5 Phenomenal Travel Tips for the Best Holiday Away from Home

The holidays are quickly approaching, which means that you must finalize your travel plans and stay on top of all the holiday madness! Unfortunately, this can cause you a lot of stress, but I can help reduce that stress and make your holidays better than ever. 

Here are some tips that will reduce your holiday stress and anxiety.

Use Download Travel Apps

 There are multiple travel apps available, and the more you have downloaded onto your smartphone, the easier your trip will be. Whether you are storing your airline tickets on an airline app, finding the cheapest gas, or trying to get out of traffic, travel apps can save you time and money. 

 Pack Light

 Most people never know what to take with them when they travel, so they pack as much as their luggage will hold. However, this is the best time to pack light because things are hectic during the holiday season. Bags get lost, flights are delayed, and the worst-case scenario happens more often. If you must take gifts with you, I recommend shipping them in advance to ensure that they are there on time.

 Choose Off-Peak Days for Travel

 Yes, I know that you want to arrive at your destination a day or two before Christmas Eve, or Hanukah. However, so do thousands, if not millions, of other people!

The airports will be less crowded, and the roads when you choose to travel on an off-peak day. If you want to be at your destination on the evening of Christmas Eve, consider leaving early that same morning. Most people will already be at the destination, and you will face fewer delays. 

 Always Have a Backup Plan

Yes, vacations are supposed to be relaxing and rejuvenating, but you need to get there first! During the holidays, it is best to have a backup plan to ensure that you have another option to get to where you want to go. Another option could be having the route ready if you need to drive or knowing your options when it comes to rescheduling your flight. 

 Bring Diversions

You will find yourself stuck somewhere during your travels this holiday season, so be prepared with a few distractions. Whether it is movies and television shows downloaded onto your smartphone or a book or two, you can have something to keep you occupied as you wait. 

 These five tips will allow you to have the best holiday away from home without being too stressed before you even reach your destination. There are many other things that you can do as well, but if I had one more tip to share, it would be.

 Do not forget the charger, or all the items you have on your smartphone and other devices will be of no help to you at all! Also, do not forget your camera and an extra USB drive to store all those memories.  

 Still have not a clue where to go for a vacation or spend New Year’s, read my other blogs to get some ideas.

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Enjoy your holiday travel and spend time with those that you love!