With smoking becoming a growing epidemic, tourists who smoke may need to pay careful attention to regulations on the movement of tobacco products. For example, the America's CBP is strengthening restrictions on tobacco imports from outside travellers to no more than 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars.

With the additional increase in duties, taxes, and smoke-free zones across the world, if you’re about to embark on a vacation, then it may be the perfect opportunity to quit smoking. This might not be easy — cessation never is — but the unique dedication required could be just what you need to make it through the journey. Here are some tips below to follow if you’re looking to quit.

Find smoke-free alternatives

In recent years, vaping has become a very popular smoking cessation aid that provides nicotine while cutting down on the toxins associated with tobacco from regular cigarettes. However, the article on Taking Vape Juice on Holiday reveals that most planes don’t allow e-cigarettes for a variety of reasons, particularly because most airlines consider flammable liquids and batteries as hazardous.

So it’s worth considering other nicotine replacement therapy solutions instead, like spit and stain-free nicotine pouches. With pouches, all you have to do is place the pouch between your upper lip and gum, and the nicotine is steadily released in smaller doses. And fortunately, due to the demand there are so many options now available for consumers. Leading retailer Prilla has a wide selection of pouches that come in different flavors and strengths. These pouches cut back on withdrawal symptoms without inconveniencing any other passengers.

If you prefer something similar that you can chew on, try Nicorette’s best selling nicotine gum, which is equally convenient. Just make sure to dispose of the two properly in the trash after you’ve used them.

Try local food

On the topic of chewing, many doctors recommend curbing tobacco cravings with food. This is because cravings come and go, with the longest often lasting for 10 minutes. If you're struggling with cravings, try redirecting your focus both physically and mentally.

Explore the different cuisine in the area and you won’t miss the tobacco. In fact, the money that you would’ve spent on cigarettes, which can average $188 per month or $2,292 per year, could be used to buy things like food instead. So look to redirect your energy towards exciting culinary experiences, because you never know when your cravings might come back.

Explore the great outdoors

Besides food, look for other distractions. When on vacation, the possibilities are endless, so make sure to pack your workout gear and sneakers because experts from SmokeFree.gov claim that exercise is great for fighting cravings. So it’s worth considering hiking in foreign locations as part of your bucket list to truly immerse yourself in every moment.

If that doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, then do something as simple as taking a stroll in the park or take a walk on a sandy beach. Most of these public locations don’t allow smoking anyway, so this serves as an extra deterrent to stop you from smoking.

Get travel insurance

Does this seem like a stretch? Not really. Travel is full of stressful situations, like missing luggage or delayed flights. Research shows that stress is actually one of the top triggers for cigarette cravings, and doctors explain that a dependency on dopamine in nicotine is the reason.

Contrary to popular belief, stress smoking is only a temporary relief and actually causes more stress in the long run. This puts smokers into a cyclical pattern. By doing something as simple as getting travel insurance, you can help to mitigate any stressful scenarios in advance. Depending on the coverage, insurance can effectively resolve losses and even compensate you for any additional expenses like medical fees, personal liability, or changes to the trip itinerary.

Who wouldn’t want a stress-free vacation? With these tips, even travelers who are looking to quit smoking can conveniently tour the world without the additional issues that come with smoking and withdrawals dragging them down.