Who doesn't look forward to a week or two away in the sun, or perhaps skiing is your thing? No matter how hard you've worked all year, that holiday break is something that seems to make everything worthwhile. But how about looking after your hydration levels whether you are walking in the countryside, on the beach or on the slopes? Whenever we swap our own climate for another, be it hot or cold, it is essential to stay hydrated and sometimes that can mean increasing our water intake accordingly. Here we look at both ends of the holiday temperature scale and discuss how our usual daily intake of fluids needs to be re-examined. Hydration in Hot Climates Picture the scene, you are lazing by the hotel pool and thanks to the helpful waiting staff, the drinks keep on coming, the only problem is that they are full of sugar and even alcohol. After an hour or so, you are feeling the heat and also starting to become dehydrated. You have a headache that resembles a hangover and the party has barely even begun. Where is the fun in that!? This is why consuming water on a regular basis in the heat is so key. Try adding some fresh chilled water into the mix and your dehydration issues should soon evaporate and you can get back to enjoying your hard earned snooze by the pool, or the beach. If you find it difficult to stay on top of your hydration levels, download our handy drink alarm app. Easy to download onto your iPhone or iPad, this app will let you know your hydration progress so you sit back and relax. Keeping Hydrated in Cold Climates Spending some quality time with friends and family on the ski slopes has to be something that we all deserve to try at least once in our lives. However, just because the sun isn't blazing down onto our backs isn't to say that dehydration is ever far behind. In fact, when we are exercising in colder climates, we lose a heck of a lot of water every time that we breathe. Just look at the clouds of condensation that we create every time we exhale and you're witnessing some serious loss of fluids. Try to top up as if you were exercising back home and add a few extra glasses of cold or warm water to ensure that your fun isn't rudely interrupted. Water coolers and undersink chillers provide chilled and filtered water on tap and it tastes great. Whether you prefer the snow or the sea and sand, try to carry some water with you at all times whilst on holiday and station yourselves near a water dispenser if at all possible to keep your water bottle topped up. To find out more about the symptoms of dehydration check our informative blog which explains more.