If you love to nap during the flight, book these seats for the best rest

While traveling by plane is very convenient, it can also require intense preparation. You won't be able to recreate the ideal sleeping conditions while in a metal tube hurtling through the sky, but according to one expert, you can at least find the best places to sleep.

Martin Seeley, a sleep expert at Mattress Next Day, shares his simple tricks to help you get a good night's sleep while thousands of miles in the air. This was reported by huffingtonpost.co.uk.

The first thing the expert advises is to book a seat in the front of the cabin. It is important, says Seeley, not to sit too close to noisy engines. The front of the plane is usually the quietest, but of course, choosing a seat, even in the front, is an art.

Don't book seats so far forward that you end up next to the restrooms where people will be talking. And while a window seat may seem like the best option because people won't bother you, it's not ideal if you're not a good sleeper: you'll hear more noise from the engines.

If you're going to take a long-haul flight to a new time zone, we recommend resetting your clock two to three days before departure to help ease your adaptation. This will help your internal biological clock adjust, making you less susceptible to jet lag.

Another tip is to download a white noise app for your phone. White noise is very helpful for those with sensitive hearing, and even better when flying, as it can drown out the outside sound of the airplane.

Skipping drinking on the plane is another important tip from an expert. For many people, a small glass of wine or a can of beer indicates that your vacation has begun and is the best way to have fun. However, if you want to sleep for part or all of your trip, we advise you to stay away. That's because alcohol disrupts your sleep and reduces the quality of your closed eyes.

Keep hydrated by drinking water to keep yourself hydrated and enjoy cocktails once you land.