7 Great Tips for a Hassle-Free Holiday
Traveling can be a bit of a nightmare, there’s no sugarcoating this fact. Whether you’ll be heading out by car, train, or plane to visit your loved ones for the holidays, we can all do with some travel streamlining. Incorporate these tips and tricks into your travel plans to take some stress off your back and enjoy this wonderful season to its fullest while staying safe and happy.
#01 Book your flight tickets early
It’s always a good idea to book your flights as early as possible, and if you didn’t this Christmas, keep that lesson in mind for upcoming holidays next year. Using websites like Kiwi.com will assure you that you’re finding the best flight deals.
#02 Compare hotels and make a reservation before you go
You don't want to arrive at your destination and being stuck in a place, because all hotels are fully booked? Give yourself some peace of mind and make a room reservation before you go.
Airbnb is a great website to find accommodation worldwide, for reasonable prices. You will thank yourself later when you arrive at your dream destination and a comfortable room is waiting for you.
#03 Dress comfortable
Dress for comfort on your flight, and don’t worry about what other strangers that you’ll never see again think of you as you’re herding through the airport. Put on your comfiest pajamas, just wear whatever you want, and change into something more decent once you land.
#04 Take care of your skin
It’s almost as if holiday travel is designed to wreak havoc on our skin — dry airplane cabins and cold weather pack a one-two punch. Keep up with your skin care. Bring travel sized containers of your favorite lotions, and make sure to apply to your face, hands, and upper chest, as these areas get dried out quickly — and will show aging sooner.
#05 Stay cybersafe
If you’re a selfie lover, turn off geotagging. Letting people know exactly where you are during the holidays can be extremely dangerous — it lets potential burglars know if your house is vulnerable, along with a host of other worries.
One thing many of us don’t think about is our vulnerability to cyber hacking. To ensure your personal and sensitive information stays safe during your travels, follow these cyber safe tips. Keep your anti-virus software up to date, and have your personal firewall turned on. Use a hotspot to avoid opening your devices up to public connectors. With a personal, secure connection, your information stays safe — this peace of mind can be a lifesaver during the holiday season.
#06 Avoid hunger pains
Don’t let yourself get hangry — the grumpy condition that comes from a hungry tummy. Pack healthy snacks that are easily packed during your travels, and avoid paying the hefty price for food at airports, train stations, and the like. Chopped up veggies, pita chips and hummus, and even simple peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will keep you satisfied during the longest of journeys.
#07 Relax and enjoy
No matter how exhausting the journey is, you’ll get there eventually — just potentially with some funny stories to tell when you finally arrive. Take some deep breaths, count to 10 when frustrated, and keep yourself and your travel companions laughing — less stress means a better vacation, for everyone involved. Happy travels!
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