Holiday Travel Tips

Holidays are already a stressful time in general. And if you’re traveling during the holidays, you’re likely to have some extra anxiety. From making sure flights are on time, re booking delayed or canceled flights, dealing with lost luggage or losing travel documents, sometimes the hassle doesn’t seem worth it.

Here are some ways to ensure an enjoyable travel experience so you can focus on what really matters this time of year.

-One great idea is to ship your gifts. With so many security regulations these days, you may have to unwrap your gifts to get through the security checkpoint. Plus, with many airlines having additional baggage fees, it may be cheaper to ship them to begin with. Many shoppers are turning to online stores and this time of year you can find a lot of free shipping deals. Rather than shipping gifts to your house, avoid the hassle altogether and ship them to your holiday destination.

-If you’re planning to fly, it might be a good idea to pack light and carry on your luggage. That way, you can avoid the possibility of losing your luggage, not have to bother with any additional baggage fees, save on check-in time and give yourself additional flexibility.

-So many travel problems occur when you miss your connection, get stuck in an unfamiliar city or have to rebook your flights. If you book a direct flight, you won’t have to worry about missing connecting flights and a good suggestion is to book the earliest departing flight possible.

-The day before and after a holiday are the most expensive times to travel. The reason for this is obviously because they are the busiest times as well. Allow for more flexibility with your travel dates so you can not only get a better deal, but also avoid the crowds.

– Rent a van and avoid the hassle of finding transportation around town. Just be sure to get a map of the city you are visiting so you’ll have a better idea of where you’re going. If possible, try to make car rental arrangements in advance.

-You’re always told to arrive at the airport early, but this statement is never more true than during holiday travel. With the added crowds, it’s important to arrive at least two hours before your departure time to allow for waiting at security checkpoints.

-Don’t forget to bring any important phone numbers that will help with your travel. For emergencies, it’s always important to bring the phone numbers of family members, but don’t forget the number for your travel agent, airline, rental car company or anyone else who may be able to help relieve headaches along the way.

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