, and it means that we usually spend more time outside. This stimulates vitamin D production, which helps dispel vague aches and pains. More than half of the UK population has insufficient levels of vitamin D and many have such symptoms as a result.

Daylight also helps readjust melatonin levels – the hormone secreted during the hours of darkness that facilitates restful sleep. Levels fall when you have jetlag (as well as when you age and in irritable bowel syndrome). Good levels appear to offer protection against breast and prostate cancer. Melatonin supplements – which are usually more competitively priced abroad – don’t need to be prescribed in the US.

Top tip: Get over jetlag faster by exposing yourself to as much natural light as possible at your destination – get outside or, if you are inside, then sit by large windows. If you must sleep during the daytime, nap for no more than one or two hours in order to stay awake until 10pm local time.

2. Seek variety

Humans are most fulfilled when they have good social networks. Travel offers opportunities to share experiences with new people. The fact that you’re an outsider also makes you a minor celebrity – you feel special, and have time to take an interest in new acquaintances.

Research shows that happiness spreads better than unhappiness. Meeting fulfilled spiritual peoples can be especially uplifting; for example, happiness is a goal for Buddhists, and some travellers opt to attend enriching self-exploratory courses.

Top tip: Courses and workshops introduce you to kindred spirits and make it even easier to make social links.

3. Get excited

Many travel experiences produce an adrenalin buzz. The body makes endorphins – natural opiates produced during excitement, love, even the consumption of spicy food. The good and bad stresses of travel stimulate endorphin production, as do exercise, outdoor sports and managing something scary, such as a via ferrata or bungee jump. It’s always good to return home with your neurotransmitters stimulated and some goals achieved.

There is also a lot of joy to be had in reflecting on past journeys and experiences as well as planning the next exploit.

Top tip: Water sports such as rafting are invigorating, allow you to see spectacular scenery and stimulate adrenalin. The scarier the challenge you succeed in, the better you’ll feel afterwards – but make sure you’re insured.

4. Eat well

Serotonin is probably the best known of the natural hormones that promote feelings of wellbeing; it’s also key to healthy memory. A diet that increases the ratio of tryptophan to phenylalanine and leucine will increase serotonin levels. Fruits with a good ratio include dates, papayas and bananas, which are cheaper, tastier and more readily available in exotic destinations. Foods with a lower ratio inhibit the production of serotonin, such as whole grains.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of pleasure, attachment and love, for appetite control, being able to focus on tasks, and muscle control. Antioxidants, seafood and foods rich in protein, and especially the amino acids phenylalanine and tyrosine help increase dopamine in the body and the brain. Sources of phenylalanine are high-protein foods such as meat, cottage cheese and wheat germ.

Top tip: Stimulate your serotonin levels by eating dates, papayas, bananas, lean meat, flaxseed, buckwheat, fish and seafood, eggs, sour cherries and dark chocolate.

5. Relax

‘A change is as good as a rest’ is a truism, but new environments make it easier to leave your troubles behind. Stresses stay at the office while you recharge your batteries. You have time – at last – to rest and to enjoy.

Top tip: Water has a calming effect on most people and concentrating on an image of the sea or a river can help if you’re tense on the plane. Being close to animals is also soothing – many trips and safaris allow close encounters.

6. Treat your body

Some people travel with a specific health agenda, while others take the opportunity to indulge in an exotic massage, spa or acupuncture. Indian hairdressers and barbers all offer head massage as part of even the cheapest cut – you emerge from the salon looking and feeling good.

Many tour operators also provide wellness focused itineraries, with gentle activities like yoga and paddleboarding included. Take the stress out of your trip by picking on of these ready-made trips and treat both your body and mind.

Top tip: Seek out a local traditional therapist who can improve your mood through hands-on treatments such as Thai or ayurvedic massage.